Piri (Sikhism)

The Piri system (also known or spelt as Peerah or Peehri) was part of the Sikh missionary administrative organization founded by the third Sikh guru, Guru Amar Das, for the purpose of propagating Sikhism amongst women (especially women from Muslim backgrounds). The system was significantly expanded by the seventh Sikh guru, Guru Har Rai. Each Piri was a Sikh missionary seat and administrative unit. The Piris were sub-centres under the Manji dioceses.