sikhs

bazigar

Discover the Bazigars, a nomadic acrobat tribe in Punjab, evolving from entertainers to laborers, rich in cultural heritage and recognized as a Scheduled Tribe.

BINOD SINGH, a Trehan Khatri in direct descent from Guru Angad, Nanak II, was a devoted disciple of Guru Gobind Singh and was among the few Sikhs who accompanied him to the South in 1708. He was chosen to be one of the five companions of Banda Singh (1670-1716) sent by the Guru in 1708 from Nanded to the Punjab to chastise the persecutors of the Sikhs. Binod Singh was Banda Singh`s ally in the campaign he launched upon arrival in the Punjab. In the battle of Sirhind fought in May 1710. Binod Singh commanded the left wing of Banda Singh`s army.

CHAPPAR CHIRI (30° 45`N, 76° 40`E), Ban and Chhoti (senior and junior), are twin villages in Ropar district, along KhararBanur road, now officially named Banda Singh Bahadur road. This area was the scene of a historic battle. Gurdwara Baba Banda Bahadur is situated between the two villages by the side of the metalled link road joining them. The battle took place around here on 12 May 1710 between the Sikhs led by Banda Singh Bahadur and Wazir Khan, the imperial faujdar of Sirhind. The latter was killed and the Mughal army routed.

DASA, BHAl, son of Bhai Balu and grandson of Bhai Mula, of `Alipur Shamali, district Multan, now in...

fatehnama guru khalsa ji ka

Explore the epic battles of Sikh history, captured in poetic verse, as Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the Guru Khalsa triumph in Fatehnamah Guru Khalsa Ji Ka.

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Explore the life of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, through insightful biographies. Discover his impact on Sikh history and traditions.

Discover the intriguing history of Maratha chief Holkar, his retreat, and alliance with Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh after British defeats in 1804.

Explore the legacy of Jassa Singh Ramgarhia, the Sikh military leader renowned for rebuilding the Ramgarh fort and his role in 18th-century Punjab.

Discover Karam Singh, the formidable leader of the Sandhu Jatts in 18th-century Punjab. Explore his legacy and conquests across Punjab and India.

chief khalsa diwan

Discover the history of the Central Malva Khalsa Pritinidhi Diwan, founded in 1906, focused on Sikh faith, education, women's upliftment, and more.

Discover how Bhai Lakkhu's curse and Guru Arjan's insight shaped Bhai Buddhu's destiny in Sikh history. Explore the intriguing tale of faith and fortune.

Explore the dynamic Maratha-Sikh relations from 1758-1806, marked by cooperation and rivalry amid political ambitions and shifting powers.

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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.