Who was the founder of Khalsa Panth?

A : Guru Nanak Dev
B : Guru Arjun Dev
C : Guru Teg Bahadur
D : Guru Gobind Singh
General Knowledge
Medieval History
Religious Movements
Topic 4
Sikhism
Answer
Option 4 : Guru Gobind Singh
Explanation

The correct answer is Guru Gobind Singh.Key Points

  • Khalsa tradition was initiated in 1699 by the Tenth Guru of Sikhism, Guru Gobind Singh.
  • Its formation was a key event in the history of Sikhism.
  • The founding of Khalsa is celebrated by Sikhs during the festival of Vaisakhi.

Additional Information

No. Sikh Gurus Important Points
1st  Guru Nanak Dev
  • 1469 AD to 1539 AD
  • Introduced the concept of God
  • Started Guru ka Langar
  • He was the contemporary of Mughal Emporer - Babur
2nd Guru Angad Dev
  • 1539 AD to 1552 AD
  • Introduced Gurmukhi Script
3rd Guru Amardas Sahib
  • 1552 AD to 1574 AD
  • Introduced Anand Karaj (Marriage Ceremony)
4th Guru Ram Das
  • 1574 AD to 1581 AD
  • Started construction of Golden Temple at Amritsar
5th Guru Arjan Dev
  • 1581 AD to 1606 AD
  • Compiled Adi Granth 
  • He became the first martyr in Sikh history when Emporer Jahangir ordered his execution.
6th Guru Har Gobind
  • 1606 AD to 1644 AD
  • Also known as Soldier Saint He organised a small army
7th Guru Har Rai Sahib
  • 1644 AD to 1661 AD
  • He gave shelter to Dara Shikoh
8th Guru Har Krishan Sahib
  • 1661 AD to 1664 AD
  • He was the youngest of the Gurus
9th Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib
  • 1665 AD to 1675 AD
  • Established the town Anandpur
10th Guru Gobind Singh Sahib
  • 1675 AD to 1708 AD
  • He created Khalsa in 1699.
  • Last Sikh guru in human form.