Who is the most famous Sikh?
Sikh nationalist leaders
- Chand Kaur.
- Jind Kaur.
- Kapur Singh.
- Nawab Kapur Singh.
- Phula Singh.
- Ranjit Singh.
- Sham Singh Atariwala.
- Hari Singh Nalwa.
What is Sikhism called in Punjabi?
Sikhism (/ˈsɪkɪzəm/) or Sikhi (Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖੀ Sikkhī, [ˈsɪkhiː], from ਸਿੱਖ, Sikh, ‘disciple’, ‘seeker’, or ‘learner’) is a religion originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent around the end of the 15th century CE.
What is the brief history of Sikhism?
Sikhism was born in the Punjab area of South Asia, which now falls into the present day states of India and Pakistan. The main religions of the area at the time were Hinduism and Islam. The Sikh faith began around 1500 CE, when Guru Nanak began teaching a faith that was quite distinct from Hinduism and Islam.
Who is the greatest guru of Sikhs?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji
The Gurus
| No. | Name | Place of death |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guru Nanak Dev Ji | Kartarpur, Punjab, Mughal Empire |
| 2 | Guru Angad Dev | Khadur Sahib, Punjab, Mughal Empire |
| 3 | Guru Amar Das | Goindval, Lahore Subah, Mughal Empire |
| 4 | Guru Ram Das | Goindval, Lahore Subah, Mughal Empire |
When was Sikhism most popular?
With the financial and political support of the Sikh diaspora, the movement flourished in the Indian state of Punjab, which has a Sikh-majority population and reached its zenith in the late 1970s and 1980s, when the secessionist movement caused large scale violence among the local population.
Who was the first guru of Sikh religion?
Sikhism religion was established by ten Gurus and the first Guru was Guru Nanak Dev Ji. In Punjabi language Sikh means ‘disciple’. The great religion preaches about the spiritual and moral well-being. Let us find out about ten Sikh Gurus in the form of questions and answers.
Where was the first Manji of Sikhism established?
The first ‘Manji’ was established at Bhai Laalo’s house to spread Sikhism in Northern Punjab What was the abode of the Jogis (Yogis) of Gorakhnath clan called? Name the mountains where Guru Nanak Dev Ji met the renowned ‘Sidhas’. Name the composition in Guru Granth Saheb Ji that records the dialogues Guru Nanak Dev Ji had with the ‘Sidhas’.
Who was the older sister of Guru Nanak Dev?
Bebe Nanaki was Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s older sister & Bhai Jai Ram was her husband. Name the wife of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Name the sons of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Baba Lakhmi Das Ji.