Which of the following is correct in the context of the rise of Sikhism in the 16th century.

A. The Guru Granth Sahib compiled by Guru Arjun Dev in 1604 also includes besides the compositions of Nanak and other Gurus. those of Sheikh Farid, Namdev, Kabir and Ravidas.

B. Guru Nanak believed in one god and saw a deep personal attachment between god and devotee.

C. The kind of salvation to be attained was nirvan or sach khand meaning the true abode when man realizes god.

D. The military power of the Gurus reached its zenith in this period under Guru Hargovind.

E. The Sikkhism expanded more among the Jats or peasants of Punjab.

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The correct code is A, B, C, and E only. Key Points

• The Guru Granth Sahib compiled by Guru Arjun Dev in 1604 also includes besides the compositions of Nanak and other Gurus. those of Sheikh Farid, Namdev, Kabir and Ravidas.This statement is correct.
  •  The Guru Granth Sahib is the holy scripture of Sikhism. It was compiled by Guru Arjun Dev in 1604 and included the compositions of Guru Nanak, the other Sikh Gurus, and other saints such as Sheikh Farid, Namdev, Kabir, and Ravidas.
• Guru Nanak believed in one god and saw a deep personal attachment between god and devotee.This statement is correct.
  • Guru Nanak was a monotheistic reformer who believed in one God. He also emphasized the importance of a personal relationship between God and the devotee. 
• The kind of salvation to be attained was nirvan or sach khand meaning the true abode when man realizes god.This statement is correct.
  • The kind of salvation to be attained in Sikhism is called nirvana or sach khand, which means the actual abode or the state of being one with God.
• The Sikkhism expanded more among the Jats or peasants of Punjab.​This statement is correct.
  • Sikhism expanded more among the Jats or peasants of Punjab during the 16th century. This was because the Jats were attracted to the Sikh Gurus' message of social equality and their willingness to fight against oppression.
• The military power of the Gurus reached its zenith in this period under Guru Hargovind.This statement is incorrect.
  • The military power of the Gurus reached its zenith in the 17th century under Guru Gobind Singh.