JAITSAIRI MAHALA 5 VAR SLOKAN NALI
JAITSAIRI MAHALA 5 VAR SLOKANNALI, by Guru Arjan, is one of the twenty-two vars—compositions in this folk form but molded...
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Letter J
This section is dedicated to entries starting with the letter J, highlighting subjects like journalism's role in society, justice systems across the world, and the art of jewelry-making. Explore the journeys of influential figures, uncover historical junctures, and understand the significance of various scientific jargons that have shaped the modern world.
JALALABAD
JALALABAD (34°26`N, 70°28`E), a prominent town in Eastern Afghanistan, has a historical Sikh shrine, Gurdwara Choha Sahib Patshahi Pehli, honouring...
JALANDHAR
Origin of the Name The district is named after Jalandhar, a demon king, who finds a mention in the Puranas...
JALLA. PANDIT
JALLA. PANDIT (d. 1844), a Brahman priest of Jammu, who, assigned tutor to Hira Singh Dogra when he was a...
JALLIANVALA BAGH MASSACRE
JALLIANVALA BAGH MASSACRE, involving the killing of hundreds of unarmed, defenceless Indians by a senior British military officer, took place...
JALLO, BHAI
JALLO, BHAI, a Sikh officiant in the time of Guru Arjan, was reputed for his probity. Bhai Gurdas, Varan, XI....
JAMADAGNI
JAMADAGNI Parasrama, the son of Jamadagni, who was divested to his hand\'s axe and powers by Kaghuvira, sings the...
JAMAL UD-DIN, SAYYID
JAMAL UDDIN, SAYYID (1838-1897), a name mentioned in connection with the campaign in the 80`s of the nineteenth century for...
JAMAL, MIAN
JAMAL, MIAN (d. 1650), a pious Muslim was an admirer of Guru Arjan. His name appears in Guru Arjan`s composition...
JAMBAR KAIAN
JAMBAR KAIAN, a village in Lahore district, liad a historical gurudwara in memory of Guru Arjan, who once halted here...
JAMES
JAMES (d. 1825), in Sikh records known as James Sahib Feringhee, was an Englishman from Yorkshire. A deserter from the...
JAMIAT RAI
JAMIAT RAI alias Jit Mall, a jhwar or water bearer on the domestic establishment of Maharaja Duleep Singh during his...
