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Discover the legacy of Ram Singh, a Khalsa warrior, and Punjabi hero, who fought valiantly with Banda Singh Bahadur. Explore his battles and sacrifice.

Discover the legacy of Pandit Basant Singh, Nirmala scholar and tutor to royalty, renowned for his contributions to religious education and literature.

BHUPAL SINGH, a son of the Gurkha general, Amar Singh Thapa, came to Lahore and took up service under Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839). He became an officer in a battalion in the Sikh army under General Ventura. In 1838, Bhupal Singh returned to Nepal and was appointed to command a check post on the Indo Nepalese border. Two years later he was selected to lead an embassy to Lahore. He left Kathmandu on 6 June 1840, but the mission returned without transacting much business owing to the death in Lahore of Kanvar Nau Nihal Singh.

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COURT, CAROLINE FEZLI AZAMJOO (1821-1869), born as Fezli Azamjoo in Kashmir on 13 June 1821, married Claude Auguste Court, a general in the Sikh army, by 1836. They had three children by the time they left the Punjab in 1843. On 25 June 1844, Fezli and her children were baptized at Marseilles, and she was on the same day religiously married to General Court by the Bishop in the Cathedrale of Marseilles. A fourth child was born in Marseilles in 1845. Little else is known about Fezli Azamjoo`s life at Marseilles.

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DEVNO DEVl, RANI (d. 1839), daughter of a Chib Khatri of Dev Batala, in Jammu, was married to Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

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Explore the life of Mata Ganga, consort of Guru Arjan and mother of Guru Hargobind. Discover her legacy and the shrine at Baba Bakala in her honor.

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Explore the poignant tale of Raj Devi, a Rajput who honored her husband Maharaja Ranjit Singh with a historic act of sati in 1839. Discover her legacy.

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Explore the legacy of Raj Kaur, Maharaja Ranjit Singh's beloved consort, influential in state affairs and mother of heir Kharak Singh.

Discover the inspiring journey of Sadhu Singh Bhaura, Jathedar of Sri Akal Takhat, a key figure in Sikh history who led religious reforms and social initiatives.

Discover Sahib Singh's legacy in the Khalsa army, his role in the Anglo-Sikh war, and his leadership in the 1848 rebellion. Learn more about this historical figure.

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Explore the legacy of Sundar Singh Ragi, a leading Sikh musician from Amritsar, known for his melodious voice and rich musical heritage.

Discover Banta Singh's bold quest for India's freedom. From his education to daring escapes and infiltration, he fought for independence with vigor.

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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.