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Letter B

Entries beginning with the letter B are compiled here, covering a broad spectrum from biographies of notable individuals to the intricacies of biology. Explore topics like botany, business strategies, and even the world's most breathtaking beaches. Whether you’re diving into the natural sciences or looking to understand complex economic theories, this section has something for every curiosity.

BUR MAJRA,

BUR MAJRA, a small village about 8 km east of Chamkaur Sahib (30°53`N, 76°25`E) in Ropar district of the Punjab,...

BUR SINGH

BUR SINGH (d. 1892). son of Ruldu Ram, appointed to do menial jobs first as an attendant in the household...

BUR SINGH, BHAI

BUR SINGH, BHAI (1896-1921), son of Bhai Mal Singh Kamboj and Mai As Kaur, of Chakk No. 80 Mula Singhvala,...

BURHANPUR

BURHANPUR (21°18`N, 76°14`E), a medieval walled town on the banks of the River Tapti, is in East Nimar (Khandwa) district...

BURIA,

BURIA, an old town about 4 km east of Jagadhri (30°10`N. 77017`E), was the seat of a minor principality ruled...

BURN, Lt-CoL,

BURN, LtCoL, who commanded British detachments at Deoband, now in Uttar Pradesh, led in 1804 an expedition against the cis...

BURNES, SIR ALEXANDER

BURNES, SIR ALEXANDER (1805-1841), British traveller, explorer and writer, was born on 16 May 1805. He joined Bombay infantry in...

BUTA SINGH, DIWAN

BUTA SINGH, DIWAN (b. 1826) .journalist, printer and one of the last employees of the Sikh royal household, was born...

BUTALA,

BUTALA, a village 7 km northeast of Baba Bakala (31°34`N, 75°16`E) in Amritsar district of the Punjab, is sacred to...

BYASA (VYASA)

BYASA (VYASA) The sage Byasa sings the Praises (of Guru Nanak Dev). He reflected on the Vedic Grammar. (Swayye Mahle...

DARBARA SINGH, BABA

  DARBARA SINGH, BABA (1814-1870), second in the hierarchy of the Nirankari sect, was the eldest of the three sons...

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