He completed the construction of tanks of Santokhasar in 1588
Started the construction of Harimandar Sahib in 1588
Started the work of digging of a tank at a place, at Taran Tiran Sahib in 1590
Sri Harigobindpur on the banks of river Bias
Banis
Hymns 2312 in 30 Ragas, e.g. Sri Rag, Asa, Basantu, Majh, Gujari, Gauri and Suhi etc. Guru Sahib recited his Ban during the years 1581 – 1604 A.D.
Contemporary Rulers
Emperor Akbar (1556 – 1605)
Emperor Jahangir (1605 – 1626)
Message
In his Sukhmani, recited in Rag Gauri during the years 1601 – 1604 A.D.; he describes the essence of true life, die union of Soul with the Supreme Being and great importance of the Guru and die saintly people in one’s life.
Special Contribution
He compiled the Granth Sahib in the year 1604
He enjoined the Sikhs to contribute one tenth of their righteous earnings, called Dasavandh
He was the first martyr who laid the foundation of great Sikh tradition of Martyrdom
