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DUGAR DAS, BHAI, Sarin Khatri of Takiar clan, received instruction from Guru Ram, Das and became a devoted Sikh. "Takiar the virtuous" is how Bhai Gurdas describes him in his Varan, XI. 17. See DHARAM DAS, BHAI

DASAUNDHA SINGH, a Dhillon Jatt of Jhabal in Amritsar district, was half brother of the celebrated Baghel Singh, leader of the Karorsinghia misl. He crossed the Beas in 1759, and seized some villages in the Jalandhar Doab. The family retained possession of these under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, supplying in return a contingent of 26 horsemen.

gurbaksh

Discover the tale of Gurbakhsh, an Udasi saint who challenged false claims in Anandpur after Guru Gobind Singh's era, influencing Sikh lineage.

Discover the journey of Hassu Bhai, a devoted blacksmith, with Guru Nanak through Kashmir, capturing divine hymns along with Bhai Sihari.

Discover the legacy of Colonel Jagat Singh Man, a notable figure in Maharaja Duleep Singh's cavalry, part of the esteemed Mughal Chakk family.

Discover the story of Jai Singh Kamla's valorous journey from soldier under Ranjit Singh to esteemed judge in Amritsar, shaping 19th-century Punjab.

Explore the life of Jodh Singh Rasulpuria, a jagirdar in Amritsar, who served Maharaja Ranjit Singh and died in 1857. Learn more about his legacy.

Learn about Khem Kaur, a fighter for Sikh independence in the Anglo-Sikh wars. Discover her legacy in resisting British forces. Explore her story!

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

maharaja ranjit darbar

Discover Pandit Madhusudan, esteemed Sanskrit scholar, astronomer, & astrologer, respected at the Sikh Darbar during Maharaja Ranjit Singh's reign.

Discover the story of Pakhar Bhai, a carpenter from Bushehar, who became a devotee of Guru Nanak after receiving his guidance.

Discover the bravery of Sujana Bhai, a devoted Sikh who fought with valor in 1629. Learn about his legacy in the battle of Amritsar against Mukhlis Khan.

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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.