Sikh political institutions and movements

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Discover the origins and evolution of Akali Dal Central, a key political entity advocating for Sikh rights and reforming Gurdwara management.

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Explore the Naujavan Bharat Sabha's fight against British rule. Learn about its radical youth leaders and their role in India's revolutionary history.

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Explore Akali Dal's pivotal role in Sikh rights and Gurdwara reform movement of the 1920s, ensuring religious heritage preservation.

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Discover the Punjab Riyasti Praja Mandal's role in fighting for civil liberties in princely states, a vital chapter in India's freedom struggle since 1928.

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AKAL TAKHT is the primary seat of Sikh religious authority and central altar for Sikh political assembly.

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Explore the historic Panthic Pratinidhi Board setup in 1946, as Sikhs united to protest against the British Cabinet Mission's proposals. Learn more now.

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Discover the historic 1928 All-Parties Conferences in India, where political leaders united to draft the Nehru Report, paving the way for India's constitutional future.

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Discover the history of Riyasti Akali Dal, a pivotal Sikh political forum in princely Punjab, advocating for democratic rights from 1939 to 1956.

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BABAR AKALI MOVEMENT, a radical outgrowth of the Akali movement for the reform of Sikh places of worship during the early 1920's.

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Explore the history of Shiromani Khalsa Diwan, a pivotal Sikh sociopolitical organization known for safeguarding Sikh interests in the Northwest Frontier Province.

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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.