Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh born Gobind Das (1666-1708) was the tenth and last human Sikh Guru.
His father was the ninth Sikh Guru. His four biological sons died during his lifetime - two in battle and two executed by the Mughal governor Wazir Khan.
Among his notable contributions to Sikhism are founding the Sikh warrior community called Khalsa in 1699 and introducing the Five Ks, the five articles of faith that Khalsa Sikhs wear at all times.
Later years
He is also credited as the one who finalized and enshrined the Guru Granth Sahib as Sikhism's primary holy religious scripture and the eternal Guru.
Historical Gurdwaras
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