2021 · Q65
Consider the following statements
- 1The early Sikh Gurus were religious preachers and did not interfere in politics but Guru Arjan extended his good wishes for the rebel prince Khusrau.
- 2Guru Arjan attempted to organize the finances by introducing the system of more or less compulsory ‘spiritual tribute to be collected by his agents called Masands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Both statements are correct. The early Sikh Gurus were essentially religious preachers who stayed out of politics, but Guru Arjan blessed the rebel Mughal prince Khusrau, which led Jahangir to execute him in 1606. Guru Arjan also systematized Sikh finances by instituting the compulsory spiritual tribute (dasvandh) collected through his agents, the masands. Hence both statements are correct.