Guru Nanak Dev : Life and teaching of Guru Nanak, Concept of Langer; Sangat;Guru Gaddi; His views on Position of Women. Expansion and Consolidation of Sikhism

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• 1. Guru Nanak Dev : Life and teaching

• of Guru Nanak, Concept of Langer; Sangat;Guru Gaddi; His views on Position of Women.

• 2. Expansion and Consolidation of Sikhism: Contribution of Guru Angad; Guru Amar Das and Guru Ram Das.

• 3. Guru Arjun Dev: His Contribution to the Panth; Compilation of the Adi Granth; causes and significance of the martyrdom of Guru Arjun Dev.

4. Development of Sikhism :

• 4. Development of Sikhism :

• Guru Hargovind’s new policy and its justification; martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur and its significance.

• 5. Creation of Khalsa :

• Circumstances leading to the creation of Khalsa and its significance, the new injunctions and symbols of the Khalsa; post-Khalsa activities of Guru Govind Singh.

• 6. Banda Singh Bahadur:

• Establishment of Independent rule; his achievements; socio-economic trasformation.

• 7. Punjab under Ranjit Singh :

• Civil and military administration; land revenue system; Anglo-Sikh relations upto 1839.

• 8. British Rule :

• Circumstances leading to the annexation to the

• Punjab; British administration structure.

• 9. Socio-religious reform movements :

• Namdharis; Singh Sabha; Arya Samaj.

10. The Phases of Freedom Struggle :

• 10. The Phases of Freedom Struggle :

• Agitation of 1907; the Ghadar Movement; the Jalianwala Bagh; the Gurudwara reform movement; circumstances leading to the partition of the Punjab.

• 11. Developments after Independence :

• Rehabilitation and resettlement after partition; Punjabi Suba Movement; the Reorganization Act of 1966; agrarian changes with special reference to Green revolution.

• 12. Map : (a) Important Historical places :-

• Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib, Chamkaur Sahib,

• Kiratpur, Paonta Sahib, Sirhind,

• Muktsar, Tarn Taran, Lahore,

• Machhiwara, Ropar Kapurthala,

• (b) Battles of Banda Bahadur.

• (c) Ranjit Singh’s Kingdom.

