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Discover Kal Jhirani's Gurdwaras, sacred sites of Guru Gobind Singh's 1706 visit, rich in history and spirituality, located near Bathinda.

Discover Tarapur, a village enriched by Guru Gobind Singh's history, featuring Gurdwara Qila Taragarh and the historic baoli, a testament to resilience and peace.

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Discover Gurdwara Agaul Sahib, renowned for its miraculous sweet sugarcane and healing Sarovar blessed by Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Visit 10 km from Nabha.

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Explore the life of Pir Bhikhan Shah, a seventeenth-century Sufi saint known for his piety and encounters with Guru Gobind Singh, fostering unity across faiths.

CHHACHHRAULI, a small town about 12 km northeast of Jagadhri (30° 10`N, 77° 18`E) in Ambala district of Haryana, was the capital of the princely state of Kalsia. Guru Gobind Singh is believed to have visited Chhachhrauli during his sojourn at Kapal Mochan in 1688. The site was brought to light only in 1920 by Sant Harnam Singh of Mastuana, and the building was erected by Rani RanbTr Kaur of Kalsia in 1924.

DHAUNKAL SINGH (d. 1844), a drillnaik in the army of the East India Company who deserted the service of the British and joined the Sikh army about 1805. In 1807, Jamadar Khushal Singh, who had come to Lahore to seek his fortune and had eventually risen to the position of deohridar or chamberlain, was placed under Dhaunkal Singh. In 1828-29, when the Lahore army was reorganized, Dhaunkal Singh was given command of a regiment composed mainly of Purbia deserters from the East India Company and a few Sikhs. Subsequently, he was promoted general who took an important part in the military administration of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

DOABA REGION of the Punjab lying between 30° 57` to 32° 7` North latitudes and 75° 4` to 76° 30` East longitudes, and bounded by the Himalayas on the east, and by the Beas on the north and the west, and the Sutlej on the south, embracing the present districts of Jalandhar. Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala, is a distinct geographical region by virtue of its interfluvial character, its distinctive cultural identity and its recognition as such in geographical and historical literature.

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Discover the fascinating journey of Dr. John Martin Honigberger, a Transylvanian physician who served the Lahore court, renowned for his medical expertise and adventures.

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

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Visit Gurdwara Nada Sahib, a serene shrine near Chandigarh, commemorating Guru Gobind Singh's historic journey. Enjoy monthly celebrations and community meals.

Discover the global spread and historical journey of the Sikh population, primarily centered in Punjab, India, with a rich 500-year-old legacy.

Explore the legacy of Maharaja Ranbir Singh (1879-1948), who led Jind State through transformative years before joining PEPSU.

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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.