1. Name the ten Gurus of the Sikhs in the right order
1. Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469 - 1539)
2. Guru Angad Dev Ji (1504 - 1552)
3. Guru Amardas Ji (1479 - 1574)
4. Guru Ramdas Ji (1534 - 1581)
5. Guru Arjan Dev Ji (1563 - 1606)
6. Guru Hargobind Ji (1595 - 1644)
7. Guru Har Rai Ji (1630 - 1661)
8. Guru Harkrishan Ji (1656 - 1664)
9. Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (1621 - 1675)
10. Guru Gobind Singh Ji (1666 - 1708)
2. Name the present Guru of the Sikhs
Guru Granth Sahib Ji and Guru Panth Khalsa
3. Who were the four Sahebzadas ?
They were the sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
4. Name the four Sahebzadas
1. Baba Ajit Singh Ji (1687 - 1704)
2. Baba Jujhar Singh Ji (1689 - 1704)
3. Baba Zorawar Singh Ji (1696 - 1704)
4. Baba Fateh Singh Ji (1698 - 1704)
5. Who was the eldest Sahebzada ?
Baba Ajit Singh Ji
6. Who was the youngest Sahebzada ?
Baba Fateh Singh Ji
7. Name the Sahebzadas who were bricked alive.
1. Baba Fatheh Singh Ji
2. Baba Zorawar Singh Ji
8. Name the Sahebzadas who achieved martyrdom in the battlefield of Chamkaur.
1. Baba Ajit Singh Ji
2. Baba Jujhar Singh Ji
9. When & where was the Khalsa Panth created ?
It was created on the day of Vaisakhi of 1699 at Kesgarh Sahib by Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
10. What name did Guru Gobind Singh Ji give to the newly created Sikh Community ?
Khalsa Panth
11. Name the first 'Panj Pyaras' (The five beloved ones)
1. Bhai Daya Singh Ji
2. Bhai Dharam Singh Ji
3. Bhai Himmat Singh Ji
4. Bhai Mohkkam Singh Ji
5. Bhai Saheb Singh Ji
12. Name the five 'K's that every Sikh must always possess
1. Kes (unshorn hair)
2. Kangha (comb)
3. Kirpan (knife / sword)
4. Kaccha (short breeches)
5. Kara (wrist band / bangle)
13. Who is the spiritual father of all Sikhs (Khalsas) ?
Guru Gobind Singh Ji
14. Who is the spiritual mother of all Sikhs (Khalsas) ?
Mata Saheb Kaur Ji
15. What is the native place of all Sikhs (Khalsas) ?
Anandpur Saheb
16. What is the Sikh Salutation ?
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa
Waheguru Ji Ki Fatheh
17. What is the Sikh Jaikara ?
Jo Boley So Nihaal
Sat Sri Akaal
18. What is the literal meaning of the word 'Sikh' ?
Disciple
19. What is the literal meaning of the word 'Singh' ?
Tiger
20. What is the literal meaning of the word 'Kaur' ?
Princess
21. Name the prayers comprimising the 'NITNEM' the daily prayer of the Sikhs (according to the Rehat Maryada)
22. the Japji,
23. the Jaapu and the
24. Ten Sawayyas (Quartets) - beginning "Sarawag
sudh" - in the morning.
25. Sodar Rehras compromising the following compositions:
(i) nine hymns of the Guru Granth Sahib, occurring in the holy book after the
Japuji Sahib, the first of which begins with & "Sodar"; and the last
of which ends with "saran pare ki rakh sarma";.
(ii) The Benti Chaupai of the tenth Guru (beginning "hamri karo hath dai
rachha" and ending with "dusht dokh te leho bachai"
(iii) the Sawayya beginning with the words "pae geho jab te tumre"
(iv) the Dohira beginning with the words "sagal duar kau chhad kai"
(v) the first five and the last pauris (stanzas) of Anand Sahib
(vi) and Mundawani and the Slok Mahla 5 beginning "tere kita jato nahi"
in the evening after sunset.
26. The Sohila - to be recited at night before going to bed.
The morning and
evening recitations should be concluded with Ardas (formal supplication litany).
