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Discover the inspiring journey of Santa Singh, from clerk to Babar revolutionary, igniting anti-British sentiment and radical reform in 1920s India.

DIVAN SINGH, BHAI (d. 1924), one of the martyrs of Jaito Morcha, was born around 1874, the son of Sahib Singh of the village of Mahingarval in Hoshiarpur district of the Punjab. As he grew up, he joined government service in the railways and was an assistant engineer when he resigned in protest against the deposition by the British of Maharaja Ripudaman Singh, ruler of the princely state of Nabha, in July 1923, and became an activist in the Akali movement for the reformation of the management of Sikh shrines.

Discover the heroic legacy of Santa Singh, a revered martyr from a humble barber family, who inspired many with his devotion and sacrifice at Nankana Sahib.

muhhamad farukhsiyar

Explore the history of Farrukh-Siyar, Mughal emperor from 1713-19, known for his heavy measures against the Sikhs and his ascent to power in Delhi.

shamsher singh

Explore the legacy of Shamsher Singh, a notable soldier from the Punjab region who held significant civil and military roles in the mid-1800s.

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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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4 years Ago

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.