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Discover Sujan Singh's role in 1764's Sirhind partition and his lasting legacy in the Punjab region. Learn about the territories he and his brothers secured.

khatri

BEDI, a subcaste of the Khatris, Prakritized form of the Sanskrit kstriya which is one of the four caste groups into which the Hindu society is divided. The Khatris are mainly Hindus though there is among them a Sikh element which is small in number but important historically.There are no Muhammadans in the caste because a Khatri after conversion into Islam ceases to be a Khatri and becomes a Khoja. The Khatris are further divided into four subgroups Bahri, Khukhrain, Bunjahi and Sarin. Bahris have twelve castes, Khukhrain eight, Bunjahi fiftytwo and Sarins twenty.

BHAI RUPA, village 18 km north of Rampura Phul (30° 16`N, 75° 14`E) in Bathinda district of the Punjab, celebrates the name of a prominent Sikh, Bhai Rupa(Rup Chand, 1614-1709), who laid the foundation of it in 1631 at the instance of Guru Hargobind. Next to Bhai Rupa`s house was built a gurdwara in Guru Hargobind`s honour. The present Gurdwara Sahib Patshahi Chhevin, a two storeyed domed building, marks that site inside the village. Guru ka Langar is across a narrow lane. In the same direction is the pavilion raised recently to accommodate larger divans.

kaurava

Explore the legendary conflict of Kauravas, including Duryodhana, in the Mahabharata, where kinship rivalries led to a historic battle.

pururavas

Dive into the lunar race lineage of King Pururavas and Puru and their connections to Guru Nanak Dev's praise. Uncover mythological ties in history.

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Explore the legacy of Bibi Rup Kaur, daughter of Guru Har Rai, her life at Kiratpur, and her son's lineage. Discover sacred relics and historical insights.

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Discover the legacy of Sant Sadharan, a devoted Sikh and carpenter, honored by Guru Amar Das, who preached Guru Nanak's teachings in Bakala.

Uncover the heroic deeds of Savan Singh, a pivotal figure in 18th-century Sikh history and his settlement around Saunti post the Sirhind capture.

Explore the esteemed Sodhi Sahibzade lineage among Sikhs, connected to Guru Ram Das & seven Sikh Gurus. Unveil their historical journey and spiritual heritage.

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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.