27. Which of the 'Baanis' of 'Nitnem' are not included in Guru Granth Saheb, but are taken from the 'Dasham Granth' ?
1. Jaap Saheb
2. Sawaye
3. Choupai Saheb (included in Rehras Saheb)
28. What are the four main apostate acts ('Kuraihats') prohibited for a Sikh ?
1. Shaving or cutting of hair
2. Eating Halal ( Kutha)
3. Adultery
4. Use of tobacco or any other intoxicant.
29. Name the 'Five Takhts' of the Sikhs
1. Akal Takht, Amritsar
2. Harmandir Saheb, Patna (also known as Patna Saheb)
3. Kesgarh Saheb, Anandpur
4. Hazur Saheb, Nander
5. Damdama Saheb, Talwandi Sabo (Bhatinda)
30. Which Guru started the formal teaching of the 'Gurmukhi' script ?
Guru Angad Dev Ji
31. Which Guru formalised the concept of the shared meal into 'Guru-Ka-Langar' ?
Guru Amardas Ji
32. Who was the most long-lived Guru ?
Guru Amardas Ji.
33. Who got the tank excavated (dug out) in Amritsar ?
Guru Ramdas Ji
34. Who built Harmandir Saheb (The Golden Temple) and gave a central place of worship to the Sikhs ?
Guru Arjan Dev Ji
35. Who first placed the sheets of copper gilt on Harmandir Saheb ?
Maharaja Ranjit Singh
36. Who first compiled the Guru Granth Saheb (The Adi Granth, then known as Pothi Saheb) ?
Guru Arjan Dev Ji
37. When was the first compilation of Guru Granth Saheb installed in Harmandir Saheb ?
1604 A.D.
38. Who was appointed the first Granthi of Guru Granth Saheb ?
Baba Buddha Ji
39. Where is the original copy of Guru Granth Saheb placed ?
At Kartarpur
40. How many Aangs (pages) does the standard volume of Guru Granth Saheb contain ?
1430 Aangs
41. Guru Granth Saheb contains the compositions of how many Gurus ?
Six Gurus : First Five Gurus & the Ninth Guru.
42. When did Guru Granth Saheb get 'Guru Gaddi' (Guruship) ?
October 3, 1708 A.D.
43. Which Guru was seated on a red-hot iron plate and burning hot sand put on his body ?
Guru Arjan Dev Ji
44. Which Guru is entitled 'Shahidaan De Sirtaj' ?
Guru Arjan Dev Ji because he was the Pioneer and Champion of Martyrdom in Sikh History.
45. Which Guru is related to 'MIRI-PIRI' ?
Guru Hargobind Ji
46. Which Guru was beheaded ?
Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
47. Which Guru is entitled 'Hind Di Chadar' ?
Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji is entitled 'Hind Di Chadar' because he died to protect the Hindu faith's human rights to freedom of religion.
48. What is 'SIMARAN' ?
Contemplation of the Almighty God
49. What is the ceremony of Sikh marriage called ?
Anand Karaj
50. How many 'Lawans' are recited during the Sikh marriage ?
Four
51. How much of his income must every Sikh contribute for religious purposes ?
One-Tenth (called Daswandh)
52. When was Guru Nanak Dev Ji born & where ?
April 15, 1469 A.D. in Talwandi (now in Pakistan - Nankana Saheb)
53. Name the parents of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Father : Mehta Kalu Ji
Mother : Mata Tripta Ji
54. Who were Bebe Nanaki & Bhai Jai Ram ?
Bebe Nanaki was Guru Nanak Dev Ji's older sister & Bhai Jai Ram was her husband.
55. Name the wife of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Mata Sulakhani Ji
56. Name the sons of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Baba Sri Chand Ji
Baba Lakhmi Das Ji.
57. Which Guru established the first Gurdwara (Sangat) ? Where & when ?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji at Kartarpur in 1521 A.D.
58. What were Guru Nanak Dev Ji's travels called ?
Udaasis
59. Name the Muslim who accompanied Guru Nanak Dev Ji with a rebeck (a musical instrument invented by himself).
Bhai Mardana Ji.
60. Where are the descendants of Mardana found ?
In Ramdas, the city of Baba Buddha, and are called Rababies or the people of Rebeck.
61. During his travels, Guru Nanak Dev Ji went to Sayyadpur (now called Eminabad) and stayed at a carpenter's house (considered of low caste according to the Hindu caste system). Name the carpenter.
