Was the golden temple attacked before 1984?

General Interest. 1984 ... This movement was largely peaceful until 1982, when the Sikh fundamentalist Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his followers launched a separatist campaign in Punjab. ... The Sikhs refused to surrender, and in the early morning of June 6 army forces launched an assault on the temple compound. read more

Yes the Golden Temple was attacked more than once. On the 11th of November 1757, the Governor of Lahore sent 20,000 soldiers to destroy the Golden Temple. At the news of this, Baba Deep Singh along with 5000 Singhs defended the Golden Temple. read more

Operation Blue Star was planned on a Sikh religious day — the martyrdom day of Guru Arjan Dev, the founder of the Harmandir Sahib. Sikhs from all over the world visit the temple on this day. read more

In October 1984 Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards in what was thought to be a revenge attack for what happened at the Golden Temple. A month later, more than 3,000 people were killed in anti-Sikh riots across India. read more