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.
Explore BATTICE's role in Sikh ordnance; an Italian's brief service shaping gunpowder industry in 1843 Lahore. Discover his intriguing story.
Explore the story of Haridas Bhai, the devoted jail superintendent who revered Guru Hargobind at Gwalior Fort during Emperor Jahangir's reign.
Discover the life of Mata Marvahi, wife of Guru Hargobind and mother of Suraj Mall. Learn about her journey from Mandiala to Kiratpur.
Discover Singh Harbhajan's profound impact on Punjabi poetry, literature, and his acclaimed translations. Explore his journey as a front-rank poet.
Explore 'ahankar,' the concept of ego in Sikhism, its impact on spiritual life, and remedies like humility and seva for overcoming this human frailty.
BHAGBHARI, MAI (d. 1614), of a Brahman family of Srinagar, was converted to the Sikh faith by Bhai Madho Sodhi, sent by Guru Arjan to preach in Kashmir. As she grew old, she wished to have a glimpse of the Guru before she died. Guru Hargobind then occupied the spiritual throne of Guru Nanak. Mai Bhagbhari had stitched a role of homespun fabric which she longed to present to the Guru personally, but she was too old to travel to distant Amritsar. As says Gurbilas Chhevin Patshahi, Guru Hargobind did visit Kashmir and, reaching Srinagar, he went straight to Mai Bhagbhari`s house in Hathi Gate area.
Explore the journey of HARVEY, the English physician in 1838 Punjab, serving under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, before falling ill and leaving in 1839.
Explore the life of Baba Mahadev, son of Guru Ram Das, known for his meditative pursuits and spiritual path in the Punjab region. Learn more.
