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Explore Kotkapura, a town rich in Sikh history, with Gurdwara Sahib Patshahi Dasvin marking Guru Gobind Singh's 1705 camp, nestled in beautiful Punjab.

AJIT SINGH SANDHANVALIA (d. 1843), son ofBasava Singh Sandharivalia, was a leading actor in the gruesome drama of intrigue and murder enacted in the Sikh kingdom following the passing away of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

CHATAR SINGH, a BrarJatt, was, according to Sarup Singh Kaushish, Guru kian Sakhian, a Sikh spy who, during the siege of Anandpur by the hill rajas in September/October 1700, used to mix with the enemy and bring intelligence about their strength, dispositions and plans. It was he who carried to Guru Gobind Singh the news one evening how Raja Kesari Chand, one of the besieging chieftains, had planned to smash the gate of the Lohgarh Fort on the following morning with the help of a drunken war elephant.

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Husain Khan marched with a large army in 1696, aiming to avenge a defeat. Discover his role in the battle and the fierce outcome in this historical account.

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Discover the legacy of Lal Singh Moranvala, a key figure in Sikh military history, known for his roles in major battles and leadership during the 1840s.

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Explore the brave stand of Prithi Chand Dadhval and Guru Gobind Singh against Mughal forces. Dive into legendary battles for freedom.

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Discover Savan Mall, nephew of Guru Amar Das, who procured timber for Goindval's expansion and spread Sikh teachings in the hills. Learn more about his journey.

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Journey through history as Alif Khan, a Mughal officer, faces Guru Gobind Singh in the 1691 Battle of Nadaun. Discover vivid accounts from the Bachitra Natak.

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Discover rare documents from the Chatar Singh Collection on Jammu's Dogra chiefs, featuring treaties and correspondence with the Lahore Darbar.

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Explore the journey to Raja Shivnabh's abode through the anonymous Punjabi prose themed on Sikh travels. Delve into historical Sikh manuscripts and lore.

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Explore Lal Singh's rise in the Sikh Empire, his strategic alliances, and his role in the Anglo-Sikh War, revealing a tale of ambition and betrayal.

Explore the legacy of Raja Raghbir Singh of Jind, an able ruler who boosted prosperity. Discover his role in the Afghan war and founding of Sangrur.

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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.