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Letter L

This section gathers entries beginning with the letter L, embracing a wide range of themes such as literature's timeless beauty, law's complexities, and the marvels of language. Explore life's various aspects, from lifestyle trends to landmark events, all encapsulated within this rich collection of topics under L.

LAMBE

LAMBE, a village 6 km from Chandigarh (^(y`^`N, 76"47`E) has a shrine called Gurdwara Amb Sahib Ji Patshahi 7. The...

LAMBVALI

LAMBVALI, village 11 km northeast of Jaito (30°26°N, 74°53°E) in Faridkot dislrici of the Punjab, claims a historical gurudwara established...

LAMMAN

LAMMAN, also known as Lammah Jatpura, in Ludhiana district, is 14 km from Raikot (30°39°N.`75°37°E) on the Guru Gobind Singh...

LANE, STEPHEN

LANE, STEPHEN, an American, who served for some years in Scindia`s army rising lo the rank of lieutenant. Hejoined Maharaja...

LANG

LANG, a village 11 km northwest of Patiala city (30°20`N, `ZG^G`E), claims a historical shrine called Gurdwara Dukh Bhanjan Sahib...

LANGAH, BHAI

LANGAH, BHAI, a well known figure in early Sikh history, was originally a follower of Sultan Sakhi Sarwar. Son of...

LANGAR CHHANNI

LANGAR CHHANNI, a village in Ambala district of Haryana, about 13 km southeast of Ambala cantonment (30°21`N, 76"50`E), is sacred...

LANGAR SINGH, BABA

LANGAR SINGH, BABA, an eighteenth century Nirmala saint, was the son of Bhai Parshada Singh and Mai Valtohl, a devout...

LANKA

LANKA A strong fort like Lanka and the moat of sea around it-as such an abode of Ravana is no...

LATKAN, BHAT

LATKAN, BHAT, a Ghura Khatri, received instruction at the hands of Guru Arjan and became a Sikh. The name also...

LAVAN

LAVAN is the title traditionally given to a short four-stanza composition by Guru Ram Das, included under Raag Suhi (p....

LAWRENCE, JOHN IAIRD MAIR

LAWRENCE, JOHN IAIRD MAIR (1811-1879), Governor General of India, younger brother of Sir Henry Montgomery Lawrence, was born on 4...

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