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Also Known As Gobind Rai • Govind Singh
Born 1666 • Patna • India
Died October 7, 1708 (aged 42) • Nanded • India
Founder Khalsa
Notable Works “Dasam Granth”
Notable Family Members father Guru Tegh Bahādur

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Guru Gobind Singh, 18th century, Punjab
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