History of Sikhism

History of Sikhism revealed from the Historic Gurdwaras in the Pakistan which are important constituents of Sikh Religion. In fact the Sikh religion was founded in subcontinent, which is part of the Pakistan, called Punjab. The Punjab was divided only in 1947 when India and Pakistan were formed. Erstwhile, the whole area was one combined India called Hindustan.

The word ‘Sikh’ in the Punjabi language means ‘disciple’, Sikhs are the disciples of God who follow the writings and teachings of the Ten Sikh Gurus. The wisdom of these teachings in Sri Guru Granth Sahib is practical and universal in their appeal to all mankind.

Sikhism began in Punjab in the fifteenth century. The Indian society at that time was divided into two groups- the Hindus and the Muslims.

The reformers of the Bhakti Movement did try to thin the gulf between the two communities and do away with the blemishes that had crept up in the Hindu society. But still ignorance prevailed. So Guru Nanak felt the need to reform religion and thus he laid the foundation of the Sikh religion.