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Discover the diverse dialects of the Punjabi language spoken across India and Pakistan, from Eastern Punjabi in Majha to Western Lahndi in Multan.

Discover Shaikh Farid, the first Punjabi poet and Sufi mystic, known for miracles and founding the Chishti Order in India. Uncover his intriguing legacy!

Discover Guru Arjan's Gatha verses that praise God and guide devotion. Explore the mix of Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit in these profound teachings.

GORDON (d. 1837), often miscalled Canon, an Anglo Indian, entered the service of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1820 as an infantry instructor on a salary of Rs 500 per month. Later, he was put in command of a battalion of artillery. In July 1822, his battalion received approbation from Allard and Ventura and was ultimately incorporated in the FaujiKhas. Gordon was now charged with raising a new cavalry regiment to be called Akal Regiment.

Discover GURU GIRARATH KOS, a detailed dictionary of the Guru Granth Sahib by Pandit Tara Singh Narotam. Learn about unique word interpretations and more.

Explore Guru Nanak's profound impact on Punjabi literature and spirituality, as the revered first Sikh preceptor and poet.

Dive into Jaitsari Var by Guru Arjan, a spiritual Punjabi composition in Guru Granth Sahib, infused with Lahindi dialect and cultural diversity.

Dive into the literary world of Mohinder Singh Joshi, a master in crafting precise, engaging short stories set in the Malwa region.

Learn about the Panjabi Pracharni Sabha's 1882 efforts to revive Punjabi language amidst changing educational policies in Punjab.

Discover 'Prem Ambodh Pothi', a 1693 masterpiece on famous bhaktas' lives, attributed to Guru Gobind Singh. Unpublished verses in Hindi & Punjabi.

Uncover the history of the Puratanjanam Sakhi, the oldest Janam Sakhi tradition, rediscovered in 1872, captivating scholars and enthusiasts alike.

Discover how the 1956 Regional Formula aimed to solve Punjab's language dilemma, leading to the state's division into Haryana and Punjab by 1966.