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Discover the daring actions of Sadhu Singh Akali during the Sikh assault on Multan, capturing the citadel in a historic 1818 battle.

Discover the legacy of Raja Amar Singh of Patiala (1748-1782), his conquests, political alliances, and the pivotal role in shaping the powerful state.

BHANGA SINGH (d. 1815), a prominent sardar of the Karorsinghia chief ship, seized in January 1764, after the fall of Sirhind, the parganah of Pehova along the bed of the River Sarasvati, 22 km west of Thanesar. Later he captured Thanesar leaving Pehova in the possession of his brother, Bhag Singh. Bhanga Singh and Bhag Singh commanded a force of 750 horse and 250 foot. In 1779, Bhanga Singh aligned himself with the Mughal chief, Abdul Ahd Khan, to recover his territory from Raja Amar Singh of Patiala. In January 1786, Bhanga Singh along with other Sikh chiefs entered the Ganga Doab at the head of 5,000 horse and ravaged Meerut, Hapur and Garh Mukteshvar. In April 1789, Mahadji Scindia, regent of the Mughal empire, confirmed Bhanga Singh`s right to rakhi or cess levied for protection in some of the areas under his influence.

Explore Gurmukh Singh's pivotal role during the Anglo-Sikh wars as a close ally of Bhai Maharaj Singh in the 1848-49 revolt against British rule.

Explore the legacy of Kahn Singh, a key figure in the 1848-49 revolt against British rule. Discover his journey alongside Bhai Maharaj Singh.

Discover Mayya Singh's heroic role in the 19th-century Sikh battles and his loyalty to Bhai Maharaj Singh against British rule in Punjab.

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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.