sirhind

gurdwara fatehgarh

Discover Fatehgarh Sahib, a touching memorial of bravery and faith, marking the site of Guru Gobind Singh's sons' execution near Sirhind.

FATEH SINGH (d. 1716), an army commander under Banda Singh Bahadur, who was appointed administrator of Samana after the town was occupied by the Sikhs in 1709. Fateh Singh participated in several of Banda Singh`s battles against the Mughal rulers. In the battle of Sirhind fought at the nearby village of Chappar Chiri, Fateh Singh killed Nawab Wazir Khan, the faujdar of Sirhind. He was taken prisoner at Lohgarh in December 1710 and, after several years in jail, was executed in Delhi in June 1716 along with Banda Singh and his other companions.

FATUHAT NAMAH-I-SAMADI, an unpublished Persian manuscript preserved in the British Library, London, under No. Or. 1870, is an account of the victories of `Abd us-Samad Khan. Nawab Saifud Daulah `Abd usSamad Khan Bahadur Diler Jang was appointed governor of the Punjab by the Mughal Emperor Farrukh-SIyar on 22 February 1713, with the specific object of suppressing the Sikhs who had risen under Banda Singh commissioned by Guru Gobind Singh himself, shortly before his death, to chastise the tyrannical rulers of Punjab and Sirhind.

guru gobind singh

Explore Jangnama, the key Persian account of Ahmad Shah Durrani's 1764-65 crusade against the Sikhs, a pivotal historical source.

rai kalha

Learn about Rai Kalha of Raikot and his deep connection with Guru Gobind Singh amid historic and religious significant episodes.

Explore Khushal Singh's pivotal role in Sikh history, his conquests, and his leadership of the Singhpuria misl, leaving a lasting legacy.

Discover Lamman's spiritual heritage at Gurdwaras honoring Guru Gobind Singh's visit. Deepen your knowledge of Sikh history at these sacred sites.

muklishgarh

Explore the rich history of Mukhlisgarh Fort, established by Mukhlis Khan and transformed by Banda Singh Bahadur in the Mughal era. Discover its legacy.

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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.