The ninth of the 10 gurus of the Sikh religion, Guru Tegh Bahadur died on this day, November 24, in the year 1675. He is famously known for the protection he provided to the Sikhs and the Hindus against a 17th-century law that forced them to convert to Islam.

His other works include 15 ragas, 782 compositions, and 116 shabads. He is famous for having made long journeys to places such as Kashmir and Assam in the country to preach the tenets of Guru Nanak. He was executed in the city of Delhi on the orders of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb after he refused to embrace Islam.

His son Guru Gobind Singh, the last Guru of the Sikhs, transformed the community into a martial race to counter the might of the Mughals.

Today, on his death anniversary, let's remember Guru Tegh Bahadur and read 10 facts about him:

1. It is said that as the news of the birth of Tegh Bahadur spread, Guru Hargobind, the 6th guru, himself went to see the child and as soon as he saw him, he predicted "Of my five sons, he shall take the five of Guru. He shall protect the weak and relieve their distress. This shall be his principal mark."

2. Guru Tegh Bahadur was born as Tyaga Mal. The name Guru Tegh Bahadur was given to him by Guru Hargobind.

3. Tegh Bahadur was taught by Bhai Buddha who trained him in archery and horsemanship, and Bhai Gurdas who taught him old classics.

4. While at Bakala, Guru Tegh Bahadur meditated at the place for about 26 years, 9 months, 13 days. He spent most of his time meditating.

5. The untimely death of Guru Harkrishan left the Sikhs in a dilemma as to who'd be the next guru of the Sikh religion. There's a legend regarding how the 9th guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, was found. The legend says that Baba Makhan Shah Labana, a wealthy trader, had prayed for his life and had promised to gift 500 gold coins to the next guru if he survived. He went around meeting gurus and gifting them 2 gold coins and expecting that the real guru would already have heard his silent promise. Each of them accepted his 2 coins and bid him farewell. It was Guru Tegh Bahadur who reminded him of his promise when he gave him just 2 coins. This is how the 9th guru, Tegh Bahadur, was found.

6. He contributed many hymns to the Guru Granth Sahib including the Saloks, or couplets.

7. His works include 116 shabads, and 15 ragas.

8. His works are included in Adi Granth.

9. Guru Tegh Bahadur is known to have traveled extensively to preach the teachings of Nanak.

10. In the year 1675, Guru Tegh Bahadur was executed in Delhi under the orders of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.