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Uncover the bravery of Sikh warrior Bhai Lakkhu during the 1635 Battle of Kartarpur alongside Guru Hargobind against the Imperial army. Learn more today!

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Discover the legacy of Nanu Mall, the mercantile-born general and minister who rose to power in Patiala, known for his courageous leadership and skilled governance.

Discover the story of Sangat Rai, a Sikh hero who defended Guler from Mughal forces in 1696. Learn about his brave sacrifice for peace.

Discover the legendary exploits of Tara Singh Ghaiba, a master strategist and leader of the Dallevalia clan whose fearless conquests reshaped Punjab's history.

vadda ghalu mirmannu

Discover Zain Khan's tumultuous reign as Sirhind's governor and his downfall in 1764, marked by relentless Sikh resistance in the Great Carnage.

akhbariat ranjit sinh

AKHBARAT-I-DEORH!I-MAHARAJA RANJIT SINGH BAHADUR, a Persian manuscript written in nastaliq, mixed with shikasta, preserved in the National Archives of India at New Delhi.

bhangian di top

BHANGlAN Dl TOP or the gun belonging to the Bhangi misl, known as Zamzama, is a massive, heavyweight gun, 80 pounder, 14 ft. 41/2 inches in length, with bore aperture 91/2 inches, cast in Lahore in copper and brass by Shah Nazir at the orders of Shah Wall Khan, the wazir of Ahmad Shah Durrani. In English literature, it has been immortalized by Rudyard Kipling as Kirn`s gun. It is perhaps the largest specimen of Indian cannon casting, and is celebrated in Sikh historical annals more as a marvel of ordnance than for its efficiency in the battlefield.

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Explore the intriguing history of Diwan Daulat Rai, a pivotal Sikh-era civil administrator in Dera Ismail Khan and Bannu.

Discover the brave tale of Gulab Singh Bakhshi, a converted Sikh who sacrificed himself to save Banda Singh in the siege of Lohgarh in 1710.

Discover Jhanda Singh Butaua, renowned jdgirddr and military leader under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, celebrated for his bravery and leadership on the frontier.

Discover Machhivara's rich history where Guru Gobind Singh stayed, with three significant gurdwaras commemorating this iconic period. Visit now!

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Discover the tale of Nihang Khan, a Muslim chief near Ropar, who honored Guru Gobind Singh during Baisakhi in 1694 and received his blessing.

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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.