The Modern History of Sikhs [1947 - present]

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PARTITION OF THE PUNJAB

Discover how the demand for Pakistan's creation led to the historic Partition of Punjab in 1947, reshaping the future of...

POPULATION

Discover the global spread and historical journey of the Sikh population, primarily centered in Punjab, India, with a rich 500-year-old...

PUNJAB BOUNDARY COMMISSION

Discover the pivotal role of the Punjab Boundary Commission in 1947's partition, shaping modern India and Pakistan under the guidance...

PUNJABI SUBA MOVEMENT

Explore the Punjabi Suba Movement, a Sikh-led agitation for a Punjabi-speaking state, highlighting its origins, challenges, and political negotiations.

RADCLIFFE AWARD

Discover how the Radcliffe Award defined the boundary between Indian & Pakistani Punjab amidst the historic 1947 Partition, orchestrated by...

REGIONAL FORMULA

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

TARA SINGH-NEHRU PACT

Explore the Tara Singh-Nehru Pact of 1959 aimed at addressing Sikh concerns over religious interference and the push for Punjabi...

ANANDPUR SAHIB RESOLUTION,

ANANDPUR SAHIB RESOLUTION, a frequently invoked document of modern Sikhism pronouncing its religious rule as well as its political goal....

The Sikh Encyclopedia

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