The Life and Contribution of Banda Singh Bahadur

Introduction

• Great leader Baba Banda Singh Bahadur
• Struggle against the most powerful empire in Asia
• Establishment of Sikh rule
• Declaring himself as king

Early Life

• Born into a Rajput family
• Interest in farming
• Experience in hunting
• Journey from Lakshman Dev to becoming Banda Bairagi

Religious Journey

• Contact with Samarth Ramdas
• Becoming a Udasi sadhu
• Meeting with Guru Gobind Singh
• Khande Bate da Pahul and becoming a Singh

Contribution to Sikhism

• Prominent disciple of Guru Gobind Singh
• Revitalizing Sikhs in Punjab

Struggle and Victory

• Victory of Sirhind
• Capture of Malerkotla
• Struggle against the Faujdar in Delhi
• Defeating Wazir Khan

Final Time and Martyrdom

• Capture and taken to Delhi
• Sacrifice of family
• Following Guru Gobind Singh's orders
• Final sacrifice

Conclusion

• Bravery of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur
• His role in Sikhism
• Coins and other memorials issued in his memory

These notes provide a brief overview of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur's dedication, struggle, and contribution to Sikhism.