bahadur

wazir khan

Explore the historical narrative of Wazir Khan, the Mughal faujdar of Sirhind, and his encounters with Guru Gobind Singh in the tumultuous early 1700s.

Discover Banda Singh Bahadur, the fearless Sikh warrior who seized land for the Khalsa in the 18th century, paving the way for the Punjab conquest.

BUDHMOR, commonly called Budhmar, is a village in Patiala district, 8 km southeast of Ghuram (30°7`N, 76°28`E). It is sacred to Guru Tegh Bahadur, who visited it during one of his journeys through this region. A Manji Sahib, constructed by Maharaja Karam Singh (1798-1845) of Patiala, was located east of the village. It was replaced by a new building raised in 1980 by the followers of Sant BabaJivan Singh. It consists of a square divan hall with a domed sanctum, and other ancillary buildings. The shrine, known as Gurdwara Manji Sahib Patshahi Nauvin, is affiliated to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and is administered by a local committee.

DHAMTAN, a large village in Jind district of Haryana, is sacred to Guru Tegh Bahadur. He visited it first in 1665 in the course of his travels through Malva and Bangar territories. Chaudhari Daggo, who was a cattle lifter and lived on plunder, came with pitchers full of milk, but the Guru declined the offering saying that he would not take what was not honestly earned. Daggo asked forgiveness for his past misdeeds and promised to abide by the Guru`s teaching. Guru Tegh Bahadur gave him funds to construct a well and a dharamsala for the travellers. 

Discover Gharuan, a village rich in Sikh heritage, sacred to Guru Har Rai and Guru Tegh Bahadur. Visit its historic gurdwaras and embrace the spiritual history.

Explore Gurdwara Ban Sarigat, Jaunpur's revered site on the River Gomati, where Guru Tegh Bahadur's legacy inspires devotees seeking spiritual fulfillment.

khushal chand

Explore Khushal Chand's unique blend of poetry and history during the Mughal era, as he followed Guru Nanak and chronicled royal successions and Sikh bravery.

Explore Bhai Mihan's journey from a devoted Sikh to the founder of the Mihanshahi sect, known for spreading teachings across northern India.

Explore Pandher village's sacred shrine, honoring Guru Tegh Bahadur's visit. Learn about its rich history and cultural significance.

Discover Samana, a historic town near Patiala with deep ties to Guru Tegh Bahadur, hosting the significant Gurdwara Thara Sahib. Explore its storied past!

Dive into Hamam Das's Lohgarh, a thrilling tale of redemption and rebellion featuring Banda Bahadur's quest for justice in Punjab's riveting history.

ALI SINGH (d. 1716), a native of the village of Salaudi, near Sirhind, was in the service of Wazir Khan, the Mughal faujdar of Sirhind. According to Ratan Singh Bharigu, Prachin Panth Prakash, Wazir Khan, on learning of Banda Singh\'s advance from the South towards the Punjab under the orders of Guru Gobind Singh, called Ali Singh to his presence and taunted him with the remark that another Guru of theirs had appeared and that he should join him and bring him to Sirhind to be despatched after the previous Guru\'s sons.

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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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Explore Akal Bunga, the iconic site housing the Akal Takht in Amritsar, a symbol of Sikh religious authority. Learn its role and history here.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.