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Sikh Political figures

Explore the courage of Bhai Tek Singh, a Golden Temple priest and ally of Bhai Maharaj Singh in the 1848 anti-British revolt. Discover his daring acts.

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Muslims rulers and Sufi saints

ZAIN KHAN

Discover Zain Khan's tumultuous reign as Sirhind's governor and his downfall in 1764, marked by relentless Sikh resistance in the Great Carnage.

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Hindu bhagats and poets, and Punjabi officials

AMRIT RAI

Explore Amrit Rai's contributions under Guru Gobind Singh in Anandpur. Uncover his Hindi verse from Mahabharata and Chitra Bilas. Dive into history

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Famous Sikh personalities

BAHORU, BHAI,

Discover Bhai Bahoru's daring role in helping recover Guru's horses, using clever disguises in historical Lahore.

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Sikh Political figures

BHAGVAN SINGH, RAJA

BHAGVAN SINGH, RAJA (1842-1871), was born at Nabha on 30 November 1842, the younger son of Raja Devinder Singh. He ascended the throne of the princely state of Nabha on 17 February 1864 after his elder `brother. Raja Bharpur Singh, had died issueless. Raja Bhagvan Singh too died childless on 31 May 1871 of tuberculosis at Nabha.

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European adventurers, scholars and officials

BOYLE,

BOYLE, a French national, who, deserting the First European high Infantry, joined the Khalsa army in 1843. He was killed fighting against the British in the first AngIo Sikh war (1845-46).

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European adventurers, scholars and officials

DEPUIS or DE LUST,

DEPUIS or DE LUST, a French soldier of fortune who came to Lahore in 1842, and was employed by the Sikh Darbar as a trainer of gunner recruits. Later, he was made commandant of a battalion, but, being found unfit for command, he was removed from service in 1844. He then proceeded to Shimla where he opened a school for teaching French and dancing.

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Musicology and Musicians

GAJJA SINGH, MAHANT

Explore the legacy of Gajja Singh, an eminent Sikh classical music maestro from Punjab, celebrated for his unique style and expertise in traditional Sikh kirtan.

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