INDIAN HISTORY

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Who was the Sikh Guru who helped Dara?
A
Guru Hargobind
B
Guru Hari Rai
C
Guru Tegh Bahadur
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1660, Aurangzeb summoned Guru Har Rai to appear before him to explain his relationship with Dara Shikoh. In the Sikh tradition, Guru Har Rai was asked why he was helping the Mughal prince Dara Shikoh whose forefathers had persecuted Sikhs and Sikh Gurus.

Detailed explanation-2: -Guru Har Rai Sahib-Guru from 1644 to 1661 He gave shelter to Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Mughal Ruler Shah Jahan, who was later persecuted by Aurangazeb.

Detailed explanation-3: -Guru Har Rai Ji (Gurmukhi: ) (31 January 1630-20 October 1661) was the seventh of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism and became Guru on Tuesday, 19 March, 1644 following the footsteps of his grandfather, Guru Har Gobind Ji.

Detailed explanation-4: -Guru Angad The second Guru after Guru Nanak, Guru Angad was born on 31 March 1504 and took up the Guruship on 7 September 1539.

Detailed explanation-5: -While Guru Har Rai never engaged in battle, he upheld the importance of the army to defend oneself and those in need. His example, taken in light of his grandfather’s insistence on a standing army, demonstrates that Sikhs should remain peaceful when possible, but stand up and fight when there is a just cause.

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