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Discover the remarkable journey of Zail Singh, the first Punjabi President of India. Learn about his roots, education, and impact on Indian history.

DEVA SINGH, SIR (1834-1890), a highranking Patiala state administrator, was born in 1834 into an Arora Sikh family, the son of Colonel Khushal Singh, a brave soldier who had once killed a tiger (sher, in Punjabi) near one of the city gates conferring upon it the name Sheranvala which lasts to this day. Deva Singh received the only formal education available at that time by attending a maktab or Persian school, and entered Patiala state service at a very early age in 1846. In 1853, he was appointed assistant judicial minister and in 1855, a Risaldar in a cavalry unit.

GIAN SINGH RAREVALA (1901-1979), administrator and politician, was born on 16 December 1901 at his mother`s village Bhari in Ludhiana district. His own ancestral village was Rara, also in Ludhiana district, where his father Ratan Singh was a bisveddr (fiefholder) of the former princely state of Patiala. Gian Singh having received his early education at Bhari, Samrala and Ludhiana, passed his matriculation examination from Model High School, Patiala, and Bachelor of Arts examination from Mohindra College, Patiala, in 1925. He then entered the Patiala state service as a ndib ndzim (assistant deputy commissioner) and after a year`s training at Patiala he was posted to Sunam.

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Discover the dramatic tale of Jalla Pandit, the powerful adviser whose arrogance led to his downfall in the Sikh Kingdom's tumultuous history.

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Explore Jodha Ram's pivotal role in 19th century Sikh politics, including his capture and execution by Jawahar Singh. Learn about his intriguing legacy.

Explore the legacy of Jogendra Singh, a Sikh scholar and statesman, noted for his contributions to journalism and agriculture in the early 20th century.

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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.

Explore the revolutionary life and enduring legacy of Mathra Singh, a patriot who fought for India's freedom during WWI.

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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.