Martial Heritage

Learn about Naina Singh, the 18th-century Nihang warrior famed for valor & guardianship of Akali Phula Singh, a Sikh icon. Explore his lasting legacy.

Discover the legendary tale of Nila Ghora, the blue horse beloved by Guru Gobind Singh, revered through time as the Rider of the Blue Horse.

Explore the heroic tales of Baba Ram Singh Bedi, a formidable Nihang warrior from Sialkot, descendant of Guru Nanak, who fought bravely against Afghan forces.

Discover the heroic tale of Roshan Singh, a Sikh warrior who single-handedly defeated a lion, showcasing bravery alongside Guru Gobind Singh and Bahadur Shah.

Discover the history of Dal Singar, the famed warhorse of Guru Gobind Singh, and its significance in Sikh heritage.

Discover Hola Mahalla, a lively Sikh festival following Holi, featuring martial arts displays and colorful processions at Anandpur Sahib. Celebrate heritage!

Explore Jhatka, the Sikh practice of swift, humane animal slaughter, ensuring minimum pain. Learn its significance and historical context in Sikhism.

Discover the legendary dark grey horse Laili, adored by Ranjit Singh, known for its beauty, grace, and the fascinating journey through 19th-century Punjab.

Discover Bhai Partapu's journey from a soldier to a revered disciple of Guru Arjan, embodying bravery and charity. Learn the lessons of righteous living.

Uncover the secretive Aghori sect of Saivism, linked to Kapalika traditions and known for extreme rituals and spiritual beliefs.

BHANGlAN Dl TOP or the gun belonging to the Bhangi misl, known as Zamzama, is a massive, heavyweight gun, 80 pounder, 14 ft. 41/2 inches in length, with bore aperture 91/2 inches, cast in Lahore in copper and brass by Shah Nazir at the orders of Shah Wall Khan, the wazir of Ahmad Shah Durrani. In English literature, it has been immortalized by Rudyard Kipling as Kirn`s gun. It is perhaps the largest specimen of Indian cannon casting, and is celebrated in Sikh historical annals more as a marvel of ordnance than for its efficiency in the battlefield.

CHITTA BAZ, lit. white hawk, is traditionally the name given to one of Guru Gobind Singh`s favourite falcons...