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chotta gallughara

CHHOTA GHALLUGHARA, lit. minor holocaust or carnage, as distinguished from Vadda Ghallughara (q.v.) or major massacre, is how Sikh chronicles refer to a bloody action during the severe campaign of persecution launched by the Mughal government at Lahore against the Sikhs in 1746. Early in that year, Jaspat Rai, the faiydar of Eminabad, 55 km north of Lahore, was killed in an encounter with a roving band of Sikhs. Jaspat Rai\'s brother, Lakhpat Rai, who was a diwan or revenue minister at Lahore, vowed revenge declaring that he would not put on his head dress nor claim himself to be a Khatri, to which caste he belonged, until he had scourged the entire Sikh Panth out of existence.

Discover VIESKENAWITCH's thrilling journey from Russian brigand to Maharaja Ranjit Singh's commander, with key roles in Persia and Peshawar's artillery.

FOULKES, R. (d. 1841), an Englishman, who joined Maharaja Ranjit Sihgh`s cavalry in February 1836. He remained attached to General Ventura as aide-de-camp, and accompanied him on his expedition to Mandi in 1840. On file conclusion of the campaign, he was left in charge of the Sikh troops stationed at Mandi. However, his troops mutineed in March 1841, and assassinated him.

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Explore the life of Gurmukh Singh Musafir, a renowned poet and politician who played a key role in India's history. Discover his contributions and legacy.

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Discover the origins of Kirti Kisan Sabha, led by Ghadr Party, mobilizing workers & peasants for revolutionary action since 1928. Explore its legacy.

Explore the legacy of Labh Singh Babu, a key Akali leader who championed Sikh rights and led impactful protests in early 20th century India.

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Explore the legacy of Bhai Natha Singh, an Akali activist who died in the Jaito firing of 1924. Learn about his contribution to the Gurdwara Reform.

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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.