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The correct answer is Guru Hargobind.Key Points

• Guru Hargobind
  • He became a guru at the age of 11 after the death of his father Guru Arjan Dev
  • Guru Hargobind is credited with developing a strong Sikh army. This brought him into direct conflict with the Mughals.
  • It is believed that Guru Hargobind carried two swords at his succession ceremony.
  • He was an adept swordsman, wrestler and rider as he had been imparted training in military warfare and martial arts.
  • He constructed the Akal Takht, the highest seat temporal seat of the Sikhs. Spiritual and temporal matters related to the Sikh community are resolved at Akal Takht.
  • Besides building an army, he founded congregational prayers to promote Sikhism.
  • He sent his followers to various places across India to spread the word of Guru Nanak, the first Guru of Sikhs.

Additional Information

1. Guru Nanak- He was the founder of Sikhism as well as the first Sikh Guru.  He started the practice of "Langer".
2. Guru Angad- He also developed the Gurumukhi script.
3. Guru Amar Das- Composed the Anand Sahib, introduced the simple Anand Karaj marriage and abolished Sati among the Sikhs.
4. Guru Ram Das- He laid the foundation of the holy city of Amritsar and initiated the construction of the Golden Temple.
5. Guru Arjan Dev- Compiled the Adi Granth and constructed the Golden Temple.
6. Guru Hargobind- Created the Sikh martial art called Gatka. Built the Akal Takhat.
7. Guru Har Rai- He was known as the "tender-Hearted Guru".
8. Guru Har Kishan- Youngest Sikh Guru, installed at the age of 5.
9. Guru Teg Bahadur- Refused to convert to Islam and was beheaded by Aurangzeb.
10. Guru Gobind Singh- He was the last Sikh Guru. He established the military force of "Khalsa".

The correct answer is 1699.

Key Points

• The "Khalsa Panth"  founded by the tenth sikh Guru Guru Gobind Singh in the year 1699. The founding of Khalsa is celebrated by Sikhs during the festival of Vaisakhi.
• According to McLeod, the meaning of Khlasa was the Arabic or Persian word "Khalisa" which means "to be pure, to be clear, to be free from".

Additional Information

• Guru Gobind Singh became a Guru at the age of 9 on 24 November 1675. He was the tenth and last Guru of Sikhism.
  • He introduced the five Ks of Sikhism which refers to the 5 items that a Khalsa Sikh should wear at all times. These are as follows:​
  • Kesh- uncut hair
  • Kangha- a wooden comb for hair
  • Kirpan- iron dagger
  • Kara- an iron bracelet
  • Kachera- cotton tieable undergarments

The correct answer is Ravi.

Key Points

• Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, is located on the banks of the Ravi River.
• It is situated in the Punjab province of Pakistan, around 75 km west of Lahore.
• The town was originally known as Rai-Bhoi-Di-Talwandi, later renamed Nankana Sahib in honor of Guru Nanak.
• The Ravi River is one of the five major rivers of Punjab, which gave the region its name (Punjab meaning "Land of Five Rivers").
• Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, was born here in 1469. It is now a prominent pilgrimage site for Sikhs worldwide.

Additional Information

• Guru Nanak Dev Ji
  • Guru Nanak was the first of the ten Sikh Gurus and the founder of Sikhism.
  • His teachings emphasized equality, social justice, and devotion to one universal God.
  • The Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism, contains hymns written by Guru Nanak.
• The Ravi River
  • The Ravi is one of the five rivers of the Punjab region and is a tributary of the Indus River.
  • It originates in the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh, India, and flows into Pakistan.
  • The river has historical and cultural significance, with references in the ancient Indian texts like the Rigveda.
• Sikh Pilgrimage Sites
  • Nankana Sahib is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Sikhs, alongside the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
  • Other prominent Sikh pilgrimage sites include Anandpur Sahib, Patna Sahib, and Hemkund Sahib.
• Partition of India (1947)
  • During the partition of India, many Sikh heritage sites, including Nankana Sahib, became part of Pakistan.
  • The Gurdwara Nankana Sahib is now managed by the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (PSGPC).

The correct answer is 1699.

