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lahore

Discover Diwan Lakkhi Mall's significant role in Lahore's history as he secured Bannu and led expeditions in 1844 under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

dewan mokham chand

Explore the legacy of Diwan Muhkam Chand, a key Sikh army general under Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Discover his pivotal role in expanding the Sikh Empire.

pir muhammad khan barazkai

Explore Pir Muhammad Khan's alliance with Maharaja Ranjit Singh and his pivotal role in Peshawar's 1800s history as a steadfast ally of the Sikh sovereign.

ranjit nagara

Discover the legacy of the Ranjit Nagara, the kettledrum installed by Guru Gobind Singh. Explore its significance in Sikh tradition and its royal symbolism.

Explore the dynamic relations between Sikhs and hill states from Guru Nanak's time to Maharaja Ranjit Singh's reign, highlighting alliances and conflicts.

shahmuhammad

Explore the epic Punjabi poem 'Jangnama Shah Muhammad,' recounting the Sikh-UK war and the fall of Ranjit Singh's empire with vivid historical detail.

Explore the strategic brilliance of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's army, a blend of innovation and tradition that forged a vast kingdom amid adversity.

raja lal singh

Explore BIJAYBINOD, an 1844 Punjabi verse chronicling Punjab's tumult post-Ranjit Singh, revealing hidden biases and historical distortions.

equestrian painting of diwan dina nath

Discover the influential role of Devi Das, Diwan in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's court, in transforming financial administration in early 19th century India.

FATEH SINGH MAN (d. 1845). son of Sham Singh Man, soldier, diplomat and commander in Maharaja Ranjit Singh`s army. He entered the service of the Maharaja as a trooper, and took part in several campaigns, including those of Multan (1818) and Kashmir (1819). He rose to be a kumeddn. In 1811, he had a jagir worth one lakh of rupees and maintained a contingent of 300 horsemen. He served mostly in the northwest frontier region, across the Indus. After Maharaja Ranjit Singh`s death, he became an active partisan of Kanvar Nau Nihal Singh and Wazir Dhian Singh.

hira dogra

Explore the turbulent reign of Hira Singh Dogra, as he seized power and navigated intrigue in Lahore's Sikh kingdom. Discover his impactful yet short-lived rule.

Explore the legacy of Jawahar Singh, a distinguished leader in the Sikh army. Learn about his campaigns and contributions to the Lahore Darbar.

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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.