Hindu bhagats and poets, and Punjabi officials

guru nanak and pandits

Discover the profound wisdom of Guru Nanak as he meets learned Brahm Das in Kashmir, disarming pride with divine verses and timeless teachings.

equestrian painting of diwan dina nath

Discover the influential role of Devi Das, Diwan in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's court, in transforming financial administration in early 19th century India.

guru gobind singh poets

Discover the legacy of Girdhar Lal, renowned poet, and author of Pingal Sdr, an influential treatise on Hindi prosody, preserved in Patiala.

jai singh i

Discover the legacy of Jai Singh Man, an influential figure allied with Mahari Singh, father of Ranjit Singh, in key military conquests across Punjab.

prithi chand

Explore the life of Sodhi Kaul, lineage of Baba Hariji, as he led the Mina sect and interacted with Guru Gobind Singh. Discover his enduring legacy.

guru gobind singh poets

Explore Lakkhan Rai's legacy, a poet in Guru Gobind Singh's court, known for translating the Hitopadesa into Hindi verse, merging cultures and faith.

nanak chand 2

Explore Nanak Chand's legacy, from serving Dal Singh of Akalgarh to managing revenues of Multan and Kashmir; a pivotal figure in the Sikh era.

maharaja ranjit singh

Explore the life of Ram Dial, a renowned Sikh general, commanding 30,000 troops by 16, and his expeditions in Kashmir, Multan, and beyond.

daulat rao scindia

Explore Daulat Rao Scindia, the Maratha chief who rose to power in the Mughal empire's twilight, clashing with British forces, Sikhs, and adventurers.

surdas poet

Explore the life of Surdas, the bhakta poet from medieval India whose verse in Guru Granth Sahib inspires divine love and spiritual reflection.

harmandir 1800s

Discover Bhai Bahilo's transformation and legacy in Sikh history, from follower to devoted disciple, poet, and dedicated builder of the Harimandar.

brij raj

Discover the life of Brij Raj, appointed as royal priest by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and his influence in Lahore's historical astrological consultations.

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4 years Ago

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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4 years Ago

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.