Becoming guru at 11 following the execution of his father Arjan, who introduced militarism to Sikhism with the founding of the Akal Sena? He symbolised this by wearing two swords representing temporal power and spiritual authority. He also constructed the Akal Takht (Throne of the Timeless One).

Guru Hargobind

The third guru of Sikhism, he held the position from 1552 - when he was 70 - to 1574 (when he was 95). He was an important innovator and introduced the Manji system, a Sikh religious administrative unit similar to a parish or diocese that's still in use today.

Guru Amar Das

Becoming guru at 14 following the death of his grandfather Hargobind, who was the seventh Sikh guru? He maintained the large army his grandfather amassed but avoided conflict, and is also know for supporting the Sufi influenced Dara Shikoh instead of conservative Sunni influenced Aurangzeb as they fought over the Mughal Empire throne.

Guru Har Rai

2nd Sikh Guru (1539–1552); succeeded Guru Nanak, promoted Langar (community kitchen), introduced Gurmukhi script for Sikh scriptures, and emphasized devotional practice and physical fitness.

Guru Angad

The second of the Sikh gurus to be executed, this time by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, his day of martyrdom is commemorated in India on November 24. Who was the ninth Sikh guru, considered a principled and fearless warrior, a learned spiritual scholar and a poet.

Guru Tegh Bahadur

Who was the fifth Sikh guru, considered the religion's first martyr following his execution by Mughal emperor Jahangir? He compiled the first official edition of the Sikh scripture called the Adi Granth, which later expanded into the Guru Granth Sahib.

Guru Arjan

Eternal Sikh Guru since 1708; the sacred scripture of Sikhism containing hymns of the Sikh Gurus and other saints, serving as spiritual and moral guide for the community.

Guru Granth Sahib

Collective term for the Sikh community as the embodiment of the Guru after Guru Gobind Singh; represents the living spiritual authority of Sikhism and guides followers in faith and practice.

Guru Panth

The youngest guru in Sikhism, who reigned from the age of five untl his death from smallpox at seven? It was said that he contracted the disease while curing his followers.

Guru Har Krishan

10th Sikh Guru; warrior-poet and spiritual leader who founded the Khalsa in 1699, formalized Sikh martial tradition, and authored key religious texts, including Zafarnama.

Guru Gobind Singh