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Discover Shah Zaman's bold attempts to expand Afghan influence in India during the late 1700s, facing challenges from Sikh leaders like Ranjit Singh.

diwan todar mal

Discover the legacy of Seth Todar Mall, who selflessly performed the last rites for the sons of Guru Gobind Singh. Visit Gurdwara Joti Sarup today!

bengal and india secret letters

BENGAL AND INDIA SECRET LETTERS, also known as Letters received from India and Bengal or merely Secret Letters to the Secret Committee, preserved at the India Office Library, London.

guruamardas handal gangu shah

Discover the history of the Gangu Shahis, a Sikh order founded by Gangu Shah in Punjab. Learn about their unique practices and historical impact.

Explore Lahina Singh's legacy, capturing Lahore and minting the Sikh coin. Discover his defiance of Ahmad Shah Durrani and leadership in Punjab till 1797.

Explore KupRihIra, where Sikhs fiercely battled Ahmad Shah Durrani in 1762, a key event in Sikh history with lasting significance.

Explore the historical clash over guruship after Guru Har Krishan's death in 1664, featuring Shihan’s support for Dhir Mall & Guru Tegh Bahadur's resilience.

tripartite treaty 1838

Discover the strategic Tripartite Treaty of 1838, thwarting Sikh designs on Sindh with British mediation. Explore this pivotal Afghan-Sikh-British alliance.

bhangian di top

BHANGlAN Dl TOP or the gun belonging to the Bhangi misl, known as Zamzama, is a massive, heavyweight gun, 80 pounder, 14 ft. 41/2 inches in length, with bore aperture 91/2 inches, cast in Lahore in copper and brass by Shah Nazir at the orders of Shah Wall Khan, the wazir of Ahmad Shah Durrani. In English literature, it has been immortalized by Rudyard Kipling as Kirn`s gun. It is perhaps the largest specimen of Indian cannon casting, and is celebrated in Sikh historical annals more as a marvel of ordnance than for its efficiency in the battlefield.

Discover the inspiring journey of Bhai Garhia, a devout Sikh who spread Guru Hargobind's teachings in Kashmir and inspired Shah Daula with his devotion.

Explore Lahore's transformation from a small town to the Mughal capital. Uncover its cultural evolution and significance along the River Ravi.

Explore the rich history of Sikhs' relations with Mughal emperors, from spiritual meetings to persecution, highlighting resilience and transformation.

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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.