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This section gathers all entries starting with the letter A, offering an extensive range of topics across various fields. Whether you're interested in astronomy's vastness, the elegance of architecture, or the creativity of art, this is your starting point. Discover articles that span from ancient civilizations to modern advancements, all unified under the letter A.

ANAND SINGH, RAI (d. 1827), vakil or agent of the Sikh kingdom, belonged to the famed Bhandan family of Batala founded by Bhag Mall, a wealthy adventurer. In 1809, Anand Singh was appointed an agent of the Sikh Darbar at Ludhiana, the British military station and political agency. He was later sent as the Darbar`s envoy to the British resident at Delhi. He had a good knowledge of Persian and English and accompanied Sir Charles Metcaife on the successful expedition against Bharatpur undertaken by Lord Combermere in January 1826, receiving on his return from Maharaja Ranjit Singh the title of Rai with a robe of honour. Rai Anand Singh died in 1827.

Discover Ani Rai, son of Guru Hargobind, born in 1618. Explore his life as a recluse and the legacy he left at Kiratpur. Learn more about Sikh history.

Discover the legacy of Arjan Singh Nalva, a minor jagirdar in Sikh history who stood against the British in 1848. Explore his vibrant past and impact.

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Discover the historical journey of Ata Muhammad Khan Barakzai, Kashmir's governor in 1809, caught in a power struggle over the coveted region.

Discover Aurangabad, a historic district in Maharashtra, home to the Gurdwara Bhai Daya Singh and once a pivotal capital during the Yadavas era.

sikhancestors

Explore how Hinduism honors ancestors with rituals deemed sacred, contrasting with Sikhism's focus on prayer over offerings. Learn more here.

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Explore the intriguing portrayal of Adam in the Guru Granth Sahib and its parallels to the biblical account, highlighting divine disapproval and consequences.

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Arun, the charioteer of the lamp of the world (i.e. the sun) and brother of Garuda, the king of the birds became a cripple on account of his past actions. (Dhanasari Trilochan, p. 695) Aruna was the son of Kashyapa (Brahma\'s son) by his wife Vinata. Kashyapa had two wives: Vinata and Kadru. Having been pleased by their services, he granted them boons. Kadru was to be blessed with one thousand naga (serpent) sons and Vinata with two powerful sons. Kadru laid one thousand eggs and Vinata two.

Discover the story of Abdulla Khwaja, a pious jail keeper in Delhi who revered Guru Tegh Bahadur and later served Guru Gobind Singh in Anandpur as a physician.

AGAUL, village 10 km from Nabha (30°22\'N, 76°9\'E) in Patiala district, has a historical shrine called Gurudwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib. In the course of a journey through this area, Guru Tegh Bahadur came and sat here under a pipal tree on the bank of a pond. The old pipal tree is not there now, but the pond, called Ram Talai and believed to possess medicinal properties for curing skin diseases, has since been lined and converted into a small sarovar, holy tank. 

guru tegh bahadur

Uncover the rich history of the Sikhs from Guru Nanak to 1811 through Khushwaqt Rai's Persian manuscript preserved in various archives.

akbar emperor

Explore Akbar's legacy as a Mughal emperor, his liberal religious policies, and administrative genius that shaped a unified, prosperous India.

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Explore the deeper meaning of Aarti in Hinduism and Sikhism, where true worship goes beyond rituals and embraces the beauty of nature and truth.

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Explore the profound concept of Aatma and its connection to Paramaatma, God, and the transcendental self in Sikh and Hindu philosophies.

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Explore the distinctive and largely unknown Sikh architectural style, with its rich history in gurdwaras, forts, and palaces, by S.S. Bhatti.

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Discover the captivating history and architecture of Samman Burj, the octagonal Mughal marvel in Lahore Fort, known for its royal and administrative legacy.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.