Sikhism ​
Monotheistic syncretic Indian religion
Inspired by Hinduism and Islam
One of the modern religions
Officially casteless, but some Sikhs do follow caste rules
Requires an initiation ceremony
History ​
Founded by some followers of Guru Nanak
1675: Guru Tegh Bahadur was beheaded
1699: -> Guru Gobind Singh founded Khalsa, the warrior community, to protect Sikhs
1984: Bhindranwale and his group occupied the Golden Temple, demand the formation of a sikh country, Khalistan. He was killed in Operation Blue Star in the Golden Temple, sparking Sikh outrage. Angry Sikhs assassinated Indira Gandhi.
2023: Khalistan leader was killed in Canada
Concepts ​
Guru ​
Teacher of Sikhism
11 in total
Five Ks ​
Five symbols of Sikhism
Required for observant Sikhs
Kaur ​
Title for Sikh womenLit. princess
Singh ​
Title for Sikh menLit. lion
Ajitani Hifumi