The 10 Guru's
Guru Nanak (1469-1539)
Guru Nanak was born at Talwandi (now called Nankana Sahib) in Punjab. He founded the Sikh religion. He was the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. His birth is celebrated world-wide on Kartik Puranmashi, the full-moon day. Guru Nanak’s teachings can be found in the Sikh scripture Guru Granth Sahib. Guru Granth Sahib is a vast collection of revelatory verses recorded in Gurmukhi. Guru Nanak appointed Bhai Lehna as the successor Guru, renaming him as Guru Angad. Guru Nanak died on 22 September 1539 in Kartarpur, at the age of 70.
Guru Angad (1539-1552)
Guru Angad was the second of the ten Sikh Gurus. He invented the Gurumukhi script. It became the medium of writing the Punjabi language and the hymns of the Gurus were expressed in this language.
Guru Amar Das (1552-1574)
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Guru Amar Das was the third of the ten Sikh Gurus. He strengthened the tradition of the free kitchen, Guru Ka Langar (started by Guru Nanak. He completely abolished the custom of Sati amongst the Sikhs.
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