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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.

BAKER, GEORGE,

BAKER, GEORGE, a Eurasian, who served as a drum major in one of the battalions of Maharaja Ranjit Singh`s army....

BAKHSHISH SINGH,

BAKHSHISH SINGH, one of the Sikhs of Guru Gobind Singh`s time who, as says Bhai Santokh Singh, Sri GurPratap Suraj...

BAKHT KAUR, MATA

BAKHT KAUR, MATA, also called Lakhmi or Lakkho, was the mother of Guru Amar Das (1479-1574). Mata Lakkho is the...

BAKHT MALL

BAKHT MALL and Tara Chand, masands or accredited Sikh preachers in Kabul, once lead the sangat of their area to...

BALA JANAM SAKHI

  BALA JANAM SAKHI. The Janam Sakhis of the Bala tradition owe both their name and their reputation to Bhai...

BALA JHINGAN,

BALA JHINGAN, a learned Brahman who was known for his skill in debate and discourse. Accompanied by another learned Brahman,...

BALA MARVAHA.

BALA MARVAHA. a devoted Sikh of the time of Guru Arjan. He served diligently as the Harimandar at Amritsar was...

BALA, BHAI

BALA, BHAI (1466-1544), who, according to popular belief, was a lifelong companion of Guru Nanak, was the son of Chandar...

BALA, BHAI, 2

BALA, BHAI, whose name occurs in Bhai Gurdas, Varan, XI. 19, embraced the Sikh faith in the time of Guru...

BALABHADRA (BALARAMA)

BALABHADRA (BALARAMA) Hari Himself likes the service of the Guru, Krishna and Balabhadra meditate at the feet of the Guru....

BALACHAUR,

BALACHAUR, a village about 11 km northeast of Jagadhri (30° 10`N, 77° 18`E) in Ambala district of Haryana, claims a...

BALAK SINGH, BABA

  BALAK SINGH, BABA (1785-1862), mentor of Baba Ram Singh, acknowledged to be the forerunner of the Namdhari movement, was...

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