Who was the Tenth and Last Guru of the Sikhs?

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West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) Preliminary 2023

Answer

Guru Govind Singh

Explanation

Guru Gobind Singh was the tenth and last human Guru of the Sikhs. He established the 'Khalsa' Panth in 1699.

Key Points

  • He introduced the practice of the 'Five Ks'.
  • He declared the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru.
  • Guru Nanak Dev was the first Guru of Sikhism.

Additional Information

  • Guru Tegh Bahadur (9th Guru) was executed by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
  • Guru Arjan Dev compiled the 'Adi Granth', the holy scripture of the Sikhs.
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