In 1706, the compilation of the holy scripture of the Sikhs, Guru Granth Sahib, was authenticated by whom of the following?

Correct option is A

​The correct answer is (a) Guru Gobind Singh

Explanation:

• In 1706, Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and last Sikh Guru, authenticated the final compilation of the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of the Sikhs.
• He added the hymns of Guru Tegh Bahadur (his father and the ninth Guru) to the existing compilation originally prepared by Guru Arjan Dev in 1604.
• This final version is known as the Adi Granth Sahib or Guru Granth Sahib.
• Guru Gobind Singh then declared the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru of the Sikhs, ending the line of human Gurus.

Information Booster:

• The Guru Granth Sahib contains hymns and teachings of Sikh Gurus and several saints from different faiths including Hinduism and Islam.
• It emphasizes monotheism, truth, equality, and devotion to God.
• After 1708, Guru Granth Sahib became the eternal Guru, replacing human Gurus in Sikh tradition.

Guru Gobind Singh (1666–1708):

• 10th and last human Guru of Sikhism.
• Father: Guru Tegh Bahadur (9th Guru), who was martyred by Aurangzeb in 1675.
• Became Guru at the age of 9, on 11 November 1675.

Major Contributions & Legacy

• Founded the Khalsa in 1699, a spiritual and martial Sikh brotherhood.
• Introduced the Five Ks (Panj Kakar) for Khalsa identity:
1. Kesh – Uncut hair
2. Kangha – Wooden comb
3. Kara – Iron bracelet
4. Kirpan – Sword
5. Kacchera – Cotton undergarment

Death & Commemoration

• Assassinated in 1708, at Nanded, aged 41.
• His birth anniversary is observed as Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti,
  and his death anniversary as Guru Gaddi Diwas.

Additional Knowledge:

• Guru Arjan Dev:
• The fifth Guru of Sikhism.
• First compiler of the Adi Granth in 1604.
• Built the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) at Amritsar.
• Guru Angad Dev:
• Second Sikh Guru.
• Known for promoting the Gurmukhi script which later became the script of the Guru Granth Sahib.
• Guru Nanak Dev:
• The founder of Sikhism and first Sikh Guru.
• Composed many hymns that are part of the Guru Granth Sahib.