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Discover Munshi Jot Prakash's eyewitness tales of Nawab Abd us Samad Khan's military expeditions in 1728. Explore the valor of Sikhs and historical battles.

Discover Bahadurgarh Fort, a historic marvel near Patiala, linked to Guru Tegh Bahadur and rich with cultural heritage and architectural beauty.

DAL KHALSA is the term used to describe the militia which came into being during the turbulent period of the second half of the eighteenth century and which became a formidable fighting force of the Sikhs in the northwestern part of India. The first Khalsa army formed and led by the creator of the Khalsa, Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708), had broken up at the time of the evacuation of Anandpur in December 1705. Another force, at one time 40,000 strong, raised by Banda Singh Bahadur (1670-1716) was scattered after the caputre and execution of its leader.

DAULAT KHAN LODHI, NAWAB, an Afghan noble, was, during the last quarter of the fifteenth century, governor of Jalandhar Doab with Sultanpur, a town in present day Kapurthala district, as his capital. One of his officials, Jai Ram, was married to Guru Nanak`s sister, Nanaki.Jai Ram secured young Nanak employment as keeper of the Nawab`s granaries and stores at Sultanpur. Nanak applied himself to his duties diligently, and impressed everyone with his gentleness and openhanded generosity.

Discover the legacy of Jai Ram, a key official in Sultanpur and brother-in-law of Guru Nanak. Explore his profound respect for Guru Nanak's piety.

Discover the story of Jai Singh Kamla's valorous journey from soldier under Ranjit Singh to esteemed judge in Amritsar, shaping 19th-century Punjab.

Explore the heroic journey of Nawab Kapur Singh, the Sikh leader who founded Dal Khalsa, known for his bravery and pivotal role in Sikh history.

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

Explore Rabindranath Tagore's powerful Bengali poem on Sikh martyr Bhai Taru Singh, highlighting the significance of religious symbols. A profound narrative of valor.

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