Question

Khalsa, the 'Society of the Pure', was founded in:
1. 1605
2. 1627
3. 1699
4. 1707

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 1699

The correct answer is 1699.

• In 1699, The Khalsa tradition was initiated by the 10th Guru of Sikhism, Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
• The word 'Khalsa' means 'pure'.
• The formation of Khalsa was a key event in the history of Sikhism.
• The founding of Khalsa is celebrated during the festival of Vaisakhi by Sikhs.
• During the Islamic sharia rule of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, The 10th Guru Gobind Singh Ji started the Khalsa tradition after his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, was beheaded.

• Upon initiation, A Sikh (Khalsa) was given the titles of Singh meaning lion, and Kaur meaning princess.
• Guru Nanak ji was the first Guru of Sikhism.