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Explore the rich history of Sikhs' relations with Mughal emperors, from spiritual meetings to persecution, highlighting resilience and transformation.

var amritsar ki

Discover 'Var Amritsar Ki,' an epic eyewitness account of the 1709 Sikh-Mughal battle. Explore the bravery of Sikhs and the historical aftermath.

AJIT SINGH PALIT (d. 1725), adopted son of Mata Sundari, the mother of Sahibzada Ajit Singh . Little is known about the family he came of except that Mata Sundari took him over from a goldsmith of Delhi and adopted him because of his striking resemblance with her son, Ajit Singh, who had met a martyr`s death at Chamkaur. She treated him with great affection and got him married to a girl from Burhanpur. Emperor Bahadur Shah, considering Ajit Singh to be Guru Gobind Singh`s heir, ordered, on 30 October 1708, the bestowal of a \'khill`atupon him as a mark of condolence for the Guru`s death.

Discover the fearless legacy of Baj Singh, a devoted Sikh and warrior who played a pivotal role in major battles under Banda Singh Bahadur.

BIBIPUR KHURD, locally called Bipur, is a small village in Patiala district, 8 km southeast of Ghuram (30° 7`N, 76° 28`E). It has a historical shrine, Gurdwara Patshahi Nauvin, sacred to Guru Tegh Bahadur, who visited the site during one of his travels through Malva and Bangar regions. The Gurdwara, out in the fields, is a single rectangular room, with a 4metre wide verandah in front, built in 1964. It is managed by a village committee. Special divans take place on the first of every Bikrami month, and an annual festival is held on the occasion of Hola Mohalla, recalling the Festival of Procession at Anandpur Sahib in the month of March.

Discover Gandhuan village, home to a historic shrine honoring Guru Tegh Bahadur, offering rich cultural experiences and serenity amidst Punjab's heritage.

Explore the influential life of Jagat Singh Narag, a pivotal figure in NWFP legislative history and civic affairs from 1883 to 1942.

Discover Gurdwara Mardori Sahib near Ambala, honoring Guru Tegh Bahadur & Guru Gobind Singh. Managed by the Shiromani Committee. Visit during the monthly fair.

Explore Bhai Nattha's legacy, a devoted Sikh who challenged spurious hymns and maintained Guru Nanak's teachings across generations.

Discover the revered tale of Saif Uddin Mahmud, also known as Saif Khan, a noble of Aurangzib who founded Saifabad & was an admirer of Guru Tegh Bahadur.

SIMBHARO, village 16 km from Patiala, claims a historical shrine known as Gurdwara Sahib Patshahi Nauvin (Dera Sahib).

Discover the Sikh and Sanskrit legacy in Varanasi, the holiest Hindu city, with historical sites like Gurdwara Bari Sangat and Shri Chetan Math.

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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.