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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.

JAMIAT SINGH

JAMIAT SINGH, a water supplier by caste from the village of Mahimari Kaharari, in Amritsar district, was the son of...

JAMRUD

JAMRUD or Jamraud, a village at the eastern approach to Khaibar Pass in the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan. Sardar...

JAMSHAID KHAN

JAMSHAID KHAN (d. 1708), Ruhila Afghan, was hired by Nawab Wazir Khan, faujdar of Sirhind, to assassinate Guru Gobind Singh,...

JAMU and Jodha, both Dhatts

JAMU and Jodha, both Dhatts, received instruction at the hands of Guru Arjan. Both admitted that their minds were not...

JAMUNA (YAMUNA)

  JAMUNA (YAMUNA) Ganga, Jamuna, Godavari and Sarasvati make effort to touch the dust of the feet of saints. (Malar...

JAN MUHAMMAD CHATTHA

JAN MUHAMMAD CHATTHA (d. 1798), son of Ghulam Muhammad Chattha, fled to Kabul on the eve of the conquest of...

JAN SAHIB

JAN SAHIB (as the name is recorded in Sikh documents), a Frenchman, originally employed by the Barakzai sarddrs of Kabul....

JANAKA

  JANAKA You are the incarnation of king Janaka..... (Swayye Mahle Dooje Ke, p. 1391) Do not be led astray...

JANAM SAKHI

JANAM SAKHI, i.e. life story, is the term used to designate traditional narratives of the life of Guru Nanak. Although...

JANAM SAKHI B40

JANAM SAKHI derives its name from the number attached to the manuscript in the catalogue of the India Office Library,...

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