Question

Who compiled the Adi Granth Sahib?

• A. Guru Nanak
• B. Guru Gobind Singh
• C. Guru Tegh Bahadur
• D. Guru Arjan Dev

Hint:

Remember: Guru Nanak founded Sikhism, Guru Arjan Dev compiled the Adi Granth, and Guru Gobind Singh later declared the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Background of Sikh scriptures.
The Adi Granth Sahib is the central scripture of Sikhism, containing the hymns and teachings of Sikh Gurus as well as saints of other traditions.
Step 2: Compilation.
Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru, undertook the task of compiling the Adi Granth Sahib around 1604 CE. He collected the hymns of Guru Nanak, the succeeding Gurus, and other saints, and installed the scripture at the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) in Amritsar.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, the compilation of the Adi Granth Sahib was done by Guru Arjan Dev.
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