Here the Guru held his court and decided matters of military strategy and political policy. The Guru established it, because he thought that secular political matters should not be considered in the Golden Temple, which is meant purely for worship of God. It is called 'Akal Takht' (the Throne of the Timeless God) and is situated just opposite the gate of Harmandar Sahib - The Golden Temple, Amritsar. The first and the most important one was established by Guru Hargobind in 1609. There are five Takhts and these Takhts are the five gurudwaras which have a very special significance for the Sikh community. Takht which literally means a throne or seat of authority is a result of historical growth of Sikhism.
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