Open to all through the teachings of its 10 Gurus and GGS
Created during the time that
there was a lot of conflict
between the Hindu and Muslim
religions
Found by Guru Nanak who
was born in 1469
Started rebelling against ruling
Age of 11
Refused to wear
sacred threads to
distinguish him in the
caste system
Inspired by a powerful
spiritual experience
Gave him a vision
of true nature of
God
Wanted harmony and equality
Wanted everyone to believe that all
humans are equal and can realise the
divine within them through devotion to
God, truthful living and service to
humanity
Hostile to Mughal empire
Called the
leader Babur,
the "Messenger
of Death"
Established a
village in Punjab
called Kartarpur
for his followers to
live
Tried to create a more
humane direction for
country
Passed leadership onto 9 other Gurus.
Guru is a teacher
Caste System
A system of division
of labour and power
in human society
Aryan priests divided society
4 Parts
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Sudras
"Untouchables"
Determined by
birth
11th century onwards, North India was
subject to invasions