Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib was the 9th Sikh Guru who sacrificed his life to protect religious freedom in India. He was executed in Delhi in 1675 on the orders of Emperor Aurangzeb after refusing to convert to Islam. His execution established his commitment to defending people's right to religious freedom and opposition to forced religious conversions. He was martyred alongside some of his followers who were also tortured and killed for their faith. His body was recovered and cremated by his devoted Sikhs in secret, out of respect for the Guru. Gurdwaras now stand at the sites related to his sacrifice.