Explore the thrilling journey of John Holmes, a Eurasian soldier in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's army, and uncover his dual role as a British spy in the 1800s.
Explore how Kirpal Chand Katoch, a master of diplomacy, influenced battles and politics in 17th-century India, engaging with notable figures like Guru Gobind Singh.
Discover Bhai Partapu's journey from a soldier to a revered disciple of Guru Arjan, embodying bravery and charity. Learn the lessons of righteous living.
Explore the dynamic relations between Sikhs and Jats during their rise in 17th-century India, highlighting key battles and alliances against Mughal forces.
ANANDPUR DI VAR is a versified account in Punjabi, by one Ram Singh, of a battle fought in 1812 between Sodhi Surjan Singh of Anandpur and Raja Maha Chand of Kahlur. Sodhi Surjan Singh was a lineal descendant of Suraj Mall, a son of Guru Hargobind. His father, Nahar Singh, who was a brave and influential person, had established an independent state by force of arms. Surjan Singh, too, was a man of prowess, and was increasing his area of influence. Maha Chand, the chief of the neighbouring state of Kahlur, was jealous of the growing power of Surjan Singh whom he considered no more than a vassal of his.
CHRITROPAKHYAN, a long composition comprising women`s tales in verse, forms over one-third of the Dasam Granth. The work is generally ascribed to Guru Gobind Singh. A school of opinion, however, exists which asserts that Chritropakhyan and some other compositions included in the Dasam Granth are not by the Guru but by poets in attendance on him. According to the date given in the last Chritra or narrative, this work was completed in 1753 Bk/AD 1696 on the bank of the River Sutlej, probably at Anandpur. The last tale in the series is numbered 405, but number 325 is somehow missing.
Husain Khan marched with a large army in 1696, aiming to avenge a defeat. Discover his role in the battle and the fierce outcome in this historical account.
Discover the legendary tale of Mahant Kirpal Das, the Udasi prelate who fought valiantly in the Battle of Bharigam alongside Guru Gobind Singh.
Explore the poetic stanzas of Paurian Guru Gobind Singh Kian, praising the Guru and detailing the battle of Bharigani in rich Punjabi and Braj Bhasa.
Discover the legacy of Sohan Chand, a courageous Panvar Rajput warrior who fought valiantly under Guru Gobind Singh in the 1691 battle of Nadaun.
