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nadaun battle

Explore the 1691 Battle of Nadaun where Guru Gobind Singh supported hill barons against imperial forces. Discover its legacy and Gurdwara PatshahT Dasviri.

Discover Nanheri village in Patiala, home to Gurdwara Patshahi IX ate X, honoring Guru Tegh Bahadur's and Guru Gobind Singh's visits. A tranquil Sikh pilgrimage site.

Explore the legacy of Prem Singh, a brave Randhava Jatt soldier in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's army, who fought in key campaigns before his untimely death in 1824.

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Discover the pivotal role of the Punjab Boundary Commission in 1947's partition, shaping modern India and Pakistan under the guidance of Lord Mountbatten.

ALLAYAR, a wealthy Muslim horse dealer of Delhi, who turned a preacher of Sikhism, first came to Guru Amar Das at Goindval escorted by Bhai Paro, a prominent Sikh of Dalla, a village in present day Kapurthala district of the Punjab. It is said that returning from Kabul once with 500 newly purchased horses, he was held up near Goindval owing to the River Beas being in spate. He had not been there long before he saw someone tearing across the swollen river on horseback from the opposite bank. This was Bhai Paro coming to make his daily obeisance to Guru Amar Das.

goddess saraswati

Discover the sanctity and mythological significance of the Sarasvati River, revered for fertility and wisdom, pivotal to the early Aryans' spirituality.

sadho bela

Explore the vibrant legacy of BELA, from Sri Sadhubela Tirath to Singh Bela, a secret hub of Sikh revolutionaries near Amritsar. Uncover their fascinating stories.

Discover the legendary exploits of Tara Singh Ghaiba, a master strategist and leader of the Dallevalia clan whose fearless conquests reshaped Punjab's history.

BHANGANI, a small village on the right bank of the River Yamuna about 11 km from Paonta (30°25`N, 70°40`E) in Sirmur district of Himachal Pradesh was the scene of a battle between the hill rajas and Guru Gobind Singh. The chiefs taking exception to Guru Gobind Singh`s teaching equalizing all castes and feeling jealous of his growing influence, marched against him, led by Raja Fateh Chand of Srinagar (Garhval). Forestalling the attack on Paonta, Guru Gobind Singh advanced towards Bhangani with his Sikhs.

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Discover Gurudwara Baoli Sahib's historical significance, where Guru Nanak Dev Ji showcased his divine power to yogis during his Third Udasi in 1514 A.D.

CAMPBELL, WILLIAM (d. 1866), a Scotsman, who came to Lahore in September 1828 and was employed in the Sikh cavalry and given command of a regiment of 1200 horse. He soon gained the favour of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, but was dismissed from the service in August 1829 on a charge of misbehaviour towards a woman, and sent across the River Sutlej under an escort. Later, he served the Afghan rulers. He died in Kabul in 1866.

Explore Bhai Gaura, the fearless Sikh warrior from Vinjhu, known for his loyalty. Discover his tale and impact on Sikh history near Bathinda.

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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.