Consider the following statements : 1. The early Sikh Gurus were religious preachers and did not interfere in politics but Guru Arjan extended his good wishes for the rebel prince Khusrau. 2. Guru Arjan attempted to organize the finances by introducing the system of more or less compulsory 'spiritual tribute' to be collected by his agents called Masands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer Both 1 and 2 The correct answer is Option 3. Key Points Guru Arjan Dev was the fifth guru from 1581 to 1606. He became the first great martyr in Sikh history when Emperor Jahangir ordered his execution. Thus, he was hailed as Shaheedan-de-Sartaj (The crown of martyrs). He compiled the Adi Granth, the scriptures of the Sikhs. He completed the construction of Sri Darbar Sahib also known as the Golden Temple in Amritsar. He founded the town of Tarn Taran Sahib near Goindwal Sahib. It was in 1696 when Mughal emperor Jehangir ordered the arrest of Guru Arjan Dev in the Fort of Lahore. Guru Arjan Dev blessed Jehangir's rebellious son Khusrau, which enraged the Mughal king ordering his execution at once. Hence statement 1 is correct. Guru Arjan introduced the Masands, a group of representatives who taught and spread the teachings of the Gurus and received the Dasvand, a voluntary offering of a Sikh's income in money, goods or service. Hence statement 2 is correct.