Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? [UPSC CSE Pre1996]
A. Guru Amar Das : Miri and Piri
B. Guru Arjun Dev : Adi Granth
C. Guru Ramdas : Dal Khalsa
D. Guru Gobind Singh : Manji
Answer: Guru Arjun Dev : Adi Granth
Option b is the correct answer
Adi Granth which literally means "first book" is an early compilation of Sikh scriptures by Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Guru of the Sikhs in 1604. This Granth (book) is a sacred book of Sikhs. The tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, added more sacred Shabdas to this scripture during the period 1704 to 1706 . Then in 1708 , before departing for his heavenly abode, Guru Gobind Singh Ji confirmed Adigrantha as the everlasting Guru. Sikhs and texts then came to be known as Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
Important Tips
Dal Khalsa:
The Dal Kalsa was the name of the Sikh Army that operated in 18th Century (1735-1780) in the Punjab region.
The Dal Khalsa was established by Guru Hargobind Singh.
Miri and Piri
Miri and Piri are the two swords adorn by Guru Hargobind Singh, the sixth Guru of the Sikhs.
Miri represents temporal authority and Piri represents spiritual authority.
Manji System
It was established by Guru Amar Das to spread Sikhism around the world
It is a religious administrative unit in Sikhism