Bhai Laalo
62. Who was the (high caste) local official there whose feast Guru Nanak Dev Ji rejected ?
Malik Bhaago
63. Where was the first missionary center (Manji) established by Guru Nanak Dev Ji ?
The first 'Manji' was established at Bhai Laalo's house to spread Sikhism in Northern Punjab
64. What was the abode of the Jogis (Yogis) of Gorakhnath clan called ?
Gorakhmata (later became known as Nanakmata)
65. Name the mountains where Guru Nanak Dev Ji met the renowned 'Sidhas'.
Kailash Parbat (also called Sumer Parbat)
66. Name the composition in Guru Granth Saheb Ji that records the dialogues Guru Nanak Dev Ji had with the 'Sidhas'.
Sidh Ghosht
67. Name the so called cannibal that Guru Nanak Dev Ji met during his travel through the wilderness of Assam.
Kauda Rakhshash
68. During his travels, whom did Guru Nanak Dev Ji meet at Sangladeep (Ceylon) ?
Raja Shiv Nabh
69. Who was the founder of the Mughal dynasty in India ?
Babar
70. Name the reigning Mughal ruler during Guru Nanak Dev Ji's time.
Babar
71. What are the four hymns by Guru Nanak alluding to the invasions by Babar (1483- 1530 A.D.) collectively known as in Sikh literature ?
Babarvani (Guru Nanak described the atrocities of Babar and his men in Punjab)
72. Where was Guru Nanak taken captive during Babar's invasion ?
Sayyadpur, now called Eminabad, in Gujranwala district of Pakistan
73. Where did Guru Nanak Dev Ji meet Vali Kandhari ?
Hasan Abdal
74. Name the Gurdwara, now in Pakistan, which stands at the place where Vali Kandhari's ego was broken.
Panja Saheb
75. When and where did Guru Nanak Dev Ji become 'Joti Jot' (immersed in the Eternal Light) ?
In 1539 at Kartarpur
76. How old was Guru Nanak Dev Ji when he passed away and transferred the 'Divine Light' over to Guru Angad Dev Ji ?
Seventy Years
77. In which year was Guru Angad Dev Ji born ?
In 1504 A.D.
78. What was the original name of Guru Angad Dev Ji ?
Bhai Lehna
79. Name the father of Bhai Lehna Ji.
Bhai Pheru
80. Who was Mata Kheevi Ji ?
She was the wife of Guru Angad Dev Ji
.
81. Name the children of Guru Angad Dev Ji.
2 sons:
Bhai Datu and Bhai Dasu
1 daughter: Bibi Amro
82. In what year was Guru Angad Dev Ji appointed as Guru ?
.
1539 A.D.
83. Where did Guru Angad Dev Ji stay during the years that Guru Amardas Ji served him ?
Khadur Saheb
84. Who was Humayun, and why was he visiting Guru Angad Dev Ji ?
Humayun was Babar's son. Having been defeated by Sher Shah, he was fleeing India via Lahore and hearing the repute of Guru Angad Dev Ji, came to meet him at Khadur for his blessings, with a good number of presents
85. When did Guru Angad Dev Ji become 'Joti Jot' (immersed in the Eternal Light)?
In 1552 A.D.
86. When was Guru Amardas Ji born ?
In 1479 A.D.
87. Name the parents of Guru Amardas Ji.
Bhai Tej Bhan and Mata Lakhmi (or Mata Bhakt Devi as per some historians)
88. Name the wife of Guru Amardas Ji.
Bibi Mansa Devi
89. Name the children of Guru Amardas Ji.
2 sons:
Baba Mohan and Baba Mohri
2 daughters:
Bibi Dani and Bibi Bhani
90. Who was Bibi Amro Ji ?
She was the daughter of Guru Angad Dev Ji and daughter-in-law of the brother of Guru Amardas Ji.
91. How old was Guru Amardas Ji when he met Guru Angad Dev Ji ?
61 years old
92. For how many years did Guru Amardas Ji serve Guru Angad Dev Ji ?
12 Years
93. What was the name of the river that Guru Amardas Ji walked to to get water for Guru Angad Dev Ji's bath ?
River Beas
94. When was Guru Amardas Ji appointed as Guru ?
1552 A.D.
95. Name the eldest son of Guru Angad Dev Ji who struck Guru Amardas Ji with his foot when Guru Ji was seated on Gurgaddi (Guru's seat).
Bhai Datu
96. Which city was founded by Guru Amardas Ji, where he settled down after being appointed as Guru ?
Goindwal
97. What is a baoli ?
A well with steps proceeding down to the water level.
98. When was the Baoli (well) with 84 steps completed by Guru Amardas Ji in Goindval ?
In 1559 A.D.
