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Explore the political history from Aurangzib to Muhammad Shah, with insights into Sikh revolts led by Banda Singh Bahadur. Discover this rare manuscript's saga.

ibratnamah

Explore the social and economic life of Punjab in 1854 with Ibratnamah, a rich Persian account of its history, culture, and the rise of Sikhism.

Discover Kahn Singh's legacy as a key figure in Sikh history, resisting Mughal forces alongside Banda Singh Bahadur in early 18th-century Punjab.

Explore the legacy of Mali Singh, who left Wazir Khan's service to join Banda Singh Bahadur, playing a key role in his campaigns until his execution in Delhi.

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.

Explore Miri Singh's battles alongside Banda Singh Bahadur against Mughals in Punjab. A tale of courage & historical significance.

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4 years Ago

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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4 years Ago

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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18 years Ago

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.