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Lesson 16: Our 10 Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji

Guru Gobind Singh Ji was born in

December 1666 at Patna Sahib. His

father was Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and
mother Mata Gujri Ji. He had four

sons named Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji,

Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Ji, Sahibzada

Zorawar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Fateh

Singh Ji. Guru Ji’s childhood name was
Gobind Rai. Guru Gobind Singh Ji saw

that his father Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

was a very brave man. He was a great

warrior. He gave his life to defend the

rights of others to live in their religion. His head was separated from his
body. No Sikh had the courage to pick up Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s head or

body. They were scared that they may be killed by the Mughal ruler too.

Only when it was dark, two Sikhs picked Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s body.

Guru Gobind Singh Ji was sad to see this condition of the Sikhs. He wanted

Sikhs to be strong and courageous. He wanted them to stand out and be

seen. He did not want them to hide. So he decided to give them an identity

that will help them do that. He gave them an identity that will make them

stand out and feel braver. He created the Khalsa.

Write answers to the question in complete sentence.

1. What did Guru Gobind Singh Ji decide to do after his father Guru Tegh
Bahadur Ji was martyred by the Mughal ruler?

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