Balak Singh

Balak Singh (disputed – 1862), was an Indian Sikh religious leader who founded the Namdhari (Kuka) sect. He is sometimes described as more of a forerunner rather than as a founder of the sect.

Baba, Guru
Balak Singh
Ji
Guru of the Namdharis
In office
1812–1841
Preceded byNone (position established) or Guru Gobind Singh (according to Namdhari belief)
Succeeded byGuru Ram Singh
TitleFirst Guru of the Namdharis
Personal
Born
Balak Singh Batra

Disputed date of birth
Chhoī, Punjab (located in present-day Attock district, Rawalpindi division, Pakistan)
Died6 December 1862
Hazron village
ReligionSikhism
SpouseMata Totti
Parents
  • Dayal Singh Batra (father)
  • Mata Bhag Bhari (mother)
SectNamdhari
Religious career
Based inHazron village

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