Which Sikh shrine did Bhindranwale fortify?
Akal Takht
Harmandir Sahib
Darbar Sahib
None of the above
Answer
Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale was a Sikh separatist who led the Khalistan movement in Punjab, India. In the 1980s, he took control of the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhism, and fortified it with armed militants. The Indian government viewed this as a threat to national security and sent in troops to flush out the militants.
Unveiling the Legacy: The Life and Times of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale
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