Who among the following is the sixth Guru of Sikhism?

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This question was previously asked in

SSC GD Constable Previous Year Paper (Held on: 29th November 2021 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Guru Hargobind.Key Points

Guru Hargobind
- He became a guru at the age of 11 after the death of his father Guru Arjan Dev
- Guru Hargobind is credited with developing a strong Sikh army. This brought him into direct conflict with the Mughals.
- It is believed that Guru Hargobind carried two swords at his succession ceremony.
- He was an adept swordsman, wrestler and rider as he had been imparted training in military warfare and martial arts.
- He constructed the Akal Takht, the highest seat temporal seat of the Sikhs. Spiritual and temporal matters related to the Sikh community are resolved at Akal Takht.
- Besides building an army, he founded congregational prayers to promote Sikhism.
- He sent his followers to various places across India to spread the word of Guru Nanak, the first Guru of Sikhs.

Additional Information

Guru Nanak- He was the founder of Sikhism as well as the first Sikh Guru. He started the practice of "Langer".
Guru Angad- He also developed the Gurumukhi script.
Guru Amar Das- Composed the Anand Sahib, introduced the simple Anand Karaj marriage and abolished Sati among the Sikhs.
Guru Ram Das- He laid the foundation of the holy city of Amritsar and initiated the construction of the Golden Temple.
Guru Arjan Dev- Compiled the Adi Granth and constructed the Golden Temple.
Guru Hargobind- Created the Sikh martial art called Gatka. Built the Akal Takhat.
Guru Har Rai- He was known as the "tender-Hearted Guru".
Guru Har Kishan- Youngest Sikh Guru, installed at the age of 5.
Guru Teg Bahadur- Refused to convert to Islam and was beheaded by Aurangzeb.
Guru Gobind Singh- He was the last Sikh Guru. He established the military force of "Khalsa".