Balak Singh
Indian Sikh religious leader who founded Namdhari (Kuka) sect / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Balak Singh?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Balak Singh (disputed[note 1] – 1862[1]), was an Indian Sikh religious leader who founded the Namdhari (Kuka) sect.[1][2][3][4] He is sometimes described as more of a forerunner rather than as a founder of the sect.[5]
Quick Facts Baba, GuruJi, Guru of the Namdharis ...
Baba, Guru Balak Singh Ji | |
---|---|
Guru of the Namdharis | |
In office 1812–1841 | |
Preceded by | None (position established) or Guru Gobind Singh (according to Namdhari belief) |
Succeeded by | Guru Ram Singh |
Title | First Guru of the Namdharis |
Personal | |
Born | Balak Singh Batra Disputed date of birth Chhoī, Punjab (located in present-day Attock district, Rawalpindi division, Pakistan) |
Died | 6 December 1862 Hazron village |
Religion | Sikhism |
Spouse | Mata Totti |
Parents |
|
Sect | Namdhari |
Religious career | |
Based in | Hazron village |
Close