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syed ahmad barelvi

Discover the life of Sayyid Ahmad Barelavi, leader of the Wahabi movement in India, advocating religious reform and leading jihads across Afghan-Sikh borders.

bhangian di top

BHANGlAN Dl TOP or the gun belonging to the Bhangi misl, known as Zamzama, is a massive, heavyweight gun, 80 pounder, 14 ft. 41/2 inches in length, with bore aperture 91/2 inches, cast in Lahore in copper and brass by Shah Nazir at the orders of Shah Wall Khan, the wazir of Ahmad Shah Durrani. In English literature, it has been immortalized by Rudyard Kipling as Kirn`s gun. It is perhaps the largest specimen of Indian cannon casting, and is celebrated in Sikh historical annals more as a marvel of ordnance than for its efficiency in the battlefield.

CHARHAT SINGH (d. 1770), grandfather of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, was the eldest of the four sons of Sardar Naudh Singh. He took to arms while still very young and started taking part in the raids and expeditions led by his father. He also fought in the Sikhs` skirmishes with the Afghan invader Ahmad Shah Durrani. After the death of his father, he broke away from the Faizullapuria Misi and determined to acquire territory for himself. He left his ancestral village of Sukkarchakk and established his headquarters at Gujranwala, where he had gathered a considerable following within a short time.

guru gobind singh

Explore Jangnama, the key Persian account of Ahmad Shah Durrani's 1764-65 crusade against the Sikhs, a pivotal historical source.

Explore Lahina Singh's legacy, capturing Lahore and minting the Sikh coin. Discover his defiance of Ahmad Shah Durrani and leadership in Punjab till 1797.

mir mannu by aftab mussawar

Discover Mir Mannu's rule in Punjab, his battles, policies, and impact on the Sikhs amid Afghan invasions and internal strife. Learn about his legacy.

Explore KupRihIra, where Sikhs fiercely battled Ahmad Shah Durrani in 1762, a key event in Sikh history with lasting significance.

Discover Sikh coins as symbols of sovereignty, featuring unique inscriptions dedicated to their Gurus. Uncover the fascinating legacy in numismatics.

Discover Sirhind, a town rich in history along Sher Shah Suri Marg, known for its ancient forts, stunning gardens, and significance in Indian history.

taimur shah

Discover the legacy of Taimur Shah, son of Ahmad Shah Durrani. Explore his reign, battles with Sikhs, and his efforts to consolidate the empire.

mirza ghulam ahmad (c. 1897)

Explore the origins of the Ahmadiyah Movement, founded by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad in 19th century Punjab, challenging Christian and Hindu influences.

tazkhira

Discover the historical Tazkirah manuscript by Anand Ram Mukhlis, revealing 18th-century Punjab's events and invasions including Nadir Shah's 1739 incursion.

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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.