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Facts

Born April 15, 1469 • Pakistan
Died 1539 (aged 69) • Kartarpur • India
Founder Sikhism
Subjects Of Study Sikhism • meditation

Photos

Guru Nanak
Two young pilgrims wearing orange headscarves sit on red mats eating a meal inside Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, with framed Sikh portraits and a sign on the teal wall behind them.
Crowds of Sikh pilgrims gather outside the white domed building of Gurudwara Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib, Pakistan, during a religious celebration.
The 10 Sikh Gurus and Mardana, Guru Nanak's companion
Guru Nanak
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