1699

Discover the legacy of Amrik Singh, a Jambar Jatt from Lahore, who was initiated into the Khalsa and fought in Guru Gobind Singh's first battle.

BHANDARA SINGH, a shopkeeper of Sirhind, was a devotee of Guru Gobind Singh. According to Bhai Santokh Singh, Sn Gur Pratap Suraj Granth, he received the vows of the Khalsa on the historic Baisakhi day of 1699.

FATEH SINGH, SAHIBZADA (1699-1705), the youngest of Guru Gobind Singh`s four sons, was born to Mata Jitoji at Anandpur on 25 February 1699. After the death of his mother, on 5 December 1700, he was brought up under the care of his grandmother, Mata Gujari, with whom he remained till the last. On 12 December 1705, he was martyred at Sirhind along with his elder brother, Zorawar Singh. See ZORAWAR SINGH, SAHIBZADA

Explore the life of Mata Jitoji, first wife of Guru Gobind Singh, and her pivotal role in Sikh history. Learn about her life, legacy, and memorial today.

panjpiares

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 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 the spiritual importance of sarovars, sacred bodies of water at holy sites, symbolizing purity and renewal in various religious traditions.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.