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anand marriage act

Discover the 1909 Anand Marriage Act's role in defining Sikh marriage laws and preserving the Anand ceremony's tradition.

DAL SINGH (d. 1845), son of Santokh Singh, a follower of Kanhaiya misi under Jai Singh, and of village Talvandi in Gurdaspur district, fought in most of Maharaja Ranjit Singh`s campaigns. He inherited Talvandi and some neighbouring villages. Dal Singh was killed in the first AngloSikh war in 1845 and his estates were resumed by the British.

DEVA SINGH, BHAI. and Bhai Ishar Singh were among the Five Muktas, who formed the first batch after the Parij Piare to receive baptism of the Khalsa on the Baisakhi day of AD 1699. According to Rahitnama Hazuri Bhai Chaupa Singh Chhibbar, the draft of a rahitnama was prepared by these Muktas which later received Guru Gobind Singh`s approval. Bhai Deva Singh and Bhai Ishar Singh fell fighting in the battle of Chamkaur (7 December 1705).

DIPA, BHAI, a prominent Sikh of the time of Guru Ram Das mentioned by Bhai Gurdas in his Varan, XI. 17. See DHARAM DAS, BHAI

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!

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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.