Key Points

• In 1699, Guru Gobind Singh convened a general meeting of the Sikhs ar Anandpur Sahib on Baisakhi day and laid the foundation of Khalsa (or the pure).
• The founding of Khalsa is celebrated by Sikhs during the festival of Vaisakhi.
• Khalsa refers to both a community that considers Sikhism as its faith, as well as a special group of initiated Sikhs.
• Guru Gobind Singh Ji started the Khalsa tradition after his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, was beheaded during the Islamic sharia rule of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
• Guru Gobind Singh Ji created and initiated the Khalsa as a warrior with a duty to protect the innocent from any form of religious persecution.

• Some other important events of other Sikh gurus:
  • Construction of Golden temple - Guru Arjan Dev.
  • Youngest Sikh Guru - Guru Har Krishan.
  • Last Sikh Guru - Guru Granth Sahib.
  • The first martyr of the Sikh religion - Guru Arjan Dev.

The correct answer is Guru Ram Das Ji.

Key Points

• Guru Ram Das Ji was the fourth Sikh Guru who laid the foundation of Sri Darbar Sahib (The Golden Temple) in 1577.
• He was born on 24th September 1534 and became the fourth Guru of Sikhism on 30th August 1574.
• Guru Ram Das Ji founded the city of Amritsar and started the excavation of the holy tank, which later became the site of the Golden Temple.
• He composed 638 hymns, including the four Lawans (hymns sung during the Sikh marriage ceremony).

Additional Information

• Sri Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple)
  • The Golden Temple, also known as Harmandir Sahib, is the most important pilgrimage site of Sikhism located in Amritsar, Punjab, India.
  • It was designed by Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Sikh Guru, and completed in 1604.
  • The temple is built around a man-made pool that was completed by Guru Ram Das Ji.
  • The temple's architecture represents a unique blend of Hindu and Islamic styles.
• Guru Amar Das Ji
  • He was the third Sikh Guru and Guru Ram Das Ji's mentor and father-in-law.
  • Guru Amar Das Ji established the Sikh tradition of Langar, the community kitchen where free meals are served to all visitors.
  • He emphasized equality and fought against caste discrimination and the practice of Sati.
• Guru Arjan Dev Ji
  • The fifth Sikh Guru and the son of Guru Ram Das Ji.
  • He compiled the Adi Granth, the holy scripture of Sikhism, which later became the Guru Granth Sahib.
  • Guru Arjan Dev Ji was the first Sikh martyr, executed by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir in 1606.
• Guru Har Krishan Dev Ji
  • He was the eighth Sikh Guru and the youngest Guru in Sikh history, becoming Guru at the age of five.
  • Guru Har Krishan Dev Ji is known for his compassion and healing the sick during a smallpox epidemic in Delhi.
  • He passed away at a very young age of eight in 1664.

The correct answer is Guru Gobind Singh.Key Points

• Khalsa tradition was initiated in 1699 by the Tenth Guru of Sikhism, Guru Gobind Singh.
• Its formation was a key event in the history of Sikhism.
• The founding of Khalsa is celebrated by Sikhs during the festival of Vaisakhi.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Guru Gobind Singh.Key PointsGuru Gobind Singh

• The tenth and the last guru of Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh was born on 5 January 1666 in Patna, Bihar.
• ​He became a Guru at the age of 9 on 24 November 1675. He was the tenth and last Guru of Sikhism.
  • He introduced the five Ks of Sikhism which refers to the 5 items that a Khalsa Sikh should wear at all times. These are as follows:​
  • Kesh- uncut hair
  • Kangha- a wooden comb for hair
  • Kirpan- iron dagger
  • Kara- an iron bracelet
  • Kachera- cotton tieable undergarments

Additional Information Guru Tegh Bahadur:

• He was the ninth of ten Gurus of the Sikh religion.
• Aurangzeb beheaded Guru Tegh Bahadur in 1675.
• He founded the city of Anandpur Sahib in Punjab in 1665.

Guru Nanak:

• He was the founder of the Sikh religion.

• His teachings are found in the Guru Granth Sahib.

• Guru Nanak emphasized the worship of one God.

