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The first Sikh
prophet, Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in 1469 and the 10th
and last Sikh prophet, Guru Gobind Singh Ji went to his
heavenly abode in 1708. This time period lasted for more
than 239 long years. The Sikh religion progressed very
well during this time, under the Guru's proper guidance.
While Guru Nanak Dev Ji started the Sikh religion by
preaching against the caste system, animal sacrifice,
and fasting, Guru Gobind Singh Ji completed its form by
requiring all Sikhs to get baptized. Many Sikhs, who
were very close to Guru Sahib, wrote Rehatnamas based on
his teachings, which are called the Sikh code of
conduct. All the Gurus preached for service to humanity,
sharing with the needy, and praising God. Guru Angad Dev
Ji, the 2nd Guru, developed the Gurmukhi script of the
Punjabi language...know
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