Bhai Gurdas
Bhai Gurdas | |
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19th century mural painting from Gurdwara Baba Atal depicting Bhai Gurdas | |
| Jathedar of the Akal Takht | |
| In office 1606 – 25 August 1636 | |
| Preceded by | Position Established |
| Succeeded by | Mani Singh |
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| Born | Gurdas Bhalla 1551 Basarke, Amritsar, Punjab |
| Died | 25 August 1636 Goindwal, Tarn Taran Sahib, Punjab |
| Relations | Mata Ganga (cousin) |
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Bhai Gurdas (1551 – 25 August 1636) was a Sikh writer, historian and preacher who served as the Jathedar of the Akal Takht from 1606 to his death in 1636. He was the original scribe of the early version of Guru Granth Sahib, having served as the amanuensis of Guru Arjan in its compilation.: 131–132