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Share Print Free Sikhism Newsletter!Sign Up Discuss in my forum The Ten Gurus of Sikh History A Timeline of the Ten Gurus and Guru Granth Sahib By Sukhmandir Khalsa, About.com Guide See More About: the ten gurus timeline contributions of the ten gurus sikh history The era of the ten gurus of Sikhism spans nearly 300 years, from the birth of Nanak Dev in 1469, through the life of Guru Gobind Singh. At the time of his the death in 1708, Guru Gobind Singh bequeathed his title of Guru to the Sikh scripture, Guru Granth. Sikhs regard the 10 gurus of Sikhism as the embodiment of one guiding light which passed from each guru to their successors and which now resides with the scripture Siri Guru Granth Sahib. (Where research shows discrepancies in names and dates, each are given.) 1. Guru Nanak Dev

Photo [Angel Originals] Guru Nanak Dev, first of the 10 gurus, founded the Sikh faith, introducing the concept of one God. Son of: Kalyan Das ji (Mehta Kalu ji), and Mata Tripta ji. Brother of: Bibi Nanaki Married to: Sulakhani ji. Father to: sons, Siri Chand and Lakhmi Das. Birthplace: Nankana Sahib (Pakistan), observed October 20, 1469 (April 14, 1469 Nanakshahi) Became Guru: From birth - formally, February 20, 1507 (1499 AD at about age 30) Place of Death: Kartarpur, September 7, 1539 (September 22, Nanakshahi) Age: 70

The Life of Guru Nanak The Birth of Guru Nanak The Story of Guru Nanak's Birth Guru Nanak's Birthday Celebrations Guru Nanak's Official Birthday Celebration Guru Nanak the Herdboy Guru Nanak and the Shade Tree Guru Nanak and the Cobra Guru Nanak the Merchant The Journeys of Guru Nanak and Mardana More Info Ads Pregnancy Tipsstarthealthystayhealthy.inGet best tips on pregnancy. Stay updated with pregnancy tips. God can change your lifewww.LifesGreatestQuestion.comLearn from this true life story How God can give you new hope Volkswagen Ventowww.volkswagen.co.inWith exciting new features Book a test drive now! 2. Guru Angad Dev

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Guru Angad Dev, second of the 10 gurus, compiled the writings of Nanak Dev, and introduced the Gurmukhi script. Son of: Pheru Mall ji and Mata Daya Kaur (Sabhrai) ji. Married to: Mata Khivi ji. Father to: sons, Dasu, Datu, and daughters, Amro and Anokhi. Birthplace: Harike, March 31, 1504 (April 18, Nanakshahi) Became Guru: Kartarpur, September 7, 1539 (September 18, Nanakshahi) Place of Death: Khadur, March 29, 1552 (April 16, Nanakshahi) Age: 48 Guru Angad Dev and the Tradition of Langar The Establishment of Langar by Mata Khivi More Info 3. Guru Amar Das

Photo [Angel Originals] Guru Amar Das, third of the 10 gurus, disavowed caste with the institution of langar, pangat and sangat. Son of: Tej Bhan ji and Mata Lakhmi ji. Married to: Mansa Devi. Father to: sons, Mohan, Mohri, and daughters, Dani and Bhani. Birthplace: Basarke (Amritsar) May 5, 1479, (May 23, Nanakshahi) Became Guru: Khadur, March 26, 1552 (April 16, Nanakshahi) Place of Death: Goindwal, September 1, 1574 (September 16, Nanakshahi) Age: 95 The Guru's Free Kitchen The Institution of Langar Monday according to Guru Amardas More Info 4. Guru Raam Das

Photo [Angel Originals] Guru Raam Das, fourth of the 10 gurus, began the excavation of thesarovar in Amritsar. Son of: Hari Das ji Sodhi and Mata Daya Kaur ji. Married to: Bibi Bhani ji. Father to: sons, Prithi Chand, Maha Dev and Arjun Dev. Birthplace: Chuna Mandi (Lahore, Pakistan) September 24, 1534 (October 9, Nanakshahi) Became Guru: Goindwal, September 1, 1574 (September 16, Nanakshahi) Place of Death: Goindwal, September 1, 1581 (September 16, Nanakshahi) Age: 47 The History of Keeping Up The Virtue of Humility More Info 5. Guru Arjun Dev (Arjan Dev)

Photo [Angel Originals] Guru Arjun (Arjan) Dev, fifth of the 10 gurus, erected the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) in Amritsar, compiled and contributed to Adi Granth, 1604. Son of: Guru Raam das and Ji Mata Bhani ji. Married to: Raam Devi (issueless), Ganga ji. Father to: one son, Har Govind. Birthplace: Goindwal, April 14, 1563 (May 2, Nanakshahi) Became Guru: Goindwal, September 1, 1581 (September 16, Nanakshahi) Place of Death: Lahore, May, 30 1606 (June 16, Nanakshahi) Martyred age: 43 Martyr, Architect and Poet History of Harmandir Sahib The Martyrdom of Guru Arjun More Info 6. Guru Har Govind (Har Gobind)

