10 Questions
Why did traders, agriculturists, artisans, and craftsmen predominate among Guru Nanak's followers?
Guru Nanak insisted his followers should adopt useful occupations
In which town did the central Gurdwara called Harmandar Sahib (Golden Temple) develop?
Amritsar
What type of occupations did Guru Nanak insist his followers must adopt?
Householders
How did the Mughal emperor Jahangir view the Sikh community by the early seventeenth century?
As a potential threat
What significant event led to the politicization of the Sikh movement in the seventeenth century?
Execution of Guru Arjan
What did Guru Nanak emphasize as important in his teachings?
Worship of one God
In what century did Guru Gobind Singh institute the Khalsa?
17
What term is used to refer to the community of Sikhs established by Guru Gobind Singh?
'Khalsa Panth'
'Ramdaspur' was an early name for which modern city?
'Amritsar'
What was Jahangir's response to the growth and development of the Sikh movement in the seventeenth century?
He looked upon it as a potential threat.
Explore the life and teachings of Guru Nanak (1469-1539), focusing on his travels, establishment of Kartarpur, and the regular worship practices for his followers. Learn about the inclusive nature of his teachings where followers of all backgrounds ate together in a common kitchen.
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