• He started the practice of "Langer".

Guru Angad-

• He was the second of ten Gurus of the Sikh religion.
• He also developed the Gurumukhi script.

Guru Arjan Dev:

• He was the fifth Sikh guru.
• He was credited with compiling of the first official edition of the Sikh scripture called the Adi Granth, 
• He built the famous Harmandar Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
• He was killed by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir.

Guru Ram Das

• Guru Ram Das, fourth of the 10 gurus.
• He founded the city of Amritsar.

Guru Har Gobind

• He was the son of Guru Arjan Dev and was known as a "soldier saint”.
• He was the sixth of the 10 gurus.
• He organized a small army and became the first Guru to take up arms to defend the faith.

Guru Har Rai

• He was the seventh of the 10 gurus.
• He gave shelter to Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Mughal Ruler Shah Jahan, who was later persecuted by Aurangazeb.

Important Points Order of Sikh Gurus

• Guru Nanak
• Guru Angad
• Guru Amar Das
• Guru Ram Das
• Guru Arjan Dev
• Guru Hargobind
• Guru Har Rai
• Guru Har Kishan
• Guru Teg Bahadur
• Guru Gobind Singh

The correct answer is Banda Bahadur.

Key Points

• After Guru Gobind Singh's death, the institution of Guruship came to an end and the leadership of the Sikhs passed to his trusted disciple Banda Singh Bahadur.
• Banda Singh Bahadur was a Sikh warrior & a commander of the Khalsa army.
• Since creating his Khalsa rule at Punjab, Banda Singh Bahadur had abolished the zamindari regime & had given "property rights" to the land tiller.
• Banda Singh had rallied together with the lower castes & peasants of Punjab from "Delhi to Lahore"  and had undertaken a vigorous "unequal struggle" against the army of Mughal for almost 8  years.
• However, in the year 1715, he was captured and put to death. There many reasons for his failure. One, the Mughal army was very strong, and second the upper castes & classes of Punjab had joined forces against Banda Singh Bahadur because of his campaign for the rural poor & the lower castes.​

Additional Information

• Guru Nanak Dev was the first Sikh guru. 
• Guru Arjan Dev was executed by Mughal Emperor Jahangir.
• Khalsa Panth - a kind of Praetorian Guard was founded by Guru Gobind Singh on April 13, 1699.
• Guru Har Krishan was the youngest Sikh guru, he became guru at the age of 5. 

Important Points

• Golden temple:-
  • Guru Arjan Sahib got its foundation laid by a muslim saint Hazrat Mian Mir ji of Lahore on 1st of Magh, 1645 Bikrmi Samvat (December,1588).
  • The construction work was directly supervised by Guru Arjan Sahib himself.
  • The planning to excavate the holy tank (Amritsar or Amrit Sarovar ) was chalked out by Guru Amardas Sahib, the Third Nanak.
  •  But it was executed by Guru Ramdas Sahib under the supervision of Baba Budha ji. 

The correct answer is Guru Ram Das.

• Guru Ram Das (1574 - 1581), fourth of the 10 gurus, founded the city of Amritsar.
• He started the construction of the famous Golden Temple at Amritsar, the holy city of the Sikhs.
• He requested the Muslim Sufi, Mian Mir to lay the cornerstone of the Harmandir Sahib.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Guru Tegh Bahadur.

Key Points

• Guru Tegh Bahadur was the ninth Guru of the Sikhs.
  • He is the second Sikh martyr.
  • He was born at Amritsar in Punjab in 1621.
  • He was also the father of Guru Gobind Singh.
  • Guru Tegh Bahadur was executed in Delhi in 1675 under the orders of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

Important Points

• Guru Gobind Singh was the tenth Sikh Guru.
• Guru Amar Das was the third Guru of the Sikhs.
  • He struggled against the Sati system and the Purdah system.
• Guru Arjan Dev was the fifth Guru of the Sikhs.
  • He founded the Swarn mandir and composed the Adi Granth

The correct answer is Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Key Points

• Guru Nanak Dev Ji was the contemporary of the Mughal Emporer - Babur.
• There are 10 Sikh gurus.

