Writings by non-Sikhs on Sikhs and Punjab

bahr e mawwaj

Explore 'Bahr Ulmawwaj', a rich tapestry of Muslim and Sikh history, covering Mughals to Durranis, with rare insights into Punjab's past.

john ballile

Explore the Persian chronicle IMAD USSAADAT revealing historical accounts of Nawabs, Marathas, Sikhs, and more from 1808, lithographed in 1864.

mansur sufi saint

Explore the spiritual journey of Sufi saint Mansur in this unpublished manuscript, highlighting his life, teachings, and legacy preserved in Patiala.

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Explore the 1904 classic 'SIKHS, THE' by General Sir John J.H. Gordon. Delve into Sikh history, from the Ten Gurus to their role in the British Empire.

baba bulleh shah

Uncover Punjab's history from ancient rulers to Maharaja Ranjit Singh with this unpublished Persian work by Ghulam Muhaiy ud Din Ludhianavi, aka Bute Shah.

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Explore 'Bandi Bir,' Tagore's stirring poem on Sikh hero Banda Singh Bahadur, celebrating courage and sacrifice against Mughal tyranny.

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Explore the poetic saga of Hari Singh Nalva's last campaign against Afghans. A literary masterpiece shedding light on Punjabi courage and customs.

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Explore the life of Guru Gobind Singh through PARCHIAN PATSHAI 10. Unpublished tales from Khalsa College, Amritsar, detail his battles & legacy.

alexander gardner

Explore Alexander Gardner's thrilling adventures in the Punjab and beyond. Discover his life as a European adventurer in the Sikh army, vividly recounted.

ut twarakh

Explore 'Umdat Ut-Tawaikh', Sohan Lal Suri’s Persian chronicle of Ranjit Singh's reign. Discover Sikh history from Guru Nanak to the British annexation.

bani baba ram dass

Explore BANI BIRDH PRATAP, a revered collection of religious poetry by Baba Ram Das, immersed in devotion and spiritual enlightenment.

jangnama ggs

Explore the epic poem Jangnama Siu Guru Gobind Singh Ji by Am Rai, recounting the valorous battle at Anandpur against Mughal forces. Discover rich history.

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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.