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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.

Explore Bathinda's storied past: ancient fortresses, Sikh Gurdwaras, and historical tales of Bhati Rao. Dive into Punjab's intriguing history!

Explore the legacy of Karam Singh Nangalia, a key figure in Amritsar's history, known for strengthening the Rarighar Narigal fort and his loyalty to Ranjit Singh.

BIANCHI, an Italian engineer, who arrived at Lahore in Sikh times. According to the Khalsa Darbar payrolls, he served the Sikh State and was employed in 1835 as a road engineer on a salary of 9 rupees per day. He constructed a road from General Ventura`s house to the Fort in Lahore. He was entrusted with the task of building a circular road enclosing the city and the fort of Lahore. However, he could not accomplish the task owing to illness. He proceeded to Italy, but died on the way.

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Explore Lanka's grandeur in the Ramayana—golden walls, vast moats, and Ravana's legendary abode, crafted by Vishwakarma. Unearth historical marvels now lost.

CHATAR SINGH, a BrarJatt, was, according to Sarup Singh Kaushish, Guru kian Sakhian, a Sikh spy who, during the siege of Anandpur by the hill rajas in September/October 1700, used to mix with the enemy and bring intelligence about their strength, dispositions and plans. It was he who carried to Guru Gobind Singh the news one evening how Raja Kesari Chand, one of the besieging chieftains, had planned to smash the gate of the Lohgarh Fort on the following morning with the help of a drunken war elephant.

Discover Mahan Singh's conquests in 18th century Punjab, including fort victories & significant alliances that shaped his era. Learn more now.

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DESAN, MAI (d. 1778), daughter of Amir Singh of Gujrariwala, was married to Charhat Singh Sukkarchakkia in 1756.

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Explore the rich history of Mukhlisgarh Fort, established by Mukhlis Khan and transformed by Banda Singh Bahadur in the Mughal era. Discover its legacy.

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Explore the heroic exploits of Divan Chand, the general who played a pivotal role in conquering Multan and Kashmir in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's reign.

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Discover Pashaura Singh's dramatic quest for power in the Punjab: a tale of ambition, alliances, and betrayal in the mid-19th century.

DORAHA (30° 48`N, 76° 2`E), an old village along the Grand Trunk Road 20 km east of Ludhiana, claims an historical shrine, Gurdwara Damdama Sahib Patshahi Chhevin, sacred to Guru Hargobind, Nanak VI. According to local tradition, Guru Hargobind encamped here for a night travelling back from the Gwalior Fort. The present complex, a rectangular flat roofed hall with ancillary buildings inside a walled compound, was constructed in 1932. The Gurdwara is managed by the local sangat. M.G.S.

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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.