Explore the legacy of Mohan Singh Nagoke, Akali leader and Jathedar of the Akal Takht who championed Sikh rights and redefined the Golden Temple surroundings.
Discover the history of Riyasti Akali Dal, a pivotal Sikh political forum in princely Punjab, advocating for democratic rights from 1939 to 1956.
Explore the impactful life of Sundar Singh Lyallpuri, a passionate teacher, journalist, and politician who championed Sikh rights and reforms.
DALIP SINGH, Babar revolutionary, belonged to the village of Gosal, in Jalandhar district. His father`s name was Ishar Singh. Dalip Singh passed his matriculation examination and became a teacher in a primary school in Jalandhar. During his spare time, he toured the surrounding villages making patriotic speeches. He was drawn into the Akali agitation for Gurdwara reform, but he was too radical by temperament for its nonviolent strategy. He joined the secret Chakravarti group of Karam Singh, of Daulatpur, and soon began to be counted among the leader`s close associates. In March 1922. warrants for his arrest were issued for delivering speeches recommending to the people the creed of "reforming," i.e. liquidating the jholichuks or loyalists of the British.
Explore the life of Jaswant Singh Bhagat, a key figure in the Gurdwara Reform movement. Discover his journey and contributions from Rawalpindi to Ambala.
Explore the life of Jathedar Mohan Singh Tur, a pivotal Akali politician whose leadership spanned pivotal Sikh agitations from 1915 to 1979.
Discover the daring actions of Sadhu Singh Akali during the Sikh assault on Multan, capturing the citadel in a historic 1818 battle.
Explore the Tara Singh-Nehru Pact of 1959 aimed at addressing Sikh concerns over religious interference and the push for Punjabi Suba. Learn more today.
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.
