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Explore the legacy of Suraj Mall, son of Guru Hargobind. Discover his lineage and the family's historical significance in Sikh history.

Explore the legacy of Arjan Singh Bhayee, a revered Sikh leader of Bagarian, pivotal in spiritual rites, education, and community leadership.

duni chand

Explore Duni Chand's journey of wealth and spirituality inspired by Guru Nanak. Find out how true riches transcend the material world.

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Discover Karam Chand's legacy in Punjab, working with Maharaja Ranjit Singh and aiding in British treaties. An accountant turned political agent until 1836.

Explore the life of Baba Mohri, son of Guru Amar Das, devoted to family and supportive of Gurus Ram Das and Arjan in spiritual leadership.

Explore the origins and spiritual practices of the Ramraias, a sect with rich history and connections to the Sikh Gurus. Learn more about their legacy!

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Explore Tara Chand's journey from Kabul to Guru Hargobind, including his fascination with royal horses Dilbagh & Gulbagh. Discover Sikh history today!

Discover Bhai Bahoru's daring role in helping recover Guru's horses, using clever disguises in historical Lahore.

DUNI CHAND, grandson of the well known Bhai Salho (d. 1628), a Dhalival Jatt of Majitha in Amritsar district in the Punjab, was a masand of the Guru`s nominee in the Majha area. A hefty man of immense bulk, Duni Chand led out a band of 500 warriors to Anandpur in 1700 when the Rajput hill chiefs had laid siege to the town. One day it was reported to Guru Gobind Singh that the besiegers were planning to use a drugged elephant the following morning to force open the gate of the Lohgarh Fort. To quote Kuir Singh, Gur Bilas Patshahi X, the Guru said, "I too have an intoxicated elephant, Duni Chand.

kesari chand

Explore the life of Kesari Chand, ally of Raja Bhim Chand, as he faces Guru Gobind Singh and joins historic battles in the Sivalik foothills.

dewan mokham chand

Explore the legacy of Diwan Muhkam Chand, a key Sikh army general under Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Discover his pivotal role in expanding the Sikh Empire.

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Discover the legacy of the Ranjit Nagara, the kettledrum installed by Guru Gobind Singh. Explore its significance in Sikh tradition and its royal symbolism.

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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.