"The second phase (1606 -1675) began with the martyrdom of the fifth Guru, Arjun Dev. He was succeeded by his son, Hargobind who adopted a rdical policy of miri-piri (temporal and spiritual authority) for the defense of the Sikh community...During his ministry, we came across the use of the corporate title of “Sikh” for the Gurus followers."
January 1, 1970