Biographical

Explore HURBON's journey from a Spaniard engineer to a key tactician in the Sikh army, known for his strategic insights during the Anglo-Sikh War.

Explore the impactful diplomacy of Sir Charles Metcalfe, the provisional Governor General of India, and his key role in the 1809 Treaty of Amritsar.

Learn about ROSSAIX, a French engineer who served in Napoleon's army before revolutionizing Punjab's infrastructure in 1843. Discover his legacy.

Discover the story of Abdulla Khwaja, a pious jail keeper in Delhi who revered Guru Tegh Bahadur and later served Guru Gobind Singh in Anandpur as a physician.

aurangzeb portrait

Discover the legacy of Aurangzib, the formidable Mughal emperor who ascended Delhi's throne in 1658, known for his controversial and orthodox reign.

daulat khan lodhi

Explore the life of Daulat Khan Lodhi, an Afghan noble & governor, known for his interactions with Guru Nanak and his role in Babar's invasion of India.

sikh army man ilahi baksh

Discover Ilahi Bakhsh's pivotal role in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's military campaigns, especially during the conquest of Multan and the Ropar meeting.

auranzeb

Discover the bravery of Maimun Khan, leading Afghan troops under Guru Gobind Singh, defending Anandpur against a Mughal assault in 1703.

pir muhammad khan barazkai

Explore Pir Muhammad Khan's alliance with Maharaja Ranjit Singh and his pivotal role in Peshawar's 1800s history as a steadfast ally of the Sikh sovereign.

sulabhi khan

Explore Sulabi Khan's vendetta against Guru Arjan and the unexpected twist of fate that led to his demise. A gripping tale of betrayal and retribution.

AJIT SINGH SANDHANVALIA (d. 1843), son ofBasava Singh Sandharivalia, was a leading actor in the gruesome drama of intrigue and murder enacted in the Sikh kingdom following the passing away of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Discover the stirring tale of Arur Singh, a fearless Ghadr revolutionary who challenged British rule in India with daring acts of resistance.

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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.