<P> The tendency of "a blurring of philosophical distinctions" has also been noted by Burley . Lorenzen locates the origins of a distinct Hindu identity in the interaction between Muslims and Hindus, and a process of "mutual self - definition with a contrasting Muslim other", which started well before 1800 . Both the Indian and the European thinkers who developed the term "Hinduism" in the 19th century were influenced by these philosophers . </P> <P> Sikhism originated in 15th - century Punjab, Delhi Sultanate (present - day India and Pakistan) with the teachings of Nanak and nine successive gurus . The principal belief in Sikhism is faith in Vāhigurū--represented by the sacred symbol of ēk ōaṅkār (meaning one god). Sikhism's traditions and teachings are distinctly associated with the history, society and culture of the Punjab . Adherents of Sikhism are known as Sikhs (students or disciples) and number over 27 million across the world . </P> <P> According to Gavin Flood, the modern period in India begins with the first contacts with western nations around 1500 . The period of Mughal rule in India saw the rise of new forms of religiosity . </P> <P> In the 19th century, under influence of the colonial forces, a synthetic vision of Hinduism was formulated by Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Swami Vivekananda, Sri Aurobindo, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and Mahatma Gandhi . These thinkers have tended to take an inclusive view of India's religious history, emphasising the similarities between the various Indian religions . </P>

Which of the following religions arose from hinduism