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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.

ALIF KHAN, who is mentioned in Guru Gobind Singh\'s Bachitra Natak, was an officer in the Mughal army of Aurangzib. In 1691, he was despatched by Mian Khan, the viceroy of Jammu, to Kangra for collecting arrears of tribute from the hill chiefs. Raja Kirpal Chand Katoch of Kangra and Raja Dyal of Bijharval submitted to Alif Khan, but not Raja Bhim Chand of Kahlur. Bhim Chand enlisted the support of several of the chieftains against Alif Khan. He also requested Guru Gobind Singh for help.

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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.

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 Sher Singh Atarivala's pivotal role in leading Sikh resistance against the British, stirring a movement for freedom in Punjab's rich history.

Explore the legacy of Amar Nath, a notable historian and paymaster of the Sikh army, known for chronicling Maharaja Ranjit Singh's reign. Learn more.

COUNCIL OF REGENCY. To govern the State of the Punjab during the minority of Maharaja Duleep Singh, two successive councils of regency were set up at Lahore the first functioning from 1844-46 and the second from 1846-49. After the assassination of Maharaja Sher Singh on 15 September 1843, Raja Hira Singh had won over the Khalsa army and established himself in the office of prime minister with the minor Duleep Singh as the new sovereign. But his rule was short lived, and he, along with his favourite and deputy, Pandit Jalla, was killed by the Army on 21 December 1844. MaharaniJind Kaur, who had an active hand in overthrowing Hira Singh, now cast off her veil and assumed full powers as regent in the name of her minor son, Duleep Singh.

Discover Jaidev, author of Gita Govinda, whose hymns in Guru Granth Sahib celebrate divine love transcending duality. Learn about his life and works.

Discover the story of Majlas Rai, a devoted Brahman minister in Punjab, who served Guru Gobind Singh and influenced Sikh traditions.

Discover the devotion of Raja Ram, a Rajput Sikh who sacrificed himself on Guru Hargobind's pyre. Learn more about this historical act of faith and loyalty.

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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.