Who among the following was the founder of ‘Khalsa’?

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answered Feb 27, 2022 by Pravask (114k points)
selected Feb 27, 2022 by tushark

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Correct Answer - Option 3 : Guru Govind Singh

It was Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru, who transformed the Sikhs into the Khalsa.
Born on 22 December 1666 Guru Gobind Singh, the final Guru of Sikhism became a Guru on 11 November 1675 at the tender age of 9 and passed away on 7 October 1708.
His birth anniversary is based on the Nanakshahi calendar according to which is celebrated on January 20 in 2021 while for the last year, it was celebrated on January 2.
He is known for his significant contributions to the Sikh religion, including the introduction of the turban to cover hair.
He also founded the principles of Khalsa or the Five ‘K’s.
- The Five K’s are kesh (uncut hair), kanga (wooden comb), kara (iron or steel bracelet), kirpan (dagger), and kachera (short breeches).
- These were the five articles of faith that a Khalsa must always adorn.
He also laid down many other rules for the Khalsa warriors to follow like abstaining from tobacco, alcohol, halal meat, etc.
He named Guru Granth Sahib, the religious text of the Khalsa and the Sikhs, as the next Guru of the two communities.
He fought against the Mughals in the battle of Muktsar in 1705.