Q. Who was the first Sikh Guru to attain martyrdom?
Answer: Guru Arjan Dev
Notes: Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru, was the first to be martyred in 1606 in Lahore under Mughal Emperor Jahangir’s orders. He compiled the Adi Granth and contributed significantly to Sikhism. His martyrdom marked a turning point in Sikh history toward militarization.
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