Sikhism was founded by a wise man called Guru Nanak. Guru Nanak is considered the first Sikh Guru. Sikhism is still based on his teachings and those of the nine Sikh Gurus who followed him.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji History & Significance: Guru Nanak Ji was born in 1469 and lived in a time of huge inequality in the 15th century. He was the founder of Sikhism and became the first Sikh Guru.