Baba Dayal Das Baba Dayal Das
Study guide for Baba Dayal Das under Important Personalities for UPSC Civil Services Preparation. Study guide for Baba Dayal Das under Important Personalities for UPSC Civil Services Preparation.
Baba Dayal Das
Baba Dayal Das (1783–1855) was a 19th-century Sikh reformer and the founder of the Nirankari movement, which sought to purge Sikhism of Brahmanical rituals and restore it to its original, formless (Nirankar) monotheistic roots.
Importance in UPSCUPSC में महत्व
Essential for understanding the socio-religious reform movements in 19th-century Punjab, the evolution of Sikh identity, and the reaction against colonial-era religious syncretism.
Learning Outcomesसीखने के परिणाम
- Master foundational concepts and mechanisms of Baba Dayal Das.
- Evaluate spatial distribution, institutional frameworks, and policy dimensions.
- Apply high-yield mnemonics to solve tricky Prelims and Mains questions.
Prerequisitesआवश्यक शर्तें
- Socio-Religious Reform Movements of the 19th Century
- Evolution of Sikhism (Guru Nanak to Guru Gobind Singh)