Guru Gobind Singh: The Tenth Sikh Guru
Guru Gobind Singh, Born as Gobind Rai on 22nd December 1666 in Patna, Bihar, was a spiritual master, warrior, poet and philosopher. His birth anniversary falls in the month of January as per the lunar calendar. At just the age of nine, he was installed as the leader of the Sikhs which made him the tenth and the final human Sikh Guru after his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur was martyred by emperor Aurangzeb for protecting the rights of Kashmiri Hindus. He was the only son of Guru Tegh Bahadur. His education continued even after he became the 10th Guru, both in reading and writing as well as martial arts such as horse riding and archery. The life example and leadership of Guru Gobind Singh have been of historical importance to the sikh community. His preachings and values have been carried across from generations to generations. Guru ji fought many battles, but his battles were never for land or money like other kings. He always fought against injustice and oppression.