Writings by non-Sikhs on Sikhs and Punjab

ernest trumpp

Discover the earliest English translation of Sikh scripture by linguist Dr. Ernest Trumpp, offering insights into the sacred Guru Granth Sahib.

amir ulila

Explore Amir Ulimla, a rare manuscript of 247 Persian letters from Sikh chiefs of Punjab, highlighting power struggles and alliances. Only at British Library.

maharaja ranjit singh in darbar

Delve into the illuminated manuscript of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's army accounts, exploring military administration, pay scales, and structure of the Sikh army.

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Explore PARAS BHAG, a revered adaptation in Sadh Bhakha of Al Ghazzali's work, influential among Sevapanthi Sikhs for its moral and spiritual guidance.

sikhs and afghans

Explore the 1838-39 expedition to Kabul through the Punjab and Khaibar Pass. Discover key figures, including British, Sikh, and Afghan alliances.

tarikh i ahmad

Explore Tarikhi Ahmad, the popular 1850 work by Abdul Karim Alavi, detailing Ahmad Shah Durrani's legacy and the historical landscapes of Punjab.

nawab abd us samad

Discover Munshi Jot Prakash's eyewitness tales of Nawab Abd us Samad Khan's military expeditions in 1728. Explore the valor of Sikhs and historical battles.

ibratnamah

Explore the social and economic life of Punjab in 1854 with Ibratnamah, a rich Persian account of its history, culture, and the rise of Sikhism.

bhai sewa ram

Discover 'Parchi Bhai Seva Ram', a captivating biographical sketch in verse, capturing the legacy of Bhai Seva Ram and Sikh tenets. Published in Patiala.

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Explore the unbiased history of the Anglo-Sikh wars (1845-49) and Punjab annexation by Gough & Innes. Discover key battles like Ferozeshah.

syed ahmed khan

Explore the preserved manuscript of Twarikh-i-Hind, chronicling India's history. Discover insights on the Sikhs and Punjab from 1818 to 1824.

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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.