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shah daula

Discover the legacy of Shah Daula, a revered Muslim divine from Punjab known for his piety, public works, and embracing Guru Nanak's teachings.

tazkhira

Discover the historical Tazkirah manuscript by Anand Ram Mukhlis, revealing 18th-century Punjab's events and invasions including Nadir Shah's 1739 incursion.

anglo sikh wars

ANGLOSIKH RELATIONS need to be traced to the transformation of the British East India Company, a commercial organization, into a political power in India .

raja fateh shah of garhwal

Explore the history of Fateh Shah, ruler of Srinagar Garhval, and his strained ties with Sirmur, captured in the Battle of Bhangani led by Guru Gobind Singh.

sultan khusrow2

Explore the fascinating life of Prince Khusrau, son of Prince Salim, and his dramatic escape towards Punjab amidst a royal conflict.

gurugobindsingh 1

Explore the life of Guru Gobind Singh through PARCHIAN PATSHAI 10. Unpublished tales from Khalsa College, Amritsar, detail his battles & legacy.

fakir azizuddin. watercolour

Explore the life of Faqir Shah Din, a trusted diplomat of the Sikh court who fostered ties with British agents and promoted trade in the 19th century.

tazikirah i salatin chugtai

Explore the political history from Aurangzib to Muhammad Shah, with insights into Sikh revolts led by Banda Singh Bahadur. Discover this rare manuscript's saga.

lord auckland

Explore the Auckland Papers for insights on 19th-century politics, the Sikh military, and the Anglo Afghan war, now accessible in London.

dasam granth

FATEHNAMAH, by Bhai Dyal Singh, is a versified account of the victory (fateh, in Persian) of the Sikhs in the battle fought on Sunday, 22 Baisakh 1854 Bk/30 April 1797, against Shah Zaman`s forces led by one of his generals Ahmad Khan, also called Shahanchi Khan, in which the latter got killed and his forces fled the field. Nothing is known about the poet who, judging from his diction, belonged to the western parts of the Punjab. The poet showers special praise on the Sikh warrior.

khushal chand

Explore Khushal Chand's unique blend of poetry and history during the Mughal era, as he followed Guru Nanak and chronicled royal successions and Sikh bravery.

Explore Phul Shah's impact on Sikhism, from his 1604 embrace of the faith to founding an Udasi center in Punjab, his legacy endures.

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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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Explore Akal Bunga, the iconic site housing the Akal Takht in Amritsar, a symbol of Sikh religious authority. Learn its role and history here.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.