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BATTICE,

Explore BATTICE's role in Sikh ordnance; an Italian's brief service shaping gunpowder industry in 1843 Lahore. Discover his intriguing story.

DIVAN SINGH MAFTOON

DIVAN SINGH MAFTOON (1890-1974) was in his day the most talked about editor in Urdu journalism. Born in the Punjab...

GUJJAR SINGH

GUJJAR SINGH (1879-1975), prominent Ghadr leader, was born in 1879, the son of Sham Singh of Bhakna Kalan, in Amritsar...

JAN SAHIB

Explore the journey of Jan Sahib from Kabul to serving Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1824, as recorded in Sikh documents.

LAWRENCE, JOHN IAIRD MAIR

Explore John Lawrence's role as Governor General of India, shaping British rule in Punjab with rigorous policies and administrative changes...

PANJAB SINGH, RISALDAR MAJOR

Explore Panjab Singh's valorous journey from a Sikh soldier to a decorated leader in the British army, with rich historical...

RAM SINGH, CAPTAIN

Discover the inspiring journey of Captain Ram Singh, a soldier and Akali leader. Explore his impact on Sikh history and...

THOMAS, GEORGE

Explore the adventurous life of George Thomas, an Irish soldier who deserted the British navy, served in Indian armies, and...

ANDREWS, CHARLES FREER

ANDREWS, CHARLES FREER (1871-1940). Anglican missionary, scholar and educationist, was born to John Edwin Andrews on 12 February 1871 in...

DOTTENWEISS

DOTTENWEISS or DOTTERWICH, a short statured, stoutly built German who, in 1835, joined the army of Maharaja Ranjit Singh as...

GURDIAL SINGH DHILLON

Explore the legacy of Gurdial Singh Dhillon, a diplomatic and parliamentary icon of India, known for his pivotal role in...

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.