Evolution of the Sikh Community
Students will trace the development of the Sikh community under the later Gurus, including the compilation of the Guru Granth Sahib and the formation of the Khalsa.
Key Questions
- Analyze how the Sikh community evolved and consolidated its identity under the successive Gurus.
- Evaluate the significance of the Guru Granth Sahib as the holy scripture and living Guru.
- Explain the historical context and impact of the formation of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh.
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