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Discover the relentless legacy of Ajit Singh, a brave ruler of Ladva allied with Maharaja Ranjit Singh, in his valiant fight against the British.

BURN, LtCoL, who commanded British detachments at Deoband, now in Uttar Pradesh, led in 1804 an expedition against the cis Sutlej Sikh chiefs, Gurdit Singh ofLadva and Karnal, Sher Singh of Buna, Rai Singh of Jagadhri, Jodh Singh of Kalsia and Mahtab Singh of Thanesar, who had fought against the British in alliance with the Marathas in 1803. Burn`s troops joined hands with those of Birch and Skinner, and defeated the Sikhs at Saharanpur on 18 December 1804. The British commanderin chief granted amnesty to all the Sikhs except Gurdit Singh. Burn arrived at Karnal, and secured from him the surrender of the town.

DALJIT SINGH (d. 1937), one of the passengers on board the S.S. Komagata Maru, was born at the village of Kauni, now in Faridkot district. He passed his matriculation examination and became assistant editor on the Panjabi Bhain, a journal sponsored by Sikh Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Firozpur, to promote the cause of women`s education. At the age of 21, he left the Punjab to seek avenues for further education abroad. In Hong Kong, he met Baba Gurdit Singh, then negotiating the chartering of the S.S. Komagata Maru to take Indians to Canada after the country had passed new and stricter immigration laws.

Discover the legacy of Gurdit Singh, the patriot behind the Komagata Maru incident, challenging immigration laws and advocating for Sikh rights.

Explore the legacy of General Gurdit Singh Majithia, a key figure in Sikh history who commanded troops for Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Learn more.

Discover the legacy of Gurdit Singh Nalva, a pivotal Sikh soldier and jdgirddr. Learn about his life and inheritance in post-annexation Punjab history.

Explore the legacy of Gurdit Singh Sandhanvalia, heir of Thakur Singh, and his role in Punjab's freedom struggle. Discover his family's poignant history.

komagata maru

Explore the daring journey of the Komagata Maru in 1914, challenging Canadian immigration laws with 376 Indian passengers led by Sikh leader Gurdit Singh.

Explore the spiritual legacy of Sundar Baba, descendant of Guru Amar Das, and his profound composition, Ramkali Sadu. Dive into rich history and devotion.

Explore the heroic life of Tilok Singh, a devoted disciple of Guru Gobind Singh and ancestor of Phulkian dynasties. Learn about his influence and legacy.

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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.