category Regional, mandi gobindgarh, , tags Regional, mandi gobindgarh, , DW BUREAU MANDI GOBINDGARH Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh and The Himalayan Foundation, paid tribute to Baba Banda Singh Bahadur on his martyrdom day by organizing Sri Sukhmani Sahib Path at the University campus. On this occasion, Dr Zora Singh, Chancellor, Desh Bhagat University, Dr Tajinder Kaur, Pro Chancellor, Dr Sandeep Singh, President, Dr Harsh Sadawarti, Vice-President were present. Dr Zora Singh said that Baba Banda Singh Bahadur was a Sikh warrior and commander of the Khalsa Army. Baba Banda Singh Bahadur left home at the age of 15 to become a monk, and was called Madho Das Bairagi. Dr Zora Singh said that Baba Banda Singh Bahadur was a great warrior who protected India and defeated the Mughals. Baba Banda Singh Bahadur s aim was national awakening and freeing the country from the oppressive rule of the Mughals. Although India gained independence much later, it was Baba Banda Singh Bahadur who first taught Indians how to fight, conquer and establish their own independent state, Dr Zora Singh added. He said his martyrdom day reminds us of the history and importance of the sacrifices and values of the Sikh Gurus and inspires us to follow their path of knowledge and humanity. On this occasion, Dr Virinder Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Colonel Pardeep Kumar, Registrar, Dr LS Bedi, Dean of Academic Affairs and faculty and staff members were present. (editor dailyworld.in)