Historical Events in Sikh History

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BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION

Discover how the Board of Administration, led by Lord Dalhousie, managed Punjab affairs post-1849 annexation with judicial and executive powers.

JACQUEMONTS JOURNAL

Discover Victor Jacquemont's detailed 1829-1832 Indian travels exploring botany, culture, and meeting Maharaja Ranjit Singh. A historical adventure awaits!

SARDAR

Discover the rich history and significance of 'Sardar,' an honorific title symbolizing leadership and valor among Sikhs and in the...

BUDDHA DAL

BUDDHA DAL and Taruna Dal, names now appropriated by two sections of the Nihang Sikhs, were the popular designations of...

JAGIRDARI

Delve into the historical Sikh Jagirdari system, its evolution under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and its impact on land revenue and...

REGIONAL FORMULA

Discover how the 1956 Regional Formula aimed to solve Punjab's language dilemma, leading to the state's division into Haryana and...

COMMUNAL AWARD

Learn about the 1932 Communal Award, a key step in transferring governance to India, shaping legislative representation for religious communities.

JAITO MORCHA

Explore the JAITO MORCHA, a pivotal Akali agitation for justice in Punjab, challenging British oppression and advocating for Sikh leaders'...

SIKANDAR-BALDEV SINGH PACT

Learn about the Sikandar-Baldev Singh Pact of 1942, a key agreement in Punjab politics uniting Akalis and Unionists to shape...

SIKHS RELATIONS WITH HILL STATES

Explore the dynamic relations between Sikhs and hill states from Guru Nanak's time to Maharaja Ranjit Singh's reign, highlighting alliances...

CHALI MUKTE,

CHALI MUKTE, lit. forty (chalf) liberated ones (mukte), is how a band of 40 brave Sikhs who laid down their...

JATHA

Discover the historical significance of 'jatha' in Sikh tradition, representing volunteer bands skilled in guerrilla warfare during 18th-century conflicts.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.