Consider the following statements : 1. The early Sikh Gurus were religious preachers and did not interfere in politics but Guru Arjan extended his good wishes for the rebel prince Khusrau. 2. Guru Arjan attempted to organize the finances by introducing th

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Q: 65 (CAPF/2021)
Consider the following statements :
1. The early Sikh Gurus were religious preachers and did not interfere in politics but Guru Arjan extended his good wishes for the rebel prince Khusrau.
2. Guru 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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History

question_exam: 

CAPF

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The correct answer is option 3: Both 1 and 2.

Statement 1 is correct. The early Sikh Gurus, from Guru Nanak to Guru Arjan, were primarily religious preachers and did not involve themselves in politics. However, Guru Arjan, the fifth Sikh Guru, extended his support and good wishes to the rebel prince Khusrau. This act can be seen as a mild interference in politics.

Statement 2 is also correct. Guru Arjan implemented several reforms and initiatives during his leadership, one of which was the introduction of a system of spiritual tribute known as the `Masands.` These Masands were agents appointed by Guru Arjan to collect this compulsory tribute, which helped in organizing the finances of the Sikh community.

Hence, both statements 1 and 2 are correct, making option 3 the correct answer.