In northern India in the 14th and 15th centuries, there was a strong anticaste sant tradition. In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Sikh Guru Nanak (1469–1539) and his followers turned this into an organised religious movement in Punjab.
11 August 1960-The Manchester corporation transport committee refuses to let turbaned Sikhs operate as bus conductors
- And how his wide ranging influence and actions are still evident today
Ranjit Singh represented a different, more enlightened, more inclusive model of state-building, and a much-needed path.
There are around 100 Gurudwara Sahibs in Malaysia, with approximately 40 in the state of Perak, where the majority of the Sikh population dwells.
Sikhs consider their turbans a gift from their gurus. Many Sikhs around the world wear the turban as an expression of their faith and commitment to serving humanity.