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Discover Victor Jacquemont's detailed 1829-1832 Indian travels exploring botany, culture, and meeting Maharaja Ranjit Singh. A historical adventure awaits!

Uncover Maharaja Jagatjit Singh's remarkable journey from Kapurthala's ascension to a global presence at the League of Nations. Discover his aesthetic legacy.

Explore the epic saga of Jarasandha, the tyrant king of Magadha, who fought 18 battles against Sri Krishna and met his end in a legendary duel with Bhima.

ABCHAL NAGAR, more correctly spelt Abichalnagar (abichal, lit. firmly fixed, unshakably rooted), i.e. City Everlasting, is the name Sikh tradition lias given Nanded, a district town in Maharashtra. The place is sacred to Guru Gobind Singh, who passed away here on 7 October 1708. The shrine honouring his memory is treated as a takht, seat constituting decisive religious authority for the Sikhs, and is named Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib, Abchalnagar. The name was probably suggested by a Scriptural line abichal nagaru~gobind guru ka namu japat sukhu paia ram (rooted steadfast stands the City of the Master Lord where solace is attained by repeating the Name (GGS,pg 783), usually interpreted as referring to the City of Amritsar founded by Guru Ram Das, Nanak IV.

Explore the legendary tale of Kubera, god of wealth and guardian deity, intertwined with epic narratives from the Mahabharata and beyond, in Alaka.

AGAMPUR or AGAMPURA, lit. city unapproachable or inaccessible (Skt. agamya plus pur or pura). The word appears in one of the hymns of Guru Nanak in Asa measure where it is used to signify God`s abode or the ultimate state or stage of spiritual enlightenment and bliss. Another term used synonymously in the same hymn is nijaghar, lit. one`s own real home signifying the ultimate sphere of jivatma.

Explore the essence of true prayer and patience in Islam as Kabir questions superficial devotions. Discover the significance of the Ka'bah in spiritual union.

Discover Gurdwara Mai Than in Agra, marking Guru Tegh Bahadur's visit, and explore its rich history and spiritual significance in the Sikh tradition.

Explore Lahore's transformation from a small town to the Mughal capital. Uncover its cultural evolution and significance along the River Ravi.

Explore Amritsar, the Sikh holy city, home to the Golden Temple. Learn about its founding by Guru Ram Das and its significance in Sikh history.

Discover the story of Masse Khan Ranghar's reign over Amritsar & his defiance against Sikh visits to the Harimandar, ending with a dramatic act of revenge.

AKBAR KHAN MUHAMMAD (d. 1848), son of Dost Muhammad Khan, the ruler of Afghanistan. He was a Hery young man of great dash and daring. Like his father, he was keen to regain the Afghan possessions in India Multan, Kashmir, Attock and Peshawar. In 1837, Dost Muhammad Khan declared a holy war against the Sikhs and attacked the fortress of Jamrud at the entrance to the Khaibar Pass. An attack led by Akbar Khan was repulsed, though the valiant Sikh general, Hari Singh Nalva, was killed in the action.