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Explore Ratan Dam, Tahkan's intriguing Braj adaptation of the renowned Amar Kosh, with 1,400+ entries. Discover its unique history and themes.

Explore the powerful narratives of Dalip Kaur Tiwana, a celebrated Punjabi novelist highlighting women's struggles. Discover her award-winning works!

Bhagwant Singh (1926 - ) an eminent punjabi poet, was born in 1926. His poetry stems from the inhibited experiences of a frustrated middle class, and the axis which makes him conscious of the hollowness and hypocrisy revolving round it. He does not use the traditional regular metres but his lines consist of ironical phrases and figures which have their own poetic rhythms. His irony and satire have, however, no fixed focus. His view of society is negative lacking any specific direction.

Explore Khushal Singh's pivotal role in Sikh history, his conquests, and his leadership of the Singhpuria misl, leaving a lasting legacy.

Dive into the 1783 Persian manuscript detailing Sikh history from Guru Nanak to Sikh rule, offering insights despite some historical inaccuracies.

Explore the profound and evocative poetry of Manjeet Tiwana, a celebrated Punjabi poet known for her intense and imaginative works like 'Unida vartman'.

S.S. Wanjara Bedi was born at Sialkot, now in Pakistan. He did his M.A. in Punjabi from the Punjabi University and Ph.D. from the University of Delhi. He worked in a bank early in his career and senior lecturer of Dayal Singh college, Delhi. He edited Fateh a weekly and Pritam a monthly magazine from 1949-1952. Bedi has written some eighty books, which includes three collections of poems, five books on literary criticism and some books on folklore on Punjab.

Delve into Kishan Singh's challenging legacy in Lahore's chronicles. Discover his lost fortunes and untold sacrifices during Sikh times.

Discover the Satnami sects rooted in true worship of the Supreme Being, their unique customs, and historical significance in India.

yar muhammad khan

Discover the tumultuous reign of Yar Muhammad Khan in Peshawar, his struggles with Ranjit Singh, and alliances amidst regional power shifts.

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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.