Baba Guru Nanak
Q 1. Who was the founder of the modern Sikh empire?
Answer-
The founder of the modern Sikh empire is Maharaja Ranjit Sikh.
Q 2. Name the rivers that flow from Punjab (east and west).
Answer-
The five rivers that flow from Punjab include:
- Beas
- Sutlej
- Jhelum
- Ravi
- Chenab
Q 3. How many gurus does Sikhism have?
Answer-
The 10 gurus of Sikhism include:
- Guru Nanak
- Guru Angad Dev
- Guru Amar Das
- Guru Ram Dass
- Guru Arjun Dev
- Guru Hargobind
- Guru Har Rai
- Guru Har Kishan
- Guru Tej Bahadur
- Guru Gobind Sikh
Baba Guru Nanak
Guru Nanak dev ji is referred to as the founder of the religion Sikhism, and Guru Nanak is referred to as the first preacher (Guru) of Sikhism. The message of equality, brotherhood, and compassion are some of the important messages preached by Guru Nanak. There is a synthesis of both Hinduism and Islam in the teachings of Guru Nanak and the earlier influences like Baba Kabir, Baba Farid, and so on.