[Solved] Who started the Gurmukhi Script? Guru Angad Dev

Which of the following Guru started 'Gurumukhi'?

[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

Detailed Solution & Historical Context

Concept

The standardization of scripts was a vital part of establishing religious and communal identity. Gurmukhi became the medium for documenting Sikh scripture.

Authentic Source Evidence

Guru Angad Dev, the second Sikh Guru, is credited with standardizing the Gurmukhi script from existing scripts (like Landa) to write the Punjabi language.

Analytical Breakdown

Option D is Correct: While Guru Nanak composed the initial hymns, Guru Angad formalized the script used to record them.

Context: This script allowed common people to read religious texts without relying on Sanskrit or Persian scripts used by the elite.

Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic

"What does the word 'Gurmukhi' literally mean?"

It means 'from the mouth of the Guru', indicating its role in recording the Guru's words.

Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip

"The development of Gurmukhi was a socio-cultural revolution that decentralized religious knowledge and empowered the Punjabi masses."

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