Famous Sikh personalities

Explore Narain Singh's contributions to Sikh history, supporting Bhai Maharaj Singh in pivotal campaigns and aiding the Khalsa army during critical periods.

Explore Bhai Paira Bhai's dedication to Guru Arjan, embracing honest labor and charity, living a life of simplicity and piety.

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Explore the legacy of PIRTHI MALL, a prominent Sikh surgeon from Burhanpur, celebrated in Bhai Gurdas's texts and historical records.

Discover Bhai Ram Singh's pivotal role as a trusted advisor in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's court. Explore his contributions in politics, religion, and medicine.

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SADH, BHAI, devoted disciple of Guru Hargobind (1595-1644), who lived near the ancient city of Balkh in central Asia. Zulfiqar Ardastani, the author of DabistanI Mazahib, a contemporary work in Persian, records, two anecdotes which show that Bhai Sadh was a devoted Sikh who, unaffected by joys and sorrows of life, rejoiced in serving the will of the Guru. "Once he," says Zulfiqar Ardastani, "set out upon the Guru`s order from Balkh to Iraq to buy horses. He had a grownup son who fell sick." People said, "you are still in the city of Balkh, only a stage away from home. Go back and see your son."

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Explore Sant Singh's heroic role with Guru Gobind Singh and his impactful leadership in Sikh history and culture.

Explore the spiritual legacy of Sundar Baba, descendant of Guru Amar Das, and his profound composition, Ramkali Sadu. Dive into rich history and devotion.

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Explore the compelling works of Santokh Singh 'Dheer', a bold Punjabi poet whose literature resonates with truth and passion for social change.

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Explore the life and works of Harnam Singh 'Shan', a renowned Punjabi poet, writer, and academic authority on Sikh history and literature.

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Discover Tiloka Pathak, a Sikh hero of the 1629 Amritsar battle, revered as a Scripture reciter and congregation servant. Learn more about his legacy.

Discover Bhai Ugvanda from Chunian, Punjab, mentioned in Bhai Gurdas's writings, who was initiated by Guru Arjan. Learn more about his legacy.

AJIT SINGH PALIT (d. 1725), adopted son of Mata Sundari, the mother of Sahibzada Ajit Singh . Little is known about the family he came of except that Mata Sundari took him over from a goldsmith of Delhi and adopted him because of his striking resemblance with her son, Ajit Singh, who had met a martyr`s death at Chamkaur. She treated him with great affection and got him married to a girl from Burhanpur. Emperor Bahadur Shah, considering Ajit Singh to be Guru Gobind Singh`s heir, ordered, on 30 October 1708, the bestowal of a \'khill`atupon him as a mark of condolence for the Guru`s death.

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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.