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Visit Nanded, a crucial Sikh pilgrimage site with rich history on the River Godavari, hosting the revered Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib.

Explore the impactful reign of Maharaja Narinder Singh (1824-1862), his British alliances, and his cultural contributions in Patiala's history.

NESTA, village 2 km south of Atari in Amritsar district of the Punjab, is sacred to Guru Hargobind (1595-1644) who stayed here for a while during his journey from Lahore to Amritsar. According to local tradition, at the villagers` complaint that the water of their well was brackish, the Guru had them dig another well close to it. The water of this well was sweet (mittha, in Punjabi). Both these wells still exist side by side. The shrine established here came to be called Mitthasar.

NIHALU BHALLA, BHAI, a resident of Sultanpur Lodhi, who embraced Sikhism during the time of Guru Amar Das. He once visited Amritsar with the sangat of Sultanpur to receive instruction from Guru Arjan. The name figures in Bhai Gurdas, Varan, XI.21.

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Explore the dramatic rise and fall of Nizam Uddin, the Pathan chief of Kasur, from ally to adversary in the rich history of Punjab and the Sikhs.

Explore the legacy of Pahar Singh Man, a key figure in Sikh history known for his leadership in battles and his role under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

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Uncover the story of the Panj Piare—Daya Singh, Dharam Singh, Himmat Singh, Muhkam Singh, Sahib Singh—and their role in forming the Khalsa in 1699.

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 Unpublished tales from Khalsa College, Amritsar, detail his battles & legacy.

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Discover how the demand for Pakistan's creation led to the historic Partition of Punjab in 1947, reshaping the future of India and its Muslim population.

guru angad's family

Discover Pheru Mall's legacy, father of Guru Angad, from his proficiency in Persian to pivotal moments in the Punjab, shaping Sikh history and culture.

Explore the life of Piraga Bhai, a devoted Sikh mentioned by Bhai Mani Singh, in the 1955 edition of Sikhan di Bhagat Mala. Discover his historical significance.

Discover the life of Rani Prem Kaur, wife of Prince Sher Singh and mother of Partap Singh. Her legacy endures despite historical challenges.

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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.