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Explore Kotha Guru's rich history from Mughal times to Sikh heritage. Uncover ancient secrets in Punjab's famous old village. Visit today!

Discover Lakhnaur, the ancestral village linked to Guru Gobind Singh's family, where historical and spiritual events unfolded, including divine homage.

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Discover the remarkable legacy of BAVANJA KAVI, the eminent poets and scholars who contributed to Guru Gobind Singh's cultural renaissance.

Discover how Ganga Ram, a Brahman merchant, embraced Sikhism at Guru Arjan's hands, devoted to seva in Amritsar, inspiring generations in Punjab.

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Discover the legacy of K1shan Chand Rai, a Sikh court agent known for his diplomacy and wealth. Explore his impact on the Anglo-Sikh frontier.

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Explore Nanak Chand's legacy, from serving Dal Singh of Akalgarh to managing revenues of Multan and Kashmir; a pivotal figure in the Sikh era.

Discover the legacy of Sahib Singh, one of the revered Pahj Piare in Sikh history, and his journey with Guru Gobind Singh in the formation of the Khalsa.

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Explore the legacy of Bibi Viro, daughter of Guru Hargobind & Mata Damodari, pivotal in Sikh history. Learn about her sons' valor at the Battle of Bhangani.

BHAG SINGH, RAI (d. 1884) was son of Rai Kishan Chand Bhandari who worked as a vakil or agent under the Sikh government. In the beginning of 1838 when Rai Kishan Chand accompanied Colonel Wade to Peshawar, Bhag Singh officiated in his place as agent at Ludhiana, in the British territory. After the first AngloSikh war (1845-46), Bhag Singh took over as agent of the Lahore Darbar with the Commissioner of transSutlej states; in 1848 he was awarded the title of Rai and a dress of honour.

GULAB CHAND, son of Bhai Sadhu of village Malla, in Faridkot district of the Punjab, and Bibi Viro, daughter of Guru Hargobind (1595-1644), fought along with his four brothers in the battle of Bharigani (18 September 1688), near Paonta in present day Himachal Pradesh, in which two of his brothers, Sarigram Shah and Jit Mail, were killed. Guru Gobind Singh describes Gulab Chand, in his account of the battle in his poetical work, Bachitra Ndtak, as a mighty hero "whose face lightened up at the prospect of joining action on the field of battle."

Learn about Nand Chand, the valiant masand and diwan of Guru Gobind Singh, known for his daring feats and historical contributions to Sikh history.

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Explore the legacy of Sansar Chand, the Katoch Rajput Raja of Kangra, his conquests, and his alliance with Maharaja Ranjit Singh to defend against the Gurkhas.

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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.