Letters

R

This section is home to entries beginning with the letter R, covering themes like revolutionary movements, remarkable discoveries in research, and the beauty of renaissance art. Whether you're interested in reading about global religions or the structure of governmental regimes, this part of the index has it all.

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Arts and Artists

RAM SINGH

Discover the legacy of Ram Singh, skilled artisan from Chunar Fort, who crafted a unique wooden gun used by Guru Gobind Singh in the Battle of Bhangani.

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Hindu bhagats and poets, and Punjabi officials

RAMDAS, BAVA

Discover the life, works, and influence of 19th-century Punjabi poet Ramdas Bava from the Divana sect, including his patronage by Maharaja Narinder Singh.

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Sikh Political figures

RANBIR SINGH, MAHARAJA

Explore the legacy of Maharaja Ranbir Singh (1879-1948), who led Jind State through transformative years before joining PEPSU.

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European adventurers, scholars and officials

RATTRAY

Explore the intriguing journey of RATTRAY, an English soldier who switched allegiance from the Sikh army to Dost Muhammad Khan in 1836. Discover his transformation in Kabul.

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Punjab

ROHTA

Explore Rohta, a village near Nabha, sacred to Guru Tegh Bahadur. Visit the historic Gurdwara, celebrated by Sikhs with vibrant gatherings every month.

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Famous Sikh personalities

RAMU, BHAI

Discover Ramu Bhai of Sultanpur Lodhi, who embraced Sikhism with Guru Amar Das, featured in Bhai Gurdas's Varan XI.21. Learn about his legacy.

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Hindu bhagats and poets, and Punjabi officials

RADHA KISHAN, PANDIT

Explore Radha Kishan Pandit's legacy as an educator to Hira Singh Dogra and Maharaja Duleep Singh, and his role as a rdjpurohit during Maharaja Ranjit Singh's era.

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Punjab

RAILON

Discover the historic Gurdwara Navin Patshahi in Railon village, a significant site linked to Guru Tegh Bahadur, steeped in cultural and spiritual heritage.

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Punjab

RAJOANA

Discover the historic village of Rajoana in Ludhiana, featuring Gurdwara Manji Sahib, a shrine commemorating Guru Gobind Singh's visit in 1705.

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Famous Sikh personalities

RAMDAS, BHAI

Explore the contributions of Bhai Ramdas, noted in Bhai Gurdas, Varan XI, in Sikh history. Learn more from authors Bhai Mani Singh & Bhai Santokh Singh.

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Sikh Mystics and Traditional scholars

RANDHIR SINGH. BHAI

Discover the inspiring life of Randhir Singh, a revered Sikh leader born in Punjab, who championed freedom and spirituality. Learn about his legacy today.

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Famous Sikh personalities

RAU, BHAI

Discover how Bhai Rau, a Kamboj Sikh masand, cleared his name with Guru Gobind Singh's court, backed by Bhai Pheru's testimony, in a tale of justice.

AARTI

4 years Ago

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Philosophy

Explore the deeper meaning of Aarti in Hinduism and Sikhism, where true worship goes beyond rituals and embraces the beauty of nature and truth.

AATMA

4 years Ago

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Philosophy

Explore the profound concept of Aatma and its connection to Paramaatma, God, and the transcendental self in Sikh and Hindu philosophies.

SIKH ARCHITECTURE 2

18 years Ago

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Architecture

Explore the distinctive and largely unknown Sikh architectural style, with its rich history in gurdwaras, forts, and palaces, by S.S. Bhatti.

SAMMAN BURJ

18 years Ago

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Architecture

Discover the captivating history and architecture of Samman Burj, the octagonal Mughal marvel in Lahore Fort, known for its royal and administrative legacy.

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