Sikh history
The Ten Sikh Gurus: Lives, Teachings, and Legacy
From Guru Nanak Dev Ji to Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the ten human Gurus shaped a continuous spiritual path. Their teachings live in Guru Granth Sahib and in the discipline, institutions, and service of the Sikh Panth.
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First Guru · 1469-1539
Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Founder of the Sikh faith, teaching devotion to one Creator, honest work, sharing, equality, and service.
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Guru Angad Dev Ji
Standardized the Gurmukhi script and strengthened education, discipline, and community institutions.
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Guru Amar Das Ji
Expanded langar, opposed social discrimination, and organized Sikh teaching communities.
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Guru Ram Das Ji
Founded the settlement that became Amritsar and composed sacred hymns including the Sikh wedding laavan.
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Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Compiled the Adi Granth, completed Harmandir Sahib, and became the first Sikh martyr.
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Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji
Expressed the complementary responsibilities of spiritual and temporal life through Miri-Piri.
Explore Guru Hargobind Sahib JiSeventh Guru · 1630-1661
Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji
Known for compassion, environmental care, healing, and maintaining a strong Sikh community.
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Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji
Remembered for humility and service to people suffering during an epidemic in Delhi.
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Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji
Defended freedom of conscience and accepted martyrdom rather than abandon that principle.
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Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Established the Khalsa and affirmed Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru of the Sikhs.
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