99. Who established the system of preachers called 'masands' ?
Guru Amardas Ji
100. In which year did Emperor Akbar visit Guru Amardas Ji ?
1567 A.D.
101. Why did Guru Amardas Ji refuse Emperor Akbar's offering of village revenues for the Guru-ka-langar ?
This Community Kitchen must be community supported and depend only on the offerings of the devout.
102. What did one have to do before he was allowed to attend discourse of Guru Amardas Ji ?
They had to partake Guru-ka-langar
103. What were the three special days declared by Guru Amardas Ji when all the Sikhs were to congregate from far and near at the Guru's place to hear His words ?
Baisakhi (April 13), Maghi (1st day of Magha, mid January) and Diwali (festival of lights in October/November)
104. Guru Amardas Ji opposed the practice of Purdah. What is Purdah ?
Wearing of veil by women
105. Guru Amardas Ji opposed the practice of Sati. What is Sati ?
The practice of burning the widow on her husbands funeral pyre is called Sati. When the husband died, the wife either voluntarily burnt herself on the pyre of her husband or was thrown into the fire without her consent. In popular term the woman who did perform this act was called Sati (truthful).
106. How many missionaries ('masands') did Guru Amardas Ji train and sent out to various places ? Out of these, how many were women ?
Guru Amardas Ji trained and sent out 146 missionaries, out of which 52 were women. (Note: At one time, the country of Afghanistan and Kashmir were under the jurisdiction of women masands.)
107. In which year did Guru Amardas Ji become 'Joti Jot' (immersed in the Eternal Light) ?
In 1574 A.D.
108. In which year was Guru Ramdas Ji born ?
In 1534 A.D.
109. Name the parents of Guru Ramdas Ji.
Hari Das and Anup Devi (some historians list Daya Kaur as the mother)
110. What was Guru Ramdas Ji's wife's name ?
Bibi Bhani Ji. (Daughter of Guru Amardas Ji.)
111. What was the original name of Guru Ramdas Ji ?
Bhai Jetha
112. Name the three sons of Guru Ramdas Ji.
Prithi Chand (eldest)
Mahadeo
Arjan Mal (later became Guru Arjan Dev Ji)
113. When and where did Guru Ramdas Ji become 'Joti Jot' (immersed in the Eternal Light) ?
In 1581 A.D. at Goindval.
114. In which year was Guru Arjan Dev Ji born ?
In 1563 A.D.
115. What was Guru Arjan Dev Ji's wife's name ?
Mata Ganga Ji
116. Name the only son of Guru Arjan Dev Ji.
Hargobind
117. Name the son of Prithi Chand.
Meharban.
118. In which year was the first construction of Harmandir Saheb (Golden Temple) completed ?
1589 A.D.
119. Which guru taught obedience to Satta and Balwand when they struck work ?
Guru Arjan Dev Ji.
120. Who was Bhai Gurdas ?
He was the nephew (son of younger brother) of Guru Amardas Ji. He was one of the most learned Sikhs and his writings are still respected by Sikhs. The copy of Guru Granth Saheb at Kartarpur is written in his hand.
121. How was Bhai Gurdas Ji a relative of Guru Arjan Dev Ji ?
Bhai Gurdas Ji was the cousin brother of Bibi Bhaani Ji, who was the daughter of Guru Amardass Ji, wife of Guru Ramdas Ji, and mother of Guru Arjan Dev Ji
122. Which Guru initiated Bhai Gurdas Ji into Sikhism ?
Guru Ramdas Ji
123. Whom did Guru Arjan Dev Ji dictate the Adi Granth to ?
Bhai Gurdas Ji
124. In which year did Bhai Gurdas die ?
1629 A.D.
125. When did Akbar die ?
October 17, 1605 A.D.
126. Under the rule of which Mughal Emperor was Guru Arjan Dev Ji made to sit on a red-hot iron plate ?
Jehangir
127. Where & when did Guru Arjan Dev Ji achieve martyrdom ?
In Lahore on May 25, 1606 A.D.
128. Name the Gurdwara, now in Pakistan, that stands at the place where Guru Arjan Dev Ji was martyred.
Dehra Saheb
129. In which year was Guru Hargobind Ji born ?
In 1595 A.D.
