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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
A letter from Guru Gobind Singh to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb which challenges injustice and explains when resistance is justified.
Used by Edexcel
Specification 4.3 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
Revise: Attitudes to ConflictGuru Gobind Singh addressed the Zafarnama to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Verse 22 teaches that when every other remedy has failed, it is righteous to unsheathe the sword to defend against aggression.
Explain how a teaching leads to a response: Zafarnama 22 supports defensive force only after other remedies have failed, not violence whenever someone feels wronged.
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