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GILL KALAN, village 3 km east of Rampura Phul (30°16`N, 75°14`E) in Bathinda district of the Punjab, has...

Discover the intriguing story of Stephen Lane, an American who rose through Scindia's ranks and joined Maharaja Ranjit Singh's army in 1834.

Explore Sulabi Khan's vendetta against Guru Arjan and the unexpected twist of fate that led to his demise. A gripping tale of betrayal and retribution.

Explore Baramula's Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, a historic site where Guru Hargobind stayed, nestled by the Jehlum River in Kashmir's stunning valley.

GOMEZ, also known as Lawrence Goniez Allard, was a Portuguese. Hejoined the Khalsa army in 1842. After the Anglo Sikh wars, he was taken by the British as adjutant in one of the police battalions raised from the disbanded Sikh soldiery. He retired in 1862.

Discover Bhai Maddu's life, a devoted Sikh carpenter who served Guru Hargobind, playing a vital role in the Guru ka Langar. Learn more about his legacy.

Discover the intriguing tale of Sulahi Khan's demise and Guru Arjan's verse references in Sikh lore during his visit to Prithi Chand in Malva.

Explore the daring escape and valiant battles of Englishman Barlow from being a prisoner in Afghanistan to his roles in the Sikh Empire until 1845.

GOULD, JOHN (d. 1842), an English soldier of fortune who arrived at Lahore with his brother in law Colonel Van Cortlandt. He took up service under Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1834. He commanded a battalion of the Sikh army and remained in servk :e for eight years till his death in 1842 at Firoxpur.

Explore the spiritual bond between Muslim saint Sundar Shah and Sikh Bhai Bidhi Chand, marking a unique chapter in Sikh tradition of the 17th century.

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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.