130. Name the wifes of Guru Hargobind Ji.
Bibi Damodri,
131. How many sons did Guru Hargobind Ji have ? Name them.
He had Five Sons. They were :
1. Baba Gurditta (Born of Bibi Damodri) (Father of Guru Harrai)
2. Baba Suraj Mal (Born of Bibi Mahadevi)
3. Baba Ani Rai (Born of Bibi Nanaki)
4. Baba Atal Rai (Born of Bibi Nanaki)
5. (Guru) Tegh Bahadur (Born of Bibi Nanaki)
132. Name the daughter of Guru Hargobind Ji.
Bibi Viro (Born of Bibi Damodri)
133. How high is the tower of Baba Atal (built in memory of Baba Atal in Amritsar) ?
It is 9 storeys high.
134. Where was Guru Hargobind Ji sent as a state prisoner ?
Fort of Gwalior.
135. How many princes who were already imprisoned in the Fort of Gwalior got freed along with Guru Hargobind Ji ?
52.
136. Guru Hargobind Ji donned the sword as a twin symbol of two powers. Name them.
Miri (Temporal Power) & Piri (Spiritual Power).
137. Name the fortification that Guru Hargobind Ji put up in Amritsar.
Lohgarh.
138. What is the literal meaning of Akal Takht ?
Throne of the Almighty.
139. Who built the Akal Takht (then called Akal Bunga) ?
Guru Hargobind Ji
140. When did Guru Hargobind Ji build Akal Takht (Akal Bunga) in Amritsar ?
In 1609 A.D.
141. Why did Guru Hargobind Saheb Ji build the Akaal Takht directly across from Harmandar Saheb ?
To represent the unity of spiritual and secular (military) affairs. Akaal Takhat (miri) was complimentary to Harmandar Saheb (piri).
142. When did Jehangir die ?
October 28, 1627 A.D.
143. In which year was the first battle between Emperor Shah Jahan and Guru Hargobind Saheb Ji fought ?
The battle took place in 1634 A.D. The Emperor sent an army of 7000 cavalry under the command of his general Mukhlis Khan to capture the Guru. In the ensuing battle the Gurus forces emerged victorious after the Guru killed Mukhlis Khan in single combat with his sword. This battle marked a turning point as the Sikhs now turned militant under mughal persecution.
144. How many battles did Guru Hargobind Saheb Ji fight against the attacking Mughal armies of Shah Jahan ?
Six battles (He won all the battles)
145. Who were the two masands of Kaabul who were bringing two choice steeds (horses) of high pedigree to Guru Hargobind Saheb Ji ?
Bakht Mal and Tara Chand
146. Name the reigning Mughal rulers during Guru Hargobind Ji's time.
Jehangir and Shah Jahan
147. Name the person who recovered the Kabul horses from the Mughals.
Bhai Bidhi Chand. (The horses belonged to a Sikh who was bringing them from Kabul as an offering for Guru Hargobind Ji, but they were seized on the way by the Mughals. Bidhi Chand recovered the first horse disguised as a hay-seller, and the second disguised as an astrologer.)
148. What were the names of two horses that Bidhi Chand rescued from the stables of the governor of Lahore ?
Dilbaag and Gulbaag
149. Who recited the correct pronunciation ('Shudh Paath') of Japji Saheb to Guru Hargobind Ji?
Bhai Gopala Ji
150. How many Gurus did Baba Budha Ji serve ?
Six
151. How old was Baba Budha Ji when he passed away in 1631 ?
125 years old
152. In which year did Guru Hargobind Ji become 'Joti Jot' (immersed in the Eternal Light) ?
In 1644 A.D.
153. In which year and where was Guru Har Rai Ji born ?
In 1630 A.D. at Kiratpur.
154. Name the father of Guru Har Rai Ji.
Baba Gurditta Ji.
155. Name the brother of Guru Har Rai Ji.
Dhir Mal.
156. Name the wife of Guru Har Rai Ji.
Krishan Kaur
157. How many sons did Guru Harrai have ? Name them.
He had Two sons. They were :
1. Ram Rai
2. (Guru) Harkrishan
158. Who was punished (excommunicated from the community) for misinterpreting Gurbani and displaying miracles before Aurangzeb ?
Ram Rai, son of Guru Harrai Ji.
159. In which year did Guru Har Rai Ji become 'Joti Jot' (immersed in the Eternal Light) ?
1661 A.D.
160. In which year was Guru Harkrishan Ji born ?
1656 A.D.
161. How old was Guru Harkrishan Ji when he received the Guruship ?
5 (five) years old
162. Which Gurdwara stands at the place of Mirza Raja Jai Singh's bungalow where Guru Harkrishan Ji stayed when he came to Delhi ?
