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Explore Kanech's rich heritage at Manji Sahib Patshahi Dasviri, where Guru Gobind Singh's 1705 journey left an indelible mark. Visit this revered site.

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Discover the legendary tale of Nila Ghora, the blue horse beloved by Guru Gobind Singh, revered through time as the Rider of the Blue Horse.

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Discover the legendary dark grey horse Laili, adored by Ranjit Singh, known for its beauty, grace, and the fascinating journey through 19th-century Punjab.

Explore the illustrious life of Ram Singh, a key figure in Sikh history, known for his service under Maharaja Ranjit Singh and significant military contributions.

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AHMAD YAR KHAN TIWANA (d. 1829), second son of Khan Muhammad Khan, the Tiwana chief of Mittha Tiwana, in Shahpur district, measured swords with Sikhs more than once during Maharaja Ranjit Singh`s time. Ahmad Yar Khan revolted against his father and, having succeeded in attracting most of the tribe to his side, compelled him to surrender the chief ship to him. In 1817, Maharaja Ranjit Singh dispatched troops under the command of Misr Divan Chand against the Tiwana chief at Nurpur Tiwana. The fort was conquered and Ahmad Yar Khan ran away to Jhandavala, situated in the Mankera territory. 

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Explore the 1848-49 Anglo-Sikh War II, marking British domination and the end of the Sikh Kingdom. Learn about strategies, resistances, and outcomes.

Discover the story of Sheriff, a Spaniard engineer in the Sikh army in 1841. Tragically, he met his end in Lahore within a year after a horse fall.

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Explore Gurdwara Aaduporh, where Guru Hargobind Ji's miracle solved a water crisis. Visit the historic well and enjoy vibrant celebrations.

Explore the historical Gurdwara Gurusar Patshahi Chhevin, a spiritual landmark in Siarh village, Punjab, where tradition meets revered Sikh history.

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Explore Gurdwara Arisar Sahib located near Handiyaya, where Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's horse paused. Experience the rich history and serene accommodations.

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Explore Tahmasnamah, Tahmas Miskin's vivid account of Punjab's tumultuous history. Discover insights into the 18th-century events and the Sikh rebellion.

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ASWAMEDHA Performance of horse-sacrifice, donating gold against one\'s own weight, having a bath at Prayag, they are not equal to the merit of remembering the Name and singing the Praises of the Lord. (Gond Namdev, p. 873) Performing horse-sacrifice and donating gold secretly in fruit, they do not equal the merit of the Name of the Lord. (Ramkali Namdev, p. 973) Any king, who performed this sacrifice was considered a conqueror and a king of kings.

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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.