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ardaas

Discover the essence of Ardaas, a Sikh prayer, focusing on love, spirituality, and universal welfare. Learn its significance beyond material gain.

guru kian sakhian

Explore 'Guru Kian Sakhian,' an 18th-century manuscript uncovering stories of Sikh Gurus, from Guru Hargobind to Guru Gobind Singh, with historical insights.

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Discover Nanak Prakash, the Bengali biography by Bhai Mahendranath Bose, portraying Guru Nanak's life and teachings with harmony at its core.

ut twarakh

Explore 'Umdat Ut-Tawaikh', Sohan Lal Suri’s Persian chronicle of Ranjit Singh's reign. Discover Sikh history from Guru Nanak to the British annexation.

badri nath

Explore the legacy of Colonel Badri Nath, who rose from a soldier to a leader in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's army, defending frontiers in historic Sikh campaigns.

bhai harjas manuscript

Discover Harijas Granth by Bhai Darbari, a unique verse collection blending Sikh and Hindu tenets in rdgas. Learn about this rare manuscript and its heritage.

OMS (d. 1828), a Spaniard, also known as Amise, Musa Sahib, Urns and Hommus, served in Maharaja Ranjit Singh`s army. As a young man, he had enlisted in Napoleon`s artillery. After France`s defeat in 1815, he set out on his travels and reached Persia where he obtained employment declaring himself to be a Frenchman. He left Persia in 1824, reaching Lahore in 1826. He took up service under Maharaja Ranjit Sihgh on a salary of Rs 1,200 per month and was given command of two battalions of infantry and a regiment of cavalry. 

pundittarasingh

Explore the origins of the Sikh term Vahiguru, its meanings, and usage in scriptures in Pandit Tara Singh Narotam's insightful tract.

bahr e mawwaj

Explore 'Bahr Ulmawwaj', a rich tapestry of Muslim and Sikh history, covering Mughals to Durranis, with rare insights into Punjab's past.

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Discover the legacy of Imam Shah, a Persian colonel in Ranjit Singh's army who played a crucial role in the Sikh artillery during the Anglo-Sikh war.

Discover Panjab Singh's journey from a trooper to a notable figure under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, securing Jagirs and serving with valor. Learn more.

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Discover the journey of Jean Baptiste Ventura, an Italian general in the Sikh army who transformed Sikh infantry with European tactics. Learn more here!

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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.