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Which of the followings are principles of Khalsa?

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  1. Every Khalsa will use Singh with his name and a Khalsa woman will use Kaur with her name.

  2. Every Khalsa will wear the five emblems (kakars)- Kes (hair), Kangha (comb), Kara (iron bangle), Kachhera ( long underwear) and Kirpan (sword).

  3. Every Khalsa will believe in one God.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Guru Gobind Singh founded the Sikh warrior community called Khalsa in 1699 and introduced the Five Ks, the five articles of faith that Khalsa Sikhs wear at all times. The five Ks were Kesh - uncut hair, Kangha - a wooden comb, Kara - an iron or steel bracelet worn on the wrist, Kirpan - a sword or dagger, Kacchera - short breeches. Some of principles to be observed by them were:
1.  Not to remove hair from the body.
2. Must believe only in One Immortal God.
3. Not to use Tobacco or other intoxicants
4. Every Khalsa will use Singh with his name and a Khalsa woman will use Kaur with her name.

Which of the following persons represent the Panj Piare?

guru gobind singh ji's life, creation of khalsa, and his personality evolution and development of sikhism india during the period of struggle- 1206 ce - 1757 ce history

  1. Daya Ram, Mathura Dass, Mehar Chand, Sahib Chand and Himmat Rai

  2. Raja Ram, Dharam Dass, Mehar Chand, Sahib Chand and Himmat Rai

  3. Daya Ram, Dharam Dass, Mokham Chand, Sahib Chand and Himmat Rai

  4. Raja Ram, Mathura Dass, Mehar Chand, Sahib Chand and Himmat Rai

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Correct Option: C

Guru Gobind Singh had sent Banda Bahadur to Punjab _______.

guru gobind singh ji's life, creation of khalsa, and his personality evolution and development of sikhism india during the period of struggle- 1206 ce - 1757 ce history

  1. To propagate the Sikh religion

  2. To show off his strength and valour

  3. To crush the enemies of Khalsa

  4. To establish a Sikh empire

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Correct Option: C

Zafarnama was Spiritual victory letter sent by Guru Gobind Singh Ji to __________. 

guru gobind singh ji's life, creation of khalsa, and his personality evolution and development of sikhism india during the period of struggle- 1206 ce - 1757 ce history

  1. Akbar

  2. Aurangzeb

  3. Shahjahan

  4. Jahangir

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Correct Option: B

When Guru Gobind Singh was born?

guru gobind singh ji's life, creation of khalsa, and his personality evolution and development of sikhism india during the period of struggle- 1206 ce - 1757 ce history

  1. 22 November 1666 A.D.

  2. 22 December 1666 A.D.

  3. 23 January 1667 A.D.

  4. 22 December 1667 A.D.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Guru Gobind Singh was born on 22 December 1666 in Patna to Guru Tegh Bahadur and Mata Gujri. He was a warrior, a poet, a philosopher. He completed the sacred scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib in the final form we find it today. He is known for 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.

After the first battle of Anandpur in 1701 A.D., Guru Gobind Singh left Anandpur Sahib and went to stay at __________.

guru gobind singh ji's life, creation of khalsa, and his personality evolution and development of sikhism india during the period of struggle- 1206 ce - 1757 ce history

  1. Multan

  2. Nirmoh

  3. Mecca

  4. Patna

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Correct Option: B

Guru Gobind Singh created the Khalsa Panth on the day of Baisakhi in ________.

guru gobind singh ji's life, creation of khalsa, and his personality evolution and development of sikhism india during the period of struggle- 1206 ce - 1757 ce history

  1. 1566 A.D.

  2. 1586 A.D.

  3. 1599 A.D.

  4. 1699 A.D.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Guru Gobind Singh, born on 22 December 1666 was the tenth and last Guru of the SIkh faith. He was a warrior, a poet, a philosopher. He founded the Sikh warrior community called Khalsa in 1699 AD on the day of Baisakhi and introduced the Five Ks, the five articles of faith that Khalsa Sikhs wear at all times. The five Ks were Kesh - uncut hair, Kangha - a wooden comb, Kara - an iron or steel bracelet worn on the wrist, Kirpan - a sword or dagger, Kacchera - short breeches.

What was the immediate cause of battle of Bhangani?

guru gobind singh ji's life, creation of khalsa, and his personality evolution and development of sikhism india during the period of struggle- 1206 ce - 1757 ce history

  1. Sikhs did not allow the marriage party of Bhim Chand's son to pass through Paonta Sahib which was on its way to Garhwal

  2. Old enmity between Guru Gobind Singh and Bhim Chand

  3. Recruitment of 500 Pathans in Guru Gobind Singh's army

  4. Guru Gobind Singh was against idol worship

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Correct Option: A

When the battle of Bhangani was fought?

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  1. 1699 A.D.

  2. 1688 A.D.

  3. 1677 A.D.

  4. 1666 A.D.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Battle of Bhangani was the first battle fought by Guru Gobind Singh with hill Chieftains. It was fought on September 18, 1688 at Bhangani near Paonta Sahib. The battle resulted in the death of several of the Guru's and the Pir's disciples, including the two sons of the Pir.

Guru Gobind Singh was assassinated by __________.

guru gobind singh ji's life, creation of khalsa, and his personality evolution and development of sikhism india during the period of struggle- 1206 ce - 1757 ce history

  1. Mughal

  2. Hindu

  3. Afghan Pathan

  4. Sikh

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Correct Option: C