During the time of Guru Amar Das Sahib, the number of the Sikhs had increasedsubstantially. In order to organize the mission properly, Guru Sahib divided theSikh zone into 22 Manjis (“dioceses” or preaching districts) and appointed one Sikh as the in charge of each Manji. These twenty-two centres were headed by the following persons: 1. Allah Yar. 2. Baini. 3. Bua. 4. Darbari. 5. Gangu Shah. 6.Handal. 7. Kedari. 8. Kheda. 9. Lalo. 10. Mahesha. 11. Mai Das. 12. Manak Chand 13. Matho-Murari (wife and husband). 14. Paro. 15. Phera 16. Raja Ram. 17. Rang Das. 18. Rang Shah. 19. Sadharan. 20. Sajjan Sach. 21. Sawan Mall. 22. Sukhan.
Different authors disagree about the names of these 22 missionaries.
Among the names mentioned above Handal was born in 1573, one year before
the death of Guru Amar Das; hence, these are not the real names of the 22
missionary heads.
Besides these 22 major missionaries, 52 Peehras (sub-centers) were also
established.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)