adjective; noun: Sikhism Refers to the Indian religion that blends together Islamic and Hindu elements, founded by Nanak Sikhs, disciples of Nanak and his nine successors known as the Ten Gurus, in the Punjab region of India in the late 15th century. Prominent features of this belief system are the lack of a professional priesthood and the eligibility of adults of either sex to conduct religious ceremonies.
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- Go Historic ID
- 19501
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- Topic ID
- 19501
- Title
- Sikh
- Date Added
- December 12, 2012
- Last Updated
- April 12, 2022
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