Sikhism Figures
Guru Arjan
Guru Arjan shaped Sikh scripture, worship, and communal identity in a decisive way.
Notable contribution
Compiled the Adi Granth and developed central Sikh institutions in Amritsar.
Profile notes
- The Adi Granth gathered Sikh Guru hymns and selected devotional voices from other traditions.
- He is closely associated with the Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar.
- His death under Mughal authority became a major moment in Sikh historical memory.