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Explore the heroic tales of Baba Ram Singh Bedi, a formidable Nihang warrior from Sialkot, descendant of Guru Nanak, who fought bravely against Afghan forces.

Discover Lakhnaur, the ancestral village linked to Guru Gobind Singh's family, where historical and spiritual events unfolded, including divine homage.

Discover the captivating history and architecture of Samman Burj, the octagonal Mughal marvel in Lahore Fort, known for its royal and administrative legacy.

ADDAN SHAH, BHAI (1688-1757), third in succession to Bhai Kanhaiya, founder of the Sevapanthi sect, was born in 1688 in the village of Lau in Jhang district, now in Pakistan. His parents were of a devout temperament and he inherited from them a deeply religious bent of mind. He learnt Gurmukhi and got training in the exegesis of Sikh scriptural texts from Bhai Gurdas Dakkhani, a leading Sikh of Guru Tegh Bahadur`s time. He also remained in the company of Bhai Seva Ram, a disciple of and successor to Bhai Kanhaiya, for a long time and ultimately succeeded him as chief of the Sevapanthi sect.

Explore the legacy of Pir Buddhu Shah, a revered Muslim saint, who stood by Guru Gobind Singh, shaping history with courage and dedicated friendship.

Discover the legacy of Imam Shah, a Persian colonel in Ranjit Singh's army who played a crucial role in the Sikh artillery during the Anglo-Sikh war.

Dive into Makkhan Shah's journey, a trader of the Lubana clan, who discovered Guru Tegh Bahadur amid contenders in 1664, marking a pivotal Sikh moment.

Explore Sahib Singh Bhangi's legacy in 18th century Punjab and his alliance with Ranjit Singh. Discover his strategic fort holdings and military prowess.Explore Sahib Singh Bhangi's legacy in 18th century Punjab and his alliance with Ranjit Singh. Discover his strategic fort holdings and military prowess.

Discover the heroic tales of Sukkha Singh, an 18th-century Sikh warrior from Amritsar, known for his bravery, perseverance, and enduring legacy.

Discover the history of Vanjara Sikhs, their role as medieval traders, and their cultural integration within Sikhism across Central and South India.

ADINA BEG KHAN (d. 1758), governor of the Punjab for a few months in AD 1758, was, according to Ahwal-i-Dina Beg Khan, an unpublished Persian manuscript, the son of Channu, of the Arain agriculturalist caste, mostly settled in Doaba region of the Punjab. He was born at the village of Sharakpur, near Lahore, now in Sheikhupura district of Pakistan. Adina Beg was brought up in Mughal homes, for the most part in Jalalabad, Khanpur and Bajvara in the Jalandhar Doab. Starting his career as a soldier, he rose to be collector of revenue of the village of Kang in the Lohian area, near Sultanpur Lodhi.

Discover the intriguing tale of Chandu Shah, the wealthy banker whose arrogance led to a deadly conflict with Guru Arjan, shaping Sikh history.