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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 Sahib Singh's legacy in the Khalsa army, his role in the Anglo-Sikh war, and his leadership in the 1848 rebellion. Learn more about this historical figure.

FATEH SINGH (d. 1875), son of Nidhan Singh Hathu, was a soldier in the Sikh army and was attached to his father`s contingent wherein he remained until 1827 when he was placed in the Ghorcharha Kalan regiment. In 1834, he accompanied Maharaja Ranjit Singh to Peshawar and, in 1840, he was sent, under Arjan Singh Ranghar Nanglia, to Mandi and Kullu where a rebellion had broken out. After the death of Raja Hira Singh in December 1844, Fateh Singh was ordered to Rajauri and Punchh to put down an insurrection there.

diwan sawan mal. 1865

Discover the legacy of Savan Mall, a skilled governor who transformed Multan into an abode of peace with prosperity and justice during his rule.

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FAZALDAD KHAN CHIB (d. 1864), son of Raja Umar Khan Chib, was recipient of a pension of rupees four thousand from Maharaja Ranjit Singh which was originally granted to his elder brother Amir Khan as compensation for the confiscated territory of his father. Fazaldad Khan was taken into service by Prince Kharak Singh to whom the area of Khari Kariali, the territory which had belonged to Fazaldad Khan`s ancestors, was given in jagir. Ten years later some sovars or horsemen were also allowed him. Fazaldad Khan accompanied Sher Singh Atarivala to Multan in 1848, but did not join the rebellion. He died in 1864.

taimur shah

Discover the legacy of Taimur Shah, son of Ahmad Shah Durrani. Explore his reign, battles with Sikhs, and his efforts to consolidate the empire.

harsukh rai

Explore the life of General Harsukh Rai, a key figure in Sikh history, from cavalry service to administration under the British in Punjab. Discover his legacy.

william sampson whish

Discover the impactful legacy of Sir William Sampson Whish, the divisional commander who led British forces in the Second Anglo-Sikh War.

Explore Jhanda Singh's leadership (1765-1774) and the Bharigi principality's rise in power, marked by key battles and territorial expansions.

patrick vans agnew

Discover the legacy of Patrick Alexander Vans Agnew, a civil servant pivotal in the East India Company era. Explore his journey and untimely end in Multan.

Explore the legacy of Karam Narain, a lieutenant in Lahore Darbar known for his fairness and military leadership. Learn about his family ties and pension.

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.

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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.