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History of Sikhism

Okay kiddo, let me tell you a story about a religion called Sikhism.

Long, long ago in India, there was a wise man named Guru Nanak. He wanted to create a religion that was different from the ones that already existed in India. He believed that everyone, no matter their religion, should be treated equally. He also believed that there was only one God, and that God existed in all things.

Many people were inspired by Guru Nanak's teachings and became his followers, called Sikhs. After Guru Nanak, there were nine other Gurus who continued to spread his message and teachings.

One of the most important Gurus was Guru Gobind Singh. He was very brave and fought against injustice in the world. He also created the Khalsa, a special group of Sikhs who were dedicated to defending their religion and fighting for what was right.

Sikhs believe in the importance of always doing good deeds and living a life of honesty and kindness. They also have some special traditions, like wearing a turban and not cutting their hair.

Today, there are Sikhs all over the world, and they continue to follow the teachings of Guru Nanak and the other Gurus.