Easy Trick: NAARA HHH (triple H) TeG
- N- Guru Nanak
- A- Guru Angad
- A- Guru Amar Das
- R- Guru Ram Das
- A- Guru Arjan
- H- Guru Hargobind
- H- Guru Harraya
- H- Guru Harkishan
- T- Guru Teg Bahadur
- G- Guru Gobind SIngh
Why this topic matters in exams?
The Sikh Gurus are frequently asked in SSC, UPSC and state exams. Questions often test Chronological order of gurus, Key teachings and contributions and important events during their time, social and curltural reforms introduced.
By mastering this you can securer easy marks in general knowledge and history sections.
Chronological order of Sikh Gurus
1. Guru Nanak Dev
2. Guru Angad Dev
3. Guru Amar Das
4. Guru Ram Das
5. Guru Arjan Dev
6. Guru Har Gobind
7. Guru Har Rai
8. Guru Har Kishan
9. Guru Tegh Bahadur
10. Guru Gobind Singh
Quick facts about each Guru
Guru Nanak Dev- Founder of Sikhism, preached equaility, rejected caste system , often asked in SSC.
Guru Angad Dev- Introduced Gurumukhi scirpt and promoted literacy.
Guru Amar Das- Started Langar tradition , promoted women's rights
Guru Ram Das- Founded Amritsar, strenghtened Sikh community.
Guru Arjan Dev- Compiled Adi Granth, built Golden Temple, martyred
Guru Har Gobind: Introduced Miri-Piri and spiritual temporal authority, militarized Sikhs
Guru Har Rai: Known for compassion and healing, maintained army but avoided conflict.
Guru Har Kishan: Youngest guru, helped during smallpox epidemic.
Guru Tegh Bahadur: Martyred for protecting religious freedom against Aurangzeb.
Guru Gobind Singh: Founded khalsa in 1699, introduced 5Ks, warrior saint.
Exam Tips
who founded Sikhism? -> Guru Nanak Dev
which guru compiled Adi Granth? Guru Arjan Dev
Who founded khalsa? Guru Gobind Singh
which guru introduces Gurumukhi scirpt? Guru Angad dev
who founded Amritsar? Guru Ram Das
who was martyred for religious freedom? Guru Teg Bahadur.
Always connect Gurus with their signature contribution.
Frequently asked questions or FAQs
Q1. Who was the founder of Sikhism?
Guru Nanak Dev
Q2. Which guru introduced Gurumukhi script?
Guru Angad Dev
Q3. who compiled the Adi Granth?
Guru Arjan dev
Q4. which guru founded Amritsar?
Guru Ram das
Q5. Who founded Khalsa in 1699?
Guru Gobind Singh
Q6. who was martyred for protecting religious freedom?
Guru teg bahadur
Q7. Who was the youngest sikh guru?
Guru Har krishan
Q8. what is Miri Piri
A concept introduced by Guru Har Gobind combining spiritual and temporal authority.
Q9. Which guru built the Golden temple?
Guru Arjan dev
Q10. Who introduced the 5Ks in Sikhism?
Guru Gobind Singh
