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Discover Malva, a historic region in Punjab, India, renowned for its transformation from arid lands to a thriving agricultural hub.

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Discover the Punjab Riyasti Praja Mandal's role in fighting for civil liberties in princely states, a vital chapter in India's freedom struggle since 1928.

Explore PEPSU's formation in 1948, merging 8 princely states into a unified region, with rich history and vibrant culture in East Punjab.

Explore the fascinating life of Maharaja Pratap Singh, ruler of Nabha, and his impact on Punjab's history. A tale of independence and resilience.

Discover PUAT, an old village in Ludhiana, where Guru Gobind Singh passed in 1705. Dive into Punjab's rich history, the land of five rivers.

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Explore the legacy of Ajmer Chand, ruler of Kahlur, and his battles against Guru Gobind Singh. Discover the historical conflicts in the Sivaliks.

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Explore 'Rajas of the Punjab' by Sir Lepel H. Griffin, detailing Sikh princely states & political alliances using rich historical records.

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ANANDPUR SAHIB RESOLUTION, a frequently invoked document of modern Sikhism pronouncing its religious rule as well as its political goal. After having enjoyed power under chief ministers, Gurnam Singh and Parkash Singh Badal in the Punjab, newly demarcated in 1966, Sikhs as represented by their premier political party, the Shiromani Akali Dal, were able to capture only one seat at the elections to Indian Parliament (1971) from among the 13 which were Punjab`s portion. In the Punjab Assembly elections which took place in March 1972 their tally was a mere 24 seats out of a total of 117, and the Punjab Government passed into the hands of the Congress Party, with Giani Zail Singh (later, President of India) as chief minister.

Explore the legacy of Maharaja Ranbir Singh (1879-1948), who led Jind State through transformative years before joining PEPSU.

BHAGVAN SINGH LAUNGOVALIA (d. 1944), patriot, Akali activist and one of the founders of the Praja Mandal, a platform meant to provide voice to the people of Indian states ruled by Indian princes during British times to ventilate their grievances and protest against the oppression, misrule and extravagances of the autocrats who presided over their destinies, was born in Burma where his father Rur Singh was a soldier in the army. The only child of his parents, he was named Indar Singh. The family originally belonged to the village of Laurigoval in the present Sarigrur district of the Punjab.

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Discover the history of Riyasti Akali Dal, a pivotal Sikh political forum in princely Punjab, advocating for democratic rights from 1939 to 1956.

BHAGWAN SINGH GYANEE (d. 1962). prominent Ghadr leader, was born the son of Sarmukh Singh of the village of Varing, 15 km east of Tarn Taran in Amritsar district of the Punjab. Their ancestors, Kashmir! Brahmans, had migrated to the Punjab during the seventeenth century. Bhagwan Singh learnt Urdu at the village school and then joined Gurmat Vidyala, a missionary school at Gharjakh, in Gujranwala district, from where he passed the gyani examination. He was employed as a teacher in the Gurmat Vidyala, shifting after a short while to Khalsa School, Daska, in Sialkot district, where he studied Vedanta under Sadhu Har Bilas.

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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.