Explore Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri, the autobiographical memoirs of Emperor Jahangir, masterfully translated and edited, revealing insights into his reign (1605-1627).
ACHCHHAR SINGH, JATHEDAR (1892-1976), a Gurdwara officiant and Akali politician who twice held office as Jathedar (provost) of...
Encyclopedias encapsulate accurate information in a given area of knowledge
Encyclopedias encapsulate accurate information in a given area of knowledge and have indispensable in an age which the volume and rapidity of social change are making inaccessible much that outside one’s immediate domain of concentration.At the time when Sikhism is attracting world wide notice, an online reference work embracing all essential facets of this vibrant faith is a singular contribution to the world of knowledge.
The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism was the first of its kind in the field of Sikh studies; it is comprehensive in its scope and includes entries to cover topics such as Sikh history, theology, philosophy, literature, art and architecture, customs and ceremonies, sects, personalities, shrines, etc. The fact that the work has undergone several reprints since its first publication testifies to the authenticity and catholicity of its contents, its terse and precise style and impeccable and flawless English idiom.
Additional entries have been added from other sources with references to expand the horizon of the online edition of The Sikh Encyclopedia
Explore Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri, the autobiographical memoirs of Emperor Jahangir, masterfully translated and edited, revealing insights into his reign (1605-1627).
ACHCHHAR SINGH, JATHEDAR (1892-1976), a Gurdwara officiant and Akali politician who twice held office as Jathedar (provost) of...
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ABBOTT, SIR JAMES (1807-1896), British Resident\'s assistant at Lahore, capital of the sikh kingdom,...
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ABCHAL NAGAR, more correctly spelt Abichalnagar (abichal, lit. firmly fixed, unshakably rooted), i.e. City...
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\'ABDULLA BHAI\', Abdul according to some Sikh chroniclers, was a Muslim minstrel who recited...
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Discover the story of Abdulla Khwaja, a pious jail keeper in Delhi who revered...
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ABDUL RASUL KASHMIRI, a native of Srinagar who was in trade at Amritsar as...
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Discover the diverse dialects of the Punjabi language spoken across India and Pakistan, from Eastern...
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Explore Gurdwara Damdama Sahib in Kila Raipur, a spiritual retreat where Guru Hargobind paused. Visit...
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Discover the remarkable life of Giani Partap Singh, a distinguished calligraphist, Sikh schoolman, and pivotal...