Birth and Parentage

• Birth and Parentage

• Boyhood and education

• In Various Occupation

• Marriage

• Service in Sultanpur

• Enlightenment

• Travels or Udasis

• Settlement at Kartarpur

• Appointment of Successor

• Death

Cancept of God

• Cancept of God

• The Unity of God

• God is Formless

• Greatness and Transcendence of God

• God is Omnipotent and Omnipresent

• Significance of Divine Order

• God’s Grace

• Self-Surrender

• Worship of Name

• Greatness of ‘Shabad’ or Word

• Necessity of Guru

• No Belief in Asceticism

• Transmigration and Karma Theory

• Universal Brotherhood

• Denunciation of Caste System

• Condemnation of Empty Rituals

• Morality and Social Service

• Emphasis on Honest Earning

• NoBelief in the Sanctity or Sanskrit Language

• Uplift of Women

• Sach Khand

Concept of Langar

• Concept of Langar

• Concept of Sangat

• Concept of Guru-Gaddi

• Position of Women

Popularization of Gurumukhi among the Sikhs

• Popularization of Gurumukhi among the Sikhs

• Collection of Guru Nanak’s Hymns

• Compilation of Janamsakhi – A Controversial Issue

• Institution of Langar

• Condemnation of Udasis

• Discipline in sikh Church

• Institution of Sangat

• Composition of Shabads

• Foundation of Goindwal

• Appointment of Successor

Construction of Baoli at Goindwal

• Construction of Baoli at Goindwal

• Elaboration of Langar Institution

• Collection and Compilation of Hymns

• Manji System

• Separation of the Sikhs from Udasis

• Social Reforms

• Repudiation of Caste-distinction and Untouchbility

• Prohibition of Sati

• Prohibition of Pardah System

• Prohibition of Intoxicants

• New Place of Pilgrimage

• New Mode of celebrating Festivals

• Simplification of Death,Marriage and Birth Ceremonies

• Akbar’s Visit to Goindwal

• Appointment of Successor

Foundation of Ramdaspura or Amritsar

• Foundation of Ramdaspura or Amritsar

• Introduction of Masand System

• Reconciliation between the Sikhs and the Udasis

• Other Measures of Propaganda and Consolidation

• Guru Ram Das’s Friendly Relations with Akbar

• Appointemt of Successor-

• Guruship becomes Hereditary

Construction of Harimandir in Amritsar

• Construction of Harimandir in Amritsar

• Foundation of Tarn Taran

• Foundetion of Kartarpur and Hargovindpur

• Construction of Baoli at Lahore

• Organisation and Development of Masand System

• Compilation of Adi Granth

• Encouragement of Horse Trade

• Social Reforms

• Vigorous Preaching of Sikhism

• Guru Arjun’s Friendly Relations with Akbar

• Self-sacrifice for Sikhism

Need of the Compilation of Holy Granth

• Need of the Compilation of Holy Granth

• Collection of Material

• Work of Compilation of the Adi Granth

• Contributors of Adi Granth

• (i) Sikh Gurus(ii) Hindu Bhakats and

• Muslim Sufis (iii) Bhats (iv) Minstrels

• 5. Arrangement of the Material

• 6. Contents

• 7. Language

• 8. Importance of Adi Granth

• (i) Sikhs get their Holy Scripture

• (ii) Availability of the True Vani of the Gurus

• (iii) Independent Entity of Sikhism

• (iv) A Great Book of Synthesis

• (v) Literary Importance of Adi Granth

• (vi) Historical Importance of Adi Granth

• (a) About the Political Condition

• (b) About the Social Condition

• (c) About the Religious Condition

• (d) About the Economic Condition

• (e) About the State of Music

• (f) About Language and Literature

Religious Bigotry of Jahagir

• Religious Bigotry of Jahagir

• Organization and Development of the Sikh Panth

• Incitement of jahangir by the Naqshabandis

• Animosity of Chandu Shah

• Hostility of Prithia

• Compilation of Adi Granth

• Khusro’s Revolt-An Immediate Cause

• Significance of Guru Arjun’s Martyrdom

• Transformation of Sikhism

• Hostile Sikh-Mughal Relations

• Chapter of Persecution of the Sikhs Opened

• The Sikh Church Gained Unity and Strength

• Impact on the Future of Sikh History

Ideology of Sikhism

• Ideology of Sikhism

• Development of Sikhism before Guru Hargobind

• Mughal Government’s Policy of Religious Intolerance

• Martyrdom of Guru Arjun Dev

• Parting Message of Guru Arjun Dev

• Contribution of Jats

• Features of the new Policy

Wearing of two Swords- ‘Miri & Piri’

• Wearing of two Swords- ‘Miri & Piri’

• Adoption of Symbols of Royalty

• Offerings of Arms and Horses to the Guru

• Organization of Army

• Change in the Daily Life of the Guru

• Construction of Akal Takht

• Fortification of Amritsar

Sikh’s Misunderstandings about the New Policy

• Sikh’s Misunderstandings about the New Policy

• New Policy- Justified by Circumstances

• Performance of Religious Duties by the Guru

• New Policy-not Entircly New

• Impact of the New Policy

1. Previous Hostility between the Sikhs and the Mughals

• 1. Previous Hostility between the Sikhs and the Mughals

• 2. Fanaticism of Aurangzeb

• 3. Influence of the Naqshabandis on AurangZeb

• 4. The Guru’s Travels for preaching Sikhism

• 5. Alleged Political and Military Activities of the Guru

• 6. Hostility of Dhir Mal and Ram Rai

• 7. Persecution of Kashmiri Pandits

• Arrest and Martyrdom of the Guru

An Unparalleled Event of History

• An Unparalleled Event of History

• Tradition of Sacrifice for Religion

• Feelings of Indignation and Revenge in the Punjab

• Hinduism was Saved

• Foundation of Khalsa

• Warfare between the Sikhs and the Mughals

1.Measures for the Development of Sikhism by the previous nine Gurus

• 1.Measures for the Development of Sikhism by the previous nine Gurus

• 2. Auranzeb’s Atrocities upon the Hindus and Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur

• 3. Weekness and Cowardice of the Hindus

• 4. Unreliable Hill Rajas

• 5. Shackles of Caste

• 6. Dissenting Sects within Sikhism

• 7. Decadence of Masand System

• 8. Influence of the Sikh Jats

• 9. Mission of the Guru’s Life

Logical Completion of Work begun by Guru Nanak

• Logical Completion of Work begun by Guru Nanak

• End of Masand System

• Increasing Importance of the Khalsa Sangats

• Increase in the number of the Sikhs

• Infusion of New Spirit among the Sikhs

• Uplift of Down-trodden People

• Increasing Importance of Jats in the Sikh Community

• Successful Resistance of the Mughals

• Warfare between the Guru and the Hill Rajas

• Seprate and Independent Entity of Sikh Community

• Democratic Elements in Sikhism

• Rise of Political Power of the Sikhs

Religious Zeal of Sikhs

• Religious Zeal of Sikhs

• Mughal tyranny

• Leadership of Banda Bahadur

• Help of Sikhs & Sikh Leaders

• Administration of Banda Bahadur

• Business of Mughal Army in Internal wars

Limited Resorrces of Banda

• Limited Resorrces of Banda

• Strength of the Mughal Empire

• Opposition of the Hindu Rulers

• Rift among the Sikhs

• Kingly Ways

• Ill-will of the people of Punjab

• Sudden Attack of the Imperial forces

• Desertion of Baba Vinod Singh