history

Chitta Lahu is Nanak Singh\'s first popular novel, published first in 1932, later going into dozens of subsequent editions. Rodu—a juggler—finds a forsaken child behind a bush, whom he adopts and brings up into a young beautiful girl, Sundri—the heroine—comes into contact with young Bachchan Singh—the hero—a devoted idealist very much interested in the reformation of his village. He starts a school in the Gurdwara for giving free education to the children, but due to his villagers\' conservative ideas about untouchability, Sundri is denied this facility. Bachchan Singh teaches her privately and in due course of time, they develop love for each other.

Explore Lahina Singh's legacy, capturing Lahore and minting the Sikh coin. Discover his defiance of Ahmad Shah Durrani and leadership in Punjab till 1797.

Explore the legacy of Sita Ram Kohli, the first Alexandra Research Scholarship awardee, who resurrected Punjab's historic records for future generations.

Explore the legacy of Ganda Singh, a revered soldier in the Sikh army & pioneering Punjab historian, whose work reshaped Sikh historiography.

Explore Matabar Singh's historic mission to Lahore, its failure, and his return to Nepal's political scene as Prime Minister before his untimely assassination.

Explore the rise of the Sikh community in verse with Giani Gian Singh's classic, Sri Guru Panth Prakash. A rich account of Sikh history and heritage.

Discover Ganda Singh, a valorous Sikh soldier & a pioneering historian whose influence shaped Sikh historiography in Punjab and beyond.

Discover the heroic story of Mehar Singh Nirmala, a Sandhu Jatt, known for his courage in the 18th century. Learn about his role in the partition of Sirhind.

Uncover Satbir Singh's prolific work spanning 70+ titles, his dedication to education, and his passion for helping others in this inspiring biography.

Discover how the Gurmat Tract Society, founded in 1925, spread Sikh religion and history through affordable Punjabi tracts and created a popular readership.

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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.