Sikhism Figures
Five Gurus whose teachings, institutions, writings, and leadership shaped the Sikh tradition.
5 profilesSikhism Figures
Guru Nanak
Guru Nanak is the first Sikh Guru and the central founding figure of Sikhism.
- Birth
- 1469 CE
- Region
- Punjab
Guru Angad
Guru Angad consolidated Guru Nanak's community through teaching, discipline, and script development.
- Birth
- 1504 CE
- Region
- Punjab
Guru Arjan
Guru Arjan shaped Sikh scripture, worship, and communal identity in a decisive way.
- Birth
- 1563 CE
- Region
- Punjab
Guru Tegh Bahadur
Guru Tegh Bahadur is remembered for spiritual poetry and martyrdom.
- Birth
- 1621 CE
- Region
- Punjab and North India
Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh transformed Sikh identity, discipline, and leadership.
- Birth
- 1666 CE
- Region
- North India and Deccan