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Discover the legacy of Maharani Jind Kaur, the mother of Duleep Singh, who defied odds to lead the Sikh Empire and shape Punjab's history.

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Explore Zobeir Rahama's pivotal role in Maharaja Duleep Singh's restoration campaign and his impact on international affairs despite his decline.

ABDUL RASUL KASHMIRI, a native of Srinagar who was in trade at Amritsar as a shawl merchant, was for a time a close confidant of Maharaja Duleep Singh, the last Sikh King of the Punjab deposed by the British in 1849. Kashmir! acted as the deposed Maharaja`s liaison man with governments of Turkey and Egypt. In 1860, `Abdul Rasul moved from India to Egypt, and thence to London where he joined the Nile expeditionary force as an interpreter. Owing to his secret connection with the Mahdi, he was discharged from the service. He was again in England to seek redress when he met the deposed Maharaja Duleep Singh who employed

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Explore KHURSHUID KHALSA, the 1885 Urdu book that delves into Sikh history. Discover the controversies it sparked among Amritsar and Lahore factions.

Discover Arur Singh's journey from a trusted attendant to ambassador for Maharaja Duleep Singh, navigating intrigue and betrayal in 19th-century India.

Discover the story of Rani Kishan Kaur, who supported Duleep Singh during British rule and played a key role in the freedom movement.

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Explore the captivating journey of Banarasi Das, an enigmatic Kuka Sikh who stirred insurrection against the British and championed Maharaja Duleep Singh.

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Discover the fascinating history of the Koh-i-Noor diamond, a brilliant gem among British crown jewels, from its origins to the British coronation.

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Explore BIJAYBINOD, an 1844 Punjabi verse chronicling Punjab's tumult post-Ranjit Singh, revealing hidden biases and historical distortions.

Explore the pivotal role of Nanu Singh in the Maharaja Duleep Singh's quest for Punjab's throne restoration, acting as the vital link in key communications.

BUDDH SINGH BAVA, an associate of Thakur Singh Sandhanvalia, who served as a link between him and his contacts in Punchh and Kashmir. He was the son of Faujdar Singh, a Khatri of Batala, in Gurdaspur district. He was first employed as a Sardar in Kashmir irregular force and served in that capacity for seventeen years. In 1880, he took service with Raja Moti Singh of Punchh and stayed with him for two years. Leaving his family at Kothi in Jammu, Buddh Singh then moved to Nepal where he was employed as a captain in Kali Bahadur regiment.

Explore the intriguing life of Narendra Singh Sandhanvalia, tied by heritage to Maharaja Duleep Singh, and his historical journey from Pondicherry to Meerut.

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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 the spiritual importance of sarovars, sacred bodies of water at holy sites, symbolizing purity and renewal in various religious traditions.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.