Muslims rulers and Sufi saints

tiwana

AHMAD YAR KHAN TIWANA (d. 1829), second son of Khan Muhammad Khan, the Tiwana chief of Mittha Tiwana, in Shahpur district, measured swords with Sikhs more than once during Maharaja Ranjit Singh`s time. Ahmad Yar Khan revolted against his father and, having succeeded in attracting most of the tribe to his side, compelled him to surrender the chief ship to him. In 1817, Maharaja Ranjit Singh dispatched troops under the command of Misr Divan Chand against the Tiwana chief at Nurpur Tiwana. The fort was conquered and Ahmad Yar Khan ran away to Jhandavala, situated in the Mankera territory. 

balvand

Explore the life of Balvand, a renowned rababi, and his brother Satta, co-composers of a Var in Guru Granth Sahib, famed for their devotion and music.

raja fateh shah of garhwal

Explore the history of Fateh Shah, ruler of Srinagar Garhval, and his strained ties with Sirmur, captured in the Battle of Bhangani led by Guru Gobind Singh.

al afghani

Explore Jamal Uddin Sayyid's 19th-century Pan-Islamism efforts against Western dominance and his involvement with Maharaja Duleep Singh.

mir mannu by aftab mussawar

Discover Mir Mannu's rule in Punjab, his battles, policies, and impact on the Sikhs amid Afghan invasions and internal strife. Learn about his legacy.

great mogul and his court returning from the great mosque at delhi india

Discover the tale of Mughal general Said Khan, whose encounter with Guru Gobind Singh shifted destiny from conquest to spiritual devotion.

wazir khan 2

Explore the legacy of Wazir Khan of Lahore, known for his reverence of Guru Arjan and his influential role as governor under Emperor Shah Jahan.

akbar emperor

Explore Akbar's legacy as a Mughal emperor, his liberal religious policies, and administrative genius that shaped a unified, prosperous India.

syed ahmad barelvi

Discover the life of Sayyid Ahmad Barelavi, leader of the Wahabi movement in India, advocating religious reform and leading jihads across Afghan-Sikh borders.

uch da peer

Discover how Ghani Khan and Nabi Khan helped Guru Gobind Singh escape Machhivara in 1705, leading to the creation of Gurdwara Uchch da Pir in Punjab.

nawab wazir khan

Explore the dramatic events of 1708 when Jamshaid Khan attempted to assassinate Guru Gobind Singh, revealing the complex politics of the time.

Discover the story of Nabi Khan, a Pathan who bravely escorted Guru Gobind Singh to safety in 1705 after the Battle of Chamkaur. Explore their legacy.

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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.