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.

Discover Maharaja Rajinder Singh's legacy: from completing the Sirhind Canal to patronizing sports. Explore his impactful reign in Patiala's history.

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Explore the pivotal role of Ramgarh Fort in Sikh history, a bastion against Mughal forces and birthplace of the Ramgarhia misl.

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Explore Ramananda's impact on Northern India, his liberal approach to caste, and the spread of Vishnav Bhakti and Ramaworship.

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Explore Bhai Vir Singh's Rana Surat Singh, a 1905 epic poem in Punjabi blank verse. Experience spiritual depth and literary brilliance set in the 18th-century Sikh struggle.

Explore the life of Ratan Singh, a key figure in the Ghadr movement, who advocated worldwide and met Lenin during his inspiring journey.

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Visit Rohla Sahib Gurdwara, a sacred site to Guru Gobind Singh in Jangi Rana village, near Bathinda. Discover its rich history and spiritual significance.

Discover Rori Sahib Gurudwara, an iconic site in Eminabad with rich history dating back to Guru Nanak Dev's time. Visit for vibrant festivals and heritage.

Discover how the Radcliffe Award determined the Punjab boundary between India & Pakistan, pivotal in shaping history post British India era.

Explore the rich history of Raili village and its Gurdwara dedicated to Guru Tegh Bahadur, preserved by the local Kamboj Sikh community.

Discover Rajo Majra village and the historical Gurdwara Nauviri Patshahi, commemorating Guru Tegh Bahadur near Dhuri, Punjab. Visit its rich heritage.

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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.

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

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

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

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

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.