Gurdwara Bangla Saheb.
163. In which year did Guru Harkrishan Ji become 'Joti Jot' (immersed in the Eternal Light) ?
1664 A.D.
164. How old was Guru Harkrishan Ji when he became 'Joti Jot' ?
8 (eight) years old
165. Which Gurdwara stands at the place where Guru Harkrishan Ji's body was cremated after he became 'Joti Jot' ?
Gurdwara Bala Saheb.
166. What were the last words of Guru Harkrishan Ji announcing the next Guru ?
"Baba Bakale", which meant that his successor is his grand uncle and would be found at village of Bakala
167. How many members of the Sodhi family gathered at the village of Bakala claiming that they were the Guru and successor as named by Guru Harkrishan Ji ?
About 22 (twenty two)
168. Who found out the true Guru in Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and proclaimed him to the world, thus exposing the fake pretenders ?
Bhai Makhan Shah
169. In which year and where was Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji born ?
In 1621 A.D. at Amritsar.
170. What was Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's wife's name ?
Mata Gujri Ji
171. How many children did Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji have ? Name them.
One son. Gobind Rai later became Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
172. Who denied Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji entry to the Golden Temple ?
The Sodhi Mahants
173. At Kamrup (Assam), which two forces made a compromise brought about by Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji ?
The forces of Raja Ram Singh (a Rajput General of Aurangzeb who led an expedition against Assam) and Ahom King (the local King)
174. Where did Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji get a huge mound built in memory of Guru Nanak's visit to that place ?
Dhubri
175. Which Mughal Emperor ordered Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji to be beheaded at Chandni Chowk, Delhi ?
Aurangzeb
176. Who were the other three martyred along with Guru Tegh Bahadur by order of Aurangzeb?
1. Bhai Mati Das
2. Bhai Sati Das
3. Bhai Dayala
177. How were these three martyred ?
1. Bhai Mati Das: Sawn into two halves
2. Bhai Sati Das: Burnt in cotton wrapped around his body
3. Bhai Dayala: Boiled in hot water
178. Name the leader of the delegation of 500 Kashmiri brahmins that came to Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji for help.
Pandit Kirpa Ram (later became the Sanskrit teacher of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and eventually became a Khalsa and died fighting in the battle of Chamkaur.)
179. How old was Gobind Rai (Guru Gobind Singh) then ?
9 (nine) years old
180. Where & when did Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji achieve martyrdom ?
In Delhi on November 11, 1675 A.D.
181. Which Gurdwara stands at the place where Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji was beheaded ?
Gurdwara Sis Ganj, Chandni Chowk, Delhi
182. Who cremated Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's body after he was beheaded ?
Bhai Lakhi Shah.
183. Which Gurdwara stands at the place where the body of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji was cremated after he was beheaded ?
Gurdwara Rakab Ganj, Delhi
184. Who took Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's head to Anandpur ?
Bhai Jaita Ji.
185. Which Gurdwara stands at the place where Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's head was cremated ?
Gurdwara Sis Ganj, Anandpur
186. Who built Gurdwara Rakab Ganj and Gurdwara Sis Ganj in Delhi ? Sardar Baghel Singh in 1790 A.D.
187. When was Guru Gobind Singh Ji born & where ?
December 22, 1666 A.D. in Patna.
188. In what year did Bhai Nandlaal Goyaa go to Anandpur Saheb to pay homage to Guru Gobind Singh Ji ?
1682
189. Who were the poems of Bhai Nandlaal Goyaa about ?
Guru Gobind Singh Ji
190. Which was the first battle fought between Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the hill chiefs ?
The Battle of Bhangani was fought in 1687 between Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the hill chiefs led by Raja Bhim Chand of Bilaspur. The hill chiefs received a crushing defeat at the hands of the Guru.
191. In which battle did Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Pathans leave him at a very critical point ?
Battle of Bhangani
192. How many sons did Peer Budhu Shah have? How many of them died in the battle of Bhangani ?
He had four sons, two of which died in battle
193. What did Guru Gobind Singh Ji give Peer Budhu Shah in remembrance of services rendered in the battle at Bhangaani ?
A kanga with some of his broken hair, a kirpan (sword) and a turban
194. At the battle of Anandpur, who cut off the head of Raja Kesari Chand ?
Bhai Ude Singh
195. What was the name of the Sikh who drove a spear into the elephant's head at the battle of Anandpur ?
Bhai Bachittar Singh
196. Where did Raja Gummand Chand die ?
Battle of Anandpur Saheb
197. In the battle of Anandpur Saheb, who gave water to all dying soldiers irrespective of whether they were Sikhs or Muslims ?
