At which of the following places did Guru Gobind Singh Ji take Amrit?

Correct option is C

Guru Gobind Singh Ji took Amrit and initiated the Khalsa Panth at Anandpur Sahib on 13 April 1699, during the festival of Baisakhi. This event marked the foundation of the Khalsa, a community of initiated Sikhs committed to the principles of Sikhism.

On this historic occasion, Guru Gobind Singh Ji prepared Amrit (nectar) and first gave it to the Panj Pyare (the Five Beloved Ones), who volunteered to sacrifice their lives for their faith. After initiating them, Guru Ji himself took Amrit, setting an example for the Sikh community.

Information Booster

• Khalsa Panth was founded at Keshgarh Sahib, Anandpur in 1699.
• Guru Gobind Singh Ji introduced the Five Ks (Kesh, Kangha, Kara, Kirpan, Kachera).
• The Panj Pyare were Bhai Daya Singh, Bhai Dharam Singh, Bhai Himmat Singh, Bhai Mohkam Singh, and Bhai Sahib Singh.
• The event abolished the caste system within the Sikh community.
• Guru Gobind Singh Ji declared, “From now on, the Guru will be Khalsa, and the Khalsa will be the Guru.”
• The title of Singh (Lion) and Kaur (Princess) was given to all initiated Sikhs.

Additional Knowledge

• (a) Ludhiana Sahib: No historical event related to Guru Gobind Singh Ji taking Amrit occurred here.
• (b) Nanded Sahib: Guru Gobind Singh Ji passed away in 1708 at Hazur Sahib, Nanded, but did not take Amrit there.
• (c) Anandpur Sahib: Correct answer; the birthplace of Khalsa Panth and the site where Guru Ji took Amrit.
• (d) Jalandhar Sahib: No such event related to Amrit initiation took place here.