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Explore the Rikabganj Agitation (1913-20), a pivotal Sikh protest against the British demolition of the Gurdwara Rikabganj wall in New Delhi.

Explore the life of Mangal Singh, a notable Risaldar of Patiala born in 1842 & his arrest in 1872 tied to the Kuka attacks in Malerkotia. Learn more here!

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Dive into the Akali Movement, a peaceful struggle for Sikh gurdwara control in the 1920s. Discover its impact on religious governance and Sikh society.

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Discover Mian Khima's journey with Maharaja Duleep Singh, from Lahore to Fatehgarh, amidst the 1849 British exile. Explore this historical bond and transition.

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BABAR AKALI MOVEMENT, a radical outgrowth of the Akali movement for the reform of Sikh places of worship during the early 1920's.

morcha

Discover how 'morcha' shaped Indian politics from Sikh reforms to modern movements. Learn about its pivotal role in peaceful resistance and political fronts.

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Learn about Baba Balak Singh (1785-1862), mentor to Baba Ram Singh and pioneer of the Namdhari movement, with teachings that shaped Sikh society.

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Explore the Nankana Sahib Massacre's impact on the Gurdwara Reform movement, where reformist Sikhs faced brutal assault at a sacred site in 1921.

BRAHMO SAMAJ. The expression "Brahmo Samaj" (correct transcription, "Brahma Samaja") literally stands for a society of the worshippers of Brahman, the Supreme Reality, according to Hindu philosophy. It is the name of the Theistic Church founded by Raja Rammohun Roy (1772-1833), in Calcutta on 20 August 1828. The history of the movement leading to the foundation of this "house of worship" is intimately bound up with that of the individual career of Rammohun Roy.

NIRANKARIS, a sect of the Sikhs born of a reform movement which arose in northwest Punjab in the middle of the nineteenth century aiming to restore the purity of Sikh belief and custom. Its founder, Baba Dayal (1783-1855), was a contemporary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. A man of humble origin, he cavilled at the shortcomings of the mighty and assailed the rites and observances which had perverted the Sikh way of life. His main target was the worship of images against which he preached vigorously.

baba budh singh

Discover the life of Baba Buddh Singh, the Namdhari movement's caretaker leader, who continued anti-British policies and explored alliances with Russia.

Explore the legacy of Partap Singh Kairon, Punjab's influential chief minister, champion of progress, and advocate for independence and reform.

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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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Explore Akal Bunga, the iconic site housing the Akal Takht in Amritsar, a symbol of Sikh religious authority. Learn its role and history here.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.