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Explore the heroic tale of Arjan Singh Thapa, a pivotal Gurkha captain who helped shape history under Maharaja Ranjit Singh's command.

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Explore Atar Singh Atarivala's journey from rebellion to redemption in British India. Discover his legacy and connection to the Punjab region until 1897.

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.

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Explore the life of Rani Daya Kaur, widow married to Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and mother to Princes Kashmira and Pashaura Singh in the early 19th century.

Explore the legacy of General Gurdit Singh Majithia, a key figure in Sikh history who commanded troops for Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Learn more.

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Discover the journey of Harkishan Das, a purohit who brought royal offerings from England to India's sacred sites. A tale of devotion and history.

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Discover the inspiring tale of Ishar Kaur, Rani of Punjab, who embodied courage as she selflessly joined her husband, Prince Kharak Singh, in 1840.

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Explore Jamiat Rai's dedicated service to Maharaja Duleep Singh, his journey from Gurdaspur to Bombay, and the rich history of 1885's unsung heroes.

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Explore the dramatic history of Jan Muhammad Chattha's resistance against Ranjit Singh in 1798 and his short-lived reclamation of lands near River Chenab.

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Explore KHURSHUID KHALSA, the 1885 Urdu book that delves into Sikh history. Discover the controversies it sparked among Amritsar and Lahore factions.

Discover Kishan Kaur's story, married to Prince Kharak Singh, and her enduring legacy in Punjab's history. Explore her life and British pension.

Discover Lal Singh's contributions in the Multan and Kashmir campaigns under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and his legacy in Punjab history. (1798-1875)

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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.