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Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak Dev Ji in North West India in 15th century A.D. India at that time was ruled by Muslim rulers with majority of population who were Hindus. There were devotional movement that were taken into strides by saints and devotees who preceded Guru Nanak Dev Ji and their teaching were also included in Sikh Holy Scripture.

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