Bhai Kanhaiya (later became Kanhaiya Singh)
198. When and where did Guru Gobind Singh Ji separate from his mother and two younger sons before going to the fort of Chamkaur ?
December 20, 1704, at Sirsa river
199. Who betrayed Mata Gujri Ji and the two younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji to the Nawab of Sirhind ?
Gangu Brahmin
200. Where were Mata Gujri Ji and the two younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji kept after being imprisoned ?
Saman Burj (tower), Sirhind
201. From which fort did the Panj Pyare (5 chosen ones) order Guru Gobind Singh Ji to leave for his safety ?
Fort of Chamkaur
202. Name the two Pathans who helped Guru Gobind Singh Ji march through the Mughal camp.
Nabi Khaan and Gani Khaan
203. Who were the 'Chaali Mukte' i.e. the forty freed ones referred to in the Sikh 'Ardas' ?
They were those forty Sikhs who first denied Guru Gobind Singh Ji to be their Guru and later on got martyred for his sake fighting near the lake of Khidrana, also called Isharsar, on 29 December, 1705 after realising their mistake. Guru Gobind Singh Ji blessed them as Chali Mukte, the Forty Immortals. After them Khidrana became Muktsar - the Pool of Liberation.
(NOTE : Some writers also refer the forty Sikhs who got killed in the fort of Chamkaur ('Chamkaur Di Gari') while facing an army of one million as the 'Chaali Mukte')
204. Name the leader of the 'Chaali' (40) Mukte who fought for Guru Gobind Singh Ji in Muktsar.
Bhai Maha Singh Ji.
205. Who was Mai Bhag Kaur Ji ?
Mai Bhag Kaur Ji led the forty Sikhs (Chaali Muktey) back to Guru Gobind Singh Ji. She had also suffered injury in the battle. Guru Gobind Singh Ji took her in his care and there after she stayed on with Guru Gobind Singh Ji as one of his bodyguard, in male attire. After the death of Guru Gobind Singh Ji at Nanded in 1708, she retired further south. She settled down at Jinvara, 11 km from Bidar in Karnataka where, immersed in meditation, she lived to attain a ripe old age. Her hut in Jinvara has now been converted into Gurdwara Tap Asthan Mai Bhago.
206. Who was once boasting about his bravery to Guru Gobind Singh Ji ?
Bhai Dalla
207. Name the Gurdwara that stands at the place where the younger Sahebzadas were bricked alive.
Fatehgarh Saheb (Fort of Victory)
208. When did Guru Gobind Singh Ji receive the news of the martyrdom of the younger Sahebzadas ?
While he was in Lakhi Jungle (forest)
209. What was his prophecy there ?
On hearing the news, he pulled a shrub from its roots with his arrow and said: "thus will this tyrannous rule be destroyed, root and branch."
210. What is the significance of Patna Saheb (one of the 5 Takhts) ?
It is the birth place of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
211. Who built Harmandir Saheb, Patna (Patna Saheb) ?
Maharaja Ranjit Singh
212. What is the significance of Kesgarh Saheb (one of the 5 Takhts) ?
Khalsa Panth was created here on Vaisakhi of 1699 A.D. by Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
213. What is the significance of Damdama Saheb (one of the 5 Takhts) ?
1. Guru Gobind Singh Ji got the full Paath of Guru Granth Saheb written here.
2. It was called 'Guru Ki Kashi' by Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
214. What does 'Damdama' mean ?
Resting place.
215. Whom did Guru Gobind Singh Ji dictate the Guru Granth Saheb to ?
Bhai Mani Singh Ji
216. Who wrote the 'Zaffarnama' ?
Guru Gobind Singh Ji wrote this 'Letter of Victory' in Persian to Aurangzeb.
217. When did Aurangzeb die ?
March 3, 1707 A.D.
218. Who was the eldest son of Aurangzeb and why didn't he become the next Emperor ?
Muhammad Sultan died before Aurangzeb on December 14, 1676.
