Modern Scholars of Sikhism

CHARAN SINGH, DR (1853-1908), poet and musicologist, was born at Amritsar in 1853 (father: Kahn Singh ; mother Rup Kaur) and was seventh in descent from Diwan Kaura Mail, an influential eighteenth century Sahajdhari Sikh. Kahn Singh (1788-1878) who was of a retiring disposition had spent some years in the company of wandering ascetics before he was persuaded to give up the life of a recluse and become a householder. In addition to his practice of indigenous medicine, he collected and transcribed Sanskrit manuscripts and wrote verse in Braj thereby laying the foundations of the family`s literary tradition. His son, Charan Singh, studied Sanskrit, Braj, Persian and prosody, besides Ayurveda and Western medicine.

Explore the life of Giani Pratap Singh, renowned Sikh preacher and journalist, known for his contributions to Punjabi literature and religion.

DITT SINGH, GIANI (1853-1901), scholar, poet and journalist, was an eminent Singh Sabha reformer and editor. He was born on 21 April 1853 at Kalaur, a village in Patiala district of the Punjab. His ancestral village was Jhalliari, near Chamkaur Sahib, but his father, Divan Singh, had migrated to his wife`s village, Kalaur. Divan Singh, a Ravidasia by caste and a weaver by trade, was a religious minded person who had earned the title of Sant for his piety.

Explore the legacy of Baba Prem Singh Hoti, the renowned historian who revived Sikh history with compelling biographies of Sikh heroes and leaders.

Discover the legacy of Bhai Ganesha Singh, influential chief secretary of the Khalsa Diwan, pivotal in Sikh community organization in the late 19th century.

Explore Puran Singh's journey from Japan to India, blending poetry, science, and social advocacy against British rule.

Discover the life of Sant Gulab Singh Gholia, a revered Sikh saint who dedicated his life to spreading Sikh teachings and participating in Gurdwara reforms.

Explore the legacy of Professor Sahib Singh, a prominent Sikh theologian and grammarian whose work enriched Punjabi literature and Sikh studies.

Explore the prolific career of Gurbachan Singh Talib, a legendary scholar noted for his contributions to English literature and Sikh studies.

Explore Satbir Singh's legacy: a prolific author with 70+ works, dedicated educator, and influential leader in the Sikh community.

Discover the legacy of Sant Gurbakhsh Singh, a scholarly and religious luminary renowned for his debating prowess and contributions to Sikhism.

Explore the legacy of Sita Ram Kohli, the first Alexandra Research Scholarship awardee, who resurrected Punjab's historic records for future generations.