Muslim empire was established in Punjab right from the beginning of the 13th century. Muslim rulers gave high rank to muslims and second rank to the Hindus under the establishment of religious state. Due to religious rigidity of Delhi Sultanate struggle arose construction of mosques in place of temples was common. An atmosphere of hate and unkindness was developing. In such an atmosphere the birth of Guru Nanak Dev occurred on 15 April 1469 A.D. He was married to Sulkhani. He had interest in spiritualism. Nanak visited with the view ‘ Manush Ki Jaat Sabe ek’ or caste of all human beings is one. His such visits are called Udasis.
Teachings of Guru Nanak
1. Believe in one God
2. Greatness of Nam and Upasna etc.
3. He gave stress on doing good deeds.
4. He was against castism and High-low.
According to him, “Karma the Honge, Navede, Jati kise Puchni Nahin” Japu ji Patti and Aarti and Barah Mah are his famous creations. By preaching Sikh religion, he made his place in world’s religious and social reformers.