219. Name the third son of Aurangzeb who proclaimed himself the Emperor of India after the death of Aurangzeb.
Muhammad Azam
220. Name the second son of Aurangzeb who was the heir-apparent and who begged Guru Gobind Singh Ji's assistance against his brother, Muhammad Azam.
Prince Muhammad Muazzam (later became Emperor Muhammad Muazzam Bahadur Shah)
221. In which battle did Guru Gobind Singh Ji lend a helping hand to Muhammad Muazzam ?
Battle of Jajau (June 18, 1707)
222. In which year did Guru Gobind Singh Ji become 'Joti Jot' (immersed in the Eternal Light) ?
In 1708 A.D.
223. What is the significance of Hazur Saheb (one of the 5 Takhts) ?
Guru Gobind Singh Ji became 'Joti Jot' (immersed in the Eternal Light) here in 1708 A.D.
224. Who built Hazur Saheb ?
Maharaja Ranjit Singh
225. On the banks of which river is Hazur Saheb situated ?
River Godavari
226. What was the relationship between Akbar, Jehangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb ?
Jehangir was Akbar's son, Shah Jahan's father and Aurangzeb's grandfather.
(Akbar -->Jehangir -->Shah Jahan -->Aurangzeb)
227. Name the cities founded by the Gurus.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji: Kartarpur
Guru Angad Dev Ji: Khadur Saheb
Guru Amardas Ji: Goindval Saheb
Guru Ramdas Ji: Amritsar
Guru Arjan Dev Ji: TarnTaran, Kartarpur (Jullunder), Sri Hargobindpur
Guru Hargobind Ji: Kiratpur, Mehrey
Guru Har Rai Ji: Bagat and Chiryaghar of Kiratpur
Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji: Anandpur (originally known as Chak Nanaki)
Guru Gobind Singh Ji: Paonta Saheb, Guru Ka Lahore
228. Name the six forts of Anandpur.
Anandgarh
Lohgarh
Fatehgarh
Holgarh
Kesgarh
Nirmohgarh
229. Name the five cardinal vices.
1. Kam (Lust, fornication)
2. Krodh (Anger, wrath)
3. Lobh (Greed, hoarding)
4. Moh (Worldly attachment)
5. Ahankar (Conceit, egoism, pride)
230. What are the virtuous counterparts of these five vices ?
1. Self Control of Kam
2. Forgiveness of Krodh
3. Contentment of Lobh
4. Love of God of Moh
5. Humility of Ahankar
231. Name Ten historic Gurdwaras in Pakistan.
1. Bal Leela
2. Chhevin Patshai
3. Dehra Saheb
4. Kyara Saheb
5. Maal Ji Saheb
6. Nankana Saheb
7. Panja Saheb
8. Pati Saheb
9. Sacha Soda
10. Tambu Saheb
232. Name the five 'sarovars' of Amritsar.
Amritsar
Kolsar
Santokhsar
Bibeksar
Ramsar
233. Where has the starting 'Pauri' of 'Ardas' i.e. from 'Sri Bhagauti Ji Sahay ...to... Sab thain hoe sahay' taken from ?
It is the first 'Pauri' of 'Bhagauti Ki Vaar' (or 'Chandi Ki Vaar') taken from the 'Dasham Granth'.
234. Referring to the daily Sikh 'Ardas' where the various Sikh martyrs are remembered, write the type of martyrdom that the following Sikhs underwent :
1. Bhai Mati Das: Sawn into two pieces (Aariyaan naal cheere gaye)
2. Bhai Mani Singh: Body was cut at each joint (Band band kataye)
3. Bhai Taru Singh: His hair was scrapped off his scalp (Khopariaan utarwaiyaan)
4. Bhai Shahbaz Singh: He and his father (Subeg Singh) were crushed on the wheel. (Charakhariyaan te chare)
235. Write the inter-family relationships of the Gurus after Guru Amardas.
1. Guru Ramdas Ji was the son-in-law of Guru Amardas Ji
2. Guru Arjan Dev Ji was the son of Guru Ramdas Ji
3. Guru Hargobind Ji was the son of Guru Arjan Dev Ji
4. Guru Harrai Ji was the grandson of Guru Hargobind Ji
5. Guru Harkrishan Ji was the son of Guru Harrai Ji
6. Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji was the son of Guru Hargobind Ji
7. Guru Gobind Singh Ji was the son of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.
236. When was Banda Singh Bahadur born ?
October 27, 1670 A.D.
237. What was his name in childhood ?