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Explore the legacy of Shamsher Singh, a notable soldier from the Punjab region who held significant civil and military roles in the mid-1800s.

Explore GAHAL village, sacred to Guru Har Rai, featuring Gurdwara Sri Guru Har Rai Sahib and a memorial for the Ghallughara martyrs. Uncover its rich history.

Explore the dynamic relations between Sikhs and Jats during their rise in 17th-century India, highlighting key battles and alliances against Mughal forces.

walter raliegh

GILBERT, SIR WALTER RALEIGH (1785-1853), divisional commander of the British army under Lord Hugh Gough in the first and second Anglo Sikh wars, son of the Rev Edmund Gilbert, was born in Bodmin, England, in 1785. In 1801, he joined the Bengal infantry as a cadet. He rose to be a major general in 1841, and lieutenant general in 1851. He commanded a division of the army under Sir Hugh Gough in the first Anglo Sikh war, in the battles of Mudki and Ferozeshah in December 1845, and at Sabhraori on 10 February 1846. Hugh Gough eulogized Gilbert`s services in his despatches.

Explore the legacy of Suchcha Singh, a dedicated activist and martyr of the Gurdwara Reform movement, who sacrificed his life in the Jaito Morcha.

Discover the courageous journey of Bhai Hari Singh, a Nankana Sahib martyr who battled in WWI, joined the Akali movement, and became a symbol of sacrifice.

Explore the legacy of Sundar Singh Jathedar, a Nankana Sahib martyr, whose sacrifice is honored by the community with memorials and annual fairs.

Discover the inspiring story of Bhai Harnam Singh, a Sikh martyr who bravely gave his life at Nankana Sahib in 1921 for the Gurdwara Reform Movement.

Discover the heroic legacy of Bhai Tahil Singh, a Nankana Sahib martyr, who bravely participated in reformist movements and sacrificed for liberation.

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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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Discover the captivating history and architecture of Samman Burj, the octagonal Mughal marvel in Lahore Fort, known for its royal and administrative legacy.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.