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Discover Bhagat Ram Bakhshi's journey from a writer to a pivotal leader under Maharaja Ranjit Singh's reign, shaping 19th-century Lahore's history.

CHARHAT SINGH, son of Jai Singh, a Sandhu Jatt of Kot Sayyid Mahmud, a small village near Amritsar, held a service jagir under Maharaja Ranjit Singh. His father had served as a trooper under Gulab Singh Bhangi. Charhat Singh`s sister Rup Kaur married Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1809. Charhat Singh and his brother Bhup Singh were assigned an area worth 30,000 rupees, subject to the service of 200 horse, which they held for 15 years when it was resumed.

Explore the life of Lahina Singh, a military commander during Sikh rule, who embraced spirituality after pivotal roles in Punjabi history and battles.

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Learn about Lal Kaul, a Kashmiri Brahman who served in Afghanistan and Sikh expeditions, becoming a key leader in 19th-century South Asian history.

Discover Mangal Singh's pivotal role in managing Prince Kharak Singh's estates, his rise to Sardar, and legacy within Sikh history.

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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.