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Discover the inspiring journey of Sant Rocha Singh, a Sikh preacher who expanded the Khalsa. Learn about his life, his teachings, and his legacy.

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Discover Paolo Avitabile, a Neapolitan soldier of fortune, who rose to prominence in Persia and Punjab. Explore his dynamic life and military feats.

DUBUIGNON, ROBERT WALTER, DE TALBOT (1809-1868), a French adventurer in the employ of Begam Samaru of Sardhana, who came to Lahore to seek better prospects. He obtained employment in the Sikh court through the good offices of General Ventura, and was assigned to General Allard as aide decamp. He left the service after about a year to go into business, exporting goods from Kashmir to France in exchange for French merchandise. He died at Ludhiana in 1868.

Explore Karam Singh Othiarivala's legacy in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's campaigns and his part in the 1848 revolt against the British in Punjab.

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SADH, BHAI, devoted disciple of Guru Hargobind (1595-1644), who lived near the ancient city of Balkh in central Asia. Zulfiqar Ardastani, the author of DabistanI Mazahib, a contemporary work in Persian, records, two anecdotes which show that Bhai Sadh was a devoted Sikh who, unaffected by joys and sorrows of life, rejoiced in serving the will of the Guru. "Once he," says Zulfiqar Ardastani, "set out upon the Guru`s order from Balkh to Iraq to buy horses. He had a grownup son who fell sick." People said, "you are still in the city of Balkh, only a stage away from home. Go back and see your son."

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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.

FRANCIS, a French adventurer, who arrived at Lahore in 1833 and joined Maharaja Ranjit Singli`s army. But he had no military training, and was discharged from the service soon afterwards.

Explore the life of Bhai Kehar Singh, a Nankana Sahib martyr known for his bravery, dedication, and ultimate sacrifice in the Gurdwara Reform movement.

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Discover how seva, the profound act of service in Sikhism, merges devotion and duty. Learn its significance in spiritual life and community service.

Explore BATTICE's role in Sikh ordnance; an Italian's brief service shaping gunpowder industry in 1843 Lahore. Discover his intriguing story.

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Unravel the fascinating life of Alexander Gardner, a controversial figure in Sikh military history, known for adventures across Asia and service under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Explore Bhai Lalu's journey to Sikh devotion under Guru Angad. Learn how acts of service, or paropkar, lead to liberation in this inspiring tale.

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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.