The successor of Guru Nanak was

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The correct option is 4:

Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469–1539) was the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. Before his death, he selected Bhai Lehna as his spiritual successor, naming him Guru Angad Dev Ji (1504–1552). This selection was based purely on merit, devotion, and obedience, rather than kinship. Guru Angad became the second Guru and carried forward Nanak’s spiritual mission. His major contributions included the systematization and popularization of the Gurmukhi script and the compilation of Guru Nanak’s teachings, ensuring the community’s continuity and doctrinal clarity. He served as Guru from 1539 until 1552.

The incorrect option is 1 (Guru Teg Bahadur): Guru Teg Bahadur was the ninth Guru of Sikhism, succeeding Guru Har Krishan in 1664, more than a century after Guru Nanak.

The incorrect option is 2 (Guru Arjundev): Guru Arjundev was the fifth Guru. He succeeded Guru Ram Das and is known for compiling the Adi Granth (the first version of the Sikh scripture) and overseeing the construction of the Golden Temple.

The incorrect option is 3 (Guru Govind Singh): Guru Govind Singh was the tenth and final human Guru of Sikhism. He succeeded his father, Guru Teg Bahadur, in 1675. He is renowned for establishing the Khalsa in 1699 and declaring the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru.