<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Söhne; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #374151;">Baba Banda Singh Bahadur's resistance against the Mughal Empire was, at its core, a response to the discrimination and persecution faced by the Sikh community. The execution of Guru Tegh Bahadur and the subsequent atrocities against Sikhs during the Mughal rule were stark examples of religious discrimination. Banda Singh's uprising sought to challenge and overcome these injustices, providing a platform for Sikhs to resist religious discrimination and establish a system that valued equality.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Söhne; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #374151;">The capture of Sirhind in 1710 was not only a military triumph but also a symbolic victory against the discrimination suffered by Sikhs. Sirhind held historical significance as the place where the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh were martyred. Banda Singh's success in reclaiming this city was a tangible act of resistance against the discrimination and atrocities committed against the Sikh Gurus and their followers.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Söhne; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #374151;">Additionally, Banda Singh Bahadur's governance reflected a commitment to equality through the implementation of a code of conduct for Sikhs. This code emphasized principles of justice, equality, and ethical conduct, providing a framework for a society that rejected discrimination and embraced a culture of fairness. Despite the challenges faced and the ultimate suppression of his rule, Banda Singh's resistance remains a testament to the Sikh community's determination to overcome discrimination and establish a system rooted in principles of equality and justice.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Söhne; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #374151;">Both Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, each in their own way, played significant roles in protecting their communities from discrimination. Ranjit Singh's reign was characterized by policies that promoted religious tolerance and inclusivity, ensuring protection from discrimination for all citizens within the Sikh Empire. Banda Singh's resistance against the Mughals was a direct response to historical discrimination, aiming to establish a society that valued equality and justice. Together, their efforts contributed to the broader narrative of protection from discrimination within Sikh history.</p>