The Sikh EncyclopediaThe Sikh Encyclopedia

The Sikh EncyclopediaThe Sikh Encyclopedia

The Sikh EncyclopediaThe Sikh Encyclopedia

The Sikh EncyclopediaThe Sikh Encyclopedia

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Muslims rulers and Sufi saints

Explore the legacy of Mazhar Ali, the skilled artillery officer of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, highlighting his expertise and loyalty in Sikh times.

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Sikh Political figures

BUDDHA SINGH (b. 1891), a Ghadr revolutionary, was son of Ishar Singh of the village of Sursingh, now in Amritsar district. He served in the Mule Battery at Bareilly but deserted and went to Shanghai, where he became a night watchman. He returned to India to take part in the armed revolution planned by the Ghadr Party and arrived in Calcutta aboard the S.S. Namsang on 13 October 1914.

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Philosophy

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

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Philosophy

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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SIKH ARCHITECTURE 2

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Architecture

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

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Architecture

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