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Guru Angad Dev Ji
- Born
- 1504
- Guru from
- 1539–1552
- Known for
- Gurmukhi script, healthy bodies and Langar
Guru Angad Dev Ji made the Gurmukhi alphabet popular so that ordinary people could read and write the Gurus’ words.
He set up schools for children and loved to watch wrestling — he believed a healthy body helps a healthy mind.
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Before becoming Guru he was called Bhai Lehna. He served Guru Nanak with complete devotion. His wife, Mata Khivi Ji, ran the Langar (free kitchen) and is the only woman mentioned by name in Guru Granth Sahib Ji for her service.