Explore the remarkable journey of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia, founder of the Ahluwalias and leader of the Dal Khalsa who declared Sikh sovereignty in 1761.
Explore Khalsa Diwan Lahore's role in Sikhism's revival, education advocacy, and Punjabi promotion, as led by Bhai Gurmukh Singh and associates.
Discover the legacy of Man Singh, a brave warrior who fought alongside Guru Gobind Singh and survived the Battle of Chamkaur. His story inspires the Nihang Sikh order.
NIHANGS or Nihang Singhs, originally known as Akalis or Akah Niharigs, are endearingly designated the Guru`s Knights or the Guru`s beloved, for the military ambience they still carry about them and the heroic style they continue to cultivate. They constitute a distinctive order among the Sikhs and are readily recognized by their dark blue loose apparel and their ample, peaked turbans festooned with quoits, insignia of the Khalsa and rosaries, all made of steel. They are always armed, and are usually seen mounted heavily laden with weapons such as swords, daggers, spears, rifles, shotguns and pistols.
Discover the legacy of Sahib Singh, one of the revered Pahj Piare in Sikh history, and his journey with Guru Gobind Singh in the formation of the Khalsa.
Explore the rise of Sikh journalism in the late 19th century, shaping identity amidst religious debates and modernization challenges.
Explore the life and works of Sant Singh Sekhon, a multifaceted writer from Lyallpur known for his contributions to Punjabi literature and drama.
Explore Pandit Varyam Singh's legacy as a revered religious scholar and education advocate in Punjab. Discover his influence in Sikh reform.
Explore the impactful life of Amar Singh Wasu (1884-1932), a prominent Akali activist and journalist dedicated to Sikh reform and community service.
BHANDARA SINGH, a shopkeeper of Sirhind, was a devotee of Guru Gobind Singh. According to Bhai Santokh Singh, Sn Gur Pratap Suraj Granth, he received the vows of the Khalsa on the historic Baisakhi day of 1699.