Additional Information

• Important points to remember about the 10 Sikh Gurus are:

The correct answer is Shri Guru Gobind Singh ji.

Key Points

• Guru Gobind Singh was the tenth Guru of the Sikhs.
  • He is the son of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
  • He was born in Patna, Bihar in 1666. 
  • Khalsa Panth, a community that considers Sikhism as its faith was founded by Guru Gobind Singh.
  • Guru Gobind Singh was considered as the last human Sikh Guru.

Additional Information

• Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur was the ninth Guru of the Sikhs.
  • He is the second Sikh martyr.
  • He was born at Amritsar in Punjab in 1621.
  • Guru Tegh Bahadur was executed in Delhi in 1675 under the orders of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
• Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji is the founder of the Sikh religion.
  • Guru Nanak was born on 14th April 1469 at Rai Bhoi di Talvandi(Present day Nankana Sahib) in Pakistan.
  • His birthplace is marked by Gurdwara Janam Asthan.
  • He is considered the first of the ten Sikh Gurus.
• ​Shri Guru Hargobind was the sixth of ten Gurus of the Sikh religion.
  • The process of militarization in Sikhism was introduced by ​Guru Hargobind.
  • The Akal Takht, one of five takhts (seats of power) of the Sikhs was built by Shri Guru Hargobind.

The correct answer is Guru Angad Dev

Key Points

• Guru Angad Dev was the second of the ten human form Gurus (divine messengers) of the Sikh faith.
• Guru Angad invented the present form of the Gurmukhi script.
• It became the medium of writing the Punjabi language in which the hymns of the Gurus are expressed.

Additional Information

Sikh Gurus:

1. Guru Nanak Dev (1469 -1539)
2. Guru Angad Dev (1539 -1552)
3. Guru Amar Das Sahib (1552 - 1574)
4. Guru Ram Das Sahib (1574 - 1581)
5. Guru Arjan Dev (1581 - 1606)
6. Guru Har Gobind Sahib (1606 - 1644)
7. Guru Har Rai Sahib (1644 - 1661)
8. Guru Har Krishan Sahib (1661 - 1664)
9. Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib (1665 - 1675)
10. Guru Gobind Singh Sahib (1675 - 1708)
11. Guru Granth Sahib (1708 - eternity)

The correct answer is Guru Nanak

Key Points

• Guru Nanak is considered the first Guru of the Sikhs.
• Guru Nanak Dev Ji is considered the founder of Sikhism.
• He was born on 15th April 1469 in Rai Bhoi ki Talwandi, presently in Pakistan.
• He died at the age of 70 in Kartarpur, Pakistan.​

Additional Information

• Sikh Gurus of Sikhism:

The correct answer is Mughals.

Key Points

• After the death of Shri Guru Gobind Singh, the Sikhs revolted against the Mughals under the leadership of Banda Bahadur. 
• After Guru Gobind Singh's death, the institution of Guruship came to an end and the leadership of the Sikhs passed to his trusted disciple Banda Singh Bahadur.
• Banda Singh Bahadur was a Sikh warrior & a commander of the Khalsa army.
• Since creating his Khalsa rule in Punjab, Banda Singh Bahadur had abolished the zamindari regime & had given "property rights" to the land tiller.
• Banda Singh had rallied together with the lower castes & peasants of Punjab from "Delhi to Lahore" and had undertaken a vigorous "unequal struggle" against the army of Mughals for almost 8  years.
• However, in the year 1715, he was captured and put to death. 
• There are many reasons for his failure. One, the Mughal army was very strong, and second, the upper castes & classes of Punjab had joined forces against Banda Singh Bahadur because of his campaign for the rural poor & the lower castes.

Additional Information

• Gurus of Sikh-
  1. Guru Nanak - founder of Sikhism
  2. Guru Angad
  3. Guru Amar Das
  4. Guru Ram Das
  5. Guru Arjan 
  6. Guru Hargobind
  7. Guru Har Rai
  8. Guru Har Krishan
  9. Guru Tegh Bahadur
  10. Guru Gobind Singh - introduced Khalsa, 'five Ks', proclaimed Guru Granth Sahib as the future and final Guru