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Discover Maharaj Singh's battle against British rule in Punjab: a saint turned revolutionary who inspired many during the Anglo-Sikh wars.

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Explore the unpublished Persian manuscript with 92 letters from the second Anglo Sikh War, housed at Punjabi University. Unique insights from 1848-49.

Discover Sahib Singh's legacy in the Khalsa army, his role in the Anglo-Sikh war, and his leadership in the 1848 rebellion. Learn more about this historical figure.

Explore the legacy of Amar Singh Majithia, a celebrated military commander under Maharaja Ranjit Singh who distinguished himself in pivotal Sikh campaigns.

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Explore Sher Singh Atarivala's pivotal role in leading Sikh resistance against the British, stirring a movement for freedom in Punjab's rich history.

Discover the legacy of Arjan Singh Nalva, a minor jagirdar in Sikh history who stood against the British in 1848. Explore his vibrant past and impact.

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Explore the legacy of Surat Singh Majithia, a Sikh commander who played a pivotal role in the Anglo-Sikh wars and was honored with the title of Raja.

BISHAN SINGH, a general in the Sikh army, was the adopted son of Jamadar Khushal Singh, the royal chamberlain (deorhidar). He received his education at the Ludhiana Mission School across the AngloSikh frontier. In 1848, when stationed at Pind Dadan Khan, Bishan Singh was ordered to move his troops to assist Herbert Edwardes, the British resident`s assistant at Bannu, who was then marching against Diwan Mul Raj at Multan. A few months after, his troops revolted and joined the insurrectionists, but Bishan Singh sided with the British and joined Lord Gough`s camp. For this he was rewarded with a pension by the British government.

Discover the role of SOBHA SINGH in the 1848-49 revolt alongside Bhai Maharaj Singh against British rule. Explore his journey and contributions.

CHARHAT SINGH, son of Jai Singh, a Sandhu Jatt of Kot Sayyid Mahmud, a small village near Amritsar, held a service jagir under Maharaja Ranjit Singh. His father had served as a trooper under Gulab Singh Bhangi. Charhat Singh`s sister Rup Kaur married Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1809. Charhat Singh and his brother Bhup Singh were assigned an area worth 30,000 rupees, subject to the service of 200 horse, which they held for 15 years when it was resumed.

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Discover the impactful legacy of Sir William Sampson Whish, the divisional commander who led British forces in the Second Anglo-Sikh War.

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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.