Question

Which of the followings were contributions of Guru Amardas Ji?

• A. Condemnation of Caste System and Untouchability
• B. Criticism of Sati and Purdah System
• C. Prohibition of Intoxicants
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Guru Amar Das was the third of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism. He was a very religious Vaishanavite Hindu before becoming a Sikh. Some of his contributions were:

1. Established the city of Goindval on the banks of river Bias in 1552 A.D.
   
2. Abolished the caste system.
   
3. Strictly prohibited practices such as Sati, Parda and encouraged widow-remarriage.
   
4. He taught that a devotee should keep his mind in control, eat only when hungry and prevent intoxicants.