Question

How many missionaries ('masands') did Guru Amardas Ji train and sent out to various places ? Out of these, how many were women ?

A) Guru Amardas Ji trained and sent out 146 missionaries, with 52 of them being women.
B) Guru Amardas Ji trained and sent out 100 missionaries, with 25 of them being women.
C) Guru Amardas Ji trained and sent out 200 missionaries, with 70 of them being women.
D) Guru Amardas Ji trained and sent out 180 missionaries, with 40 of them being women.

Answer 1

Guru Amardas Ji trained and sent out 146 missionaries, 52 of whom were women, to spread the teachings of Sikhism.

The correct option is A.

Step-by-step explanation:

Guru Amardas Ji, the third Sikh Guru, was known for organizing the Sikh faith into a structured religion and introducing the system of missionaries, known as 'masands', to spread the teachings of Sikhism. Among the options provided, Option A is the correct answer. Guru Amardas Ji trained and sent out 146 missionaries, of which 52 were women. This egalitarian approach was revolutionary as it included women in religious preaching roles during a time when such inclusivity was rare.