Baba Ram Rai

Baba Ram Rai (1645–1687) was the eldest son of the Seventh Sikh Guru, Guru Har Rai, and the founder of the Ramraiyas, an unorthodox sect in Sikhism.[1][2] He founded the Guru Ram Rai Darbar Sahib, a Darbar in Dehradun which was built in Indo-Islamic architecture style.[3] Ram Rai's brother Guru Har Krishan was the eighth of the ten Sikh Gurus.[4]

Baba Ram Rai
Personal
Born1645
Died1687
ReligionSikhism
SpouseMata Panjab Kaur
Parents
SectRamraiya
Other namesGuru Ram Rai

References

  1. Smith, R. V. (February 5, 2020). "In the light of the moon" – via www.thehindu.com.
  2. "Rām Rāiyā | Sikhism". Encyclopedia Britannica.
  3. Jain & Handa, p. 37
  4. Pioneer, The. "The fascinating, tragic saga of Baba Ram Rai". The Pioneer.

Bibliography

  • Jain, Madhu; Handa, Omacanda (July 2009). Art and Architecture of Uttarakhand. Pentagon Press. ISBN 9788182744172.
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