Photo [Angel Originals] Guru Har Govind (Gobind), sixth of the 10 gurus, constructed the Akal Takhat. He raised an army and wore two swords symbolizing secular and spiritual authority. The Mughal emperor Jahangir imprisoned the guru who negotiated release for whomever could hold on to his robe. Son of: Guru Arjun and Mata Ganga. Married to: Damodri ji, Nankee ji and Maha Devi ji. Father to: Sons, Gur Ditta, Ani Rai, Suraj Mal, Atal Rai, Teg Mall (Teg Bahadur), and daughter, Bibi Veero. Birthplace: Guru ki Wadali (Amritsar), June 19, 1595 (July 5, Nanakshai) Became Guru: Amritsar, May 25, inaugurated June 10 - 11 or 25, 1606 (June 11, Nanakshahi) Place of Death: Kiratpur, February 28, or March 3, 1644 (March 19, Nanakshahi)

 Age: 49 Bandi Chhor Release From Imprisonment More Info 7. Guru Har Rai

Photo [Angel Originals] Guru Har Rai, seventh of the 10 gurus, propagated the Sikh faith, maintained a cavalry of 20,000 as his personal guard, and established both a hospital and zoo. Son of: Baba Gurditta ji and Mata Nihal Kaur. Married to: Sulakhni ji (Kishan Kaur) and Daughters of Daya Ram. Father to: sons, Ram Rai and Har Krishan, and daughter Sarup Kaur. Birthplace: Kiratpur (Hoshiarpur), January 16, or February 26, 1630 (January 31, Nanakshahi) Became Guru: Kiratpur, March 3, or 8, 1644 (March 14, Nanakshahi) Place of Death: Kiratpur, May 30, or October 6, 1661 (October 20, Nanakshahi) Age: 31 Birth of Guru Har Rai Boyhood of Guru Har Rai More Info 8. Guru Har Krishan (Har Kishan)

Photo [Angel Originals] Guru Har Krishan, eighth of the 10 gurus, became guru at the age of five, and is known for his wisdom and compassion. Son of Guru Har Rai and Mata Kishan (aka Krishan or Sulakhni) Kaur. Birthplace: Kiratpur, July 7, 1656 (July 23, Nanakshahi) Became Guru: Kiratpur, June 10, July 7, or October 6 - 7, 1661 (October 20, Nanakshahi) Place of Death: Delhi, March 30, 1664 (April 16, Nanakshahi)

 Age: 8 Baba Bakala, and the 22 Impostors More Info Ads Get New Customers Onlinewww.Google.com/AdWordsAdvertise On Google. Get 1500 INR Advertising Credit When You Sign-Up Flipkart Official Sitewww.Flipkart.com/Harddisks Get 1TB - 3TB Harddisks @Huge Discounts Easy EMI & Payment Option 9. Guru Teg Bahadar (Tegh Bahadur)

Photo [Angel Originals] Guru Teg Bahadar, ninth of the 10 gurus, reluctant to leave meditation and come forward as guru, ultimately sacrificed his life to protect Hindu Pandits from forced conversion to Islam. Son of: Guru Har Govind and Mata Nankee ji. Married to: Gujri ji. Father to: one son, Gobind Singh. Birthplace: Amritsar, April 1, 1621 (April 18, Nanakshahi) Became Guru: Baba Bakala, August 11, 1664 (April 16, Nanakshahi) Place of Death: Delhi, November 11, 1675 (November 24, Nanakshahi) Martyred age: 54 Baba Bakala, Guru Teg Bahadur and the 22 Impostors More Info 10. Guru Gobind Singh

Photo [Angel Originals] Guru Gobind Singh, tenth of the 10 gurus, created the order of Khalsa. Sacrificed father, mother, sons and his own life to protect Sikhs from forced conversion to Islam. Completed the Granth bestowing upon it title of everlasting Guru. Son of Guru Teg Bahadar and Mata Gujri ji. Married to Jito ji (Ajit Kaur), Sundri, and Mata Sahib

Kaur. Father to sons, Ajit Singh, Jujhar Singh, Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh. Birthplace: Patna (Bihar, India) December 22, 1666 (January 5, Nanakshahi) Became Guru: Anandpur, November 11, 1675 (November 24 Nanakshahi) Creation of Khalsa: April 14, 1699 Place of Death: Nanded, October 7, 1708 (October 21, Nanakshahi) Age: 42 All About the Legacy of Guru Gobind Singh Story of Gobind Rai's Birth Story of Vaisakhi History The 52 Hukams of Guru Gobind Singh Guru Gobind Singh's Letter to Kabul Sangat Guru Gobind Singhs Hymn "In Praise of Khalsa" Sacrifices of Guru Gobind Singh More Info 11. Guru Granth Sahib

Photo [S Khalsa / Courtesy Gurumustuk Singh Khalsa] Siri Guru Granth Sahib, Sikhism's holy scripture is last and everlasting Guru of the Sikhs. Poetic compositions compiled by Guru Arjun Dev known as Adi Granth or first draft. Holy manuscript confiscated by Dhir Mal. Bir, Final draft of Granth dictated from memory By Guru Gobind Singh. First Installation: Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar, India, September 1, 1604. Adi Granth installed by Fifth Guru Ajrun Dev. Inauguration as Guru: Nanded, India, October 7, 1708. Siri Guru Granth Sahib, appointed by Tenth Guru Gobind Singh as eternal Guru of the Sikhs. Introduction to Guru Granth Sahib Illustrated Guide to Reading a Hukam Bir - Collection of Compostions Granth - Scripture More Info Articles Related to the Sikh Gurus on the Sikhism Site The Primary Principles of Sikhism History of Vaisakhi The Life of Guru Nanak Reading Related to the Sikh Gurus Guru Nanak Free Coloring Pages The Sacrifices of Guru Gobind Singh Guru Granth Sahib, Sikhisms Holy Scripture

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