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Explore the legacy of Baba Prem Singh Hoti, the renowned historian who revived Sikh history with compelling biographies of Sikh heroes and leaders.

Explore Rohta, a village near Nabha, sacred to Guru Tegh Bahadur. Visit the historic Gurdwara, celebrated by Sikhs with vibrant gatherings every month.

Discover the revered tale of Saif Uddin Mahmud, also known as Saif Khan, a noble of Aurangzib who founded Saifabad & was an admirer of