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The Sikh Khalsa was founded by

  1. Guru Teg Bahadur

  2. Guru Nanak

  3. Guru Gobind Singh

  4. Guru Hargobind
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Explanation

The Sikh Khalsa (Order of the Pure Ones) was founded by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 during the Vaisakhi festival at Anandpur Sahib. This martial brotherhood was created to defend the Sikh community against Mughal persecution and established a distinct Sikh identity with the 5 Ks (Kesh, Kangha, Kara, Kachhera, Kirpan). The founding marked a transformative moment in Sikh history, converting the community into a disciplined fighting force.

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