gulab

Explore Akbarpur Khudal, a village in Punjab, where Guru Gobind Singh rescued a Sikh in 1706, with a historic gurdwara and captivating tales of justice.

Discover the inspiring journey of Pandit Gulab Singh, a Jatt who overcame caste barriers to master Sanskrit and Braj Bhasa, leaving a scholarly legacy.

Discover the tale of Gurbakhsh, an Udasi saint who challenged false claims in Anandpur after Guru Gobind Singh's era, influencing Sikh lineage.

Discover the pivotal role of Meva Singh Majithia in the Sikh army and his diplomatic efforts in Punjab during the 1840s.

ranjodh singh majithia

Explore the remarkable story of Ranjodh Singh Majithia, a key figure in the Sikh Darbar and the first Anglo-Sikh War. Discover his military prowess.

char bagh i punjab

Explore Char Baghi Panjab, Ganesh Das Badhera's Persian history of Punjab from Indus to Sutlej, detailing Sikh history and British annexation. Published 1965.

Discover the inspiring journey of Pandit Sadhu Singh, a distinguished Nirmala scholar and Shri Mahant of the Nirmal Pahchayati Akhara.

chattar singh collection

Discover rare documents from the Chatar Singh Collection on Jammu's Dogra chiefs, featuring treaties and correspondence with the Lahore Darbar.

sham sing attarivala

Explore Sham Singh Atarivala's legacy, his battles, and his pivotal role in Sikh history. Discover his courage and dedication to the cause.

FATEH SINGH MAN (d. 1845). son of Sham Singh Man, soldier, diplomat and commander in Maharaja Ranjit Singh`s army. He entered the service of the Maharaja as a trooper, and took part in several campaigns, including those of Multan (1818) and Kashmir (1819). He rose to be a kumeddn. In 1811, he had a jagir worth one lakh of rupees and maintained a contingent of 300 horsemen. He served mostly in the northwest frontier region, across the Indus. After Maharaja Ranjit Singh`s death, he became an active partisan of Kanvar Nau Nihal Singh and Wazir Dhian Singh.

alexander gardner

Explore Alexander Gardner's thrilling adventures in the Punjab and beyond. Discover his life as a European adventurer in the Sikh army, vividly recounted.

GULAB CHAND, son of Bhai Sadhu of village Malla, in Faridkot district of the Punjab, and Bibi Viro, daughter of Guru Hargobind (1595-1644), fought along with his four brothers in the battle of Bharigani (18 September 1688), near Paonta in present day Himachal Pradesh, in which two of his brothers, Sarigram Shah and Jit Mail, were killed. Guru Gobind Singh describes Gulab Chand, in his account of the battle in his poetical work, Bachitra Ndtak, as a mighty hero "whose face lightened up at the prospect of joining action on the field of battle."

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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.