Re: Muslim- Sikh Rivalry
Sikhi developed from a social reforming movement to a full fledged religion, then a militaristic kingdom. During Guru’s time Mughal central system and administration was still intact and was more formidably challenged by the rising Marathas, who toppled the mughal rule in India and increased there reach till Attock. Sikhi in the mean time was reforming into much larger militant organization with imperialistic designs of her own. Even the third battle of Panipat had Sikh soldiers of Patiala on the side of Peshwas. Later the sikh misls developed and independent landlord finally converting into Sikh state under Ranjeet Singh.
GuruGrnathsahib was awarded the status of eternal guru, a source of direction for sikhs but all above changes to this day in sikh lifestyle were gradual and over a big period of time