By the orders of the Emperor, Guru Arjan Dev Ji steps onto a hot plate and has burning sand poured upon him.

Emperor Jahangir was looking for an opportunity to put an end to the ever widening influence of Guru Arjan Dev Ji which has resulted in a vast increase in his following. On a frivolous charge Guru Ji was arrested an tortured.

Guru Arjan Dev ji refused to give up his faith to save his life. His martyrdom proved to be a turning point in the history of the Sikh faith.