The Sikhs

The founding of the Sikh faith by Guru Nanak in India marked a significant challenge to the caste system and religious authority, advocating for gender equality and rejecting idolatry. This progressive stance led to hostility from both Hindus and Muslims, resulting in violence against three of Nanak's successors. The ongoing conflict culminated in the 1984 destruction of the Golden Temple by the Indian Army, which prompted Sikh bodyguards to assassinate Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, highlighting the enduring struggles faced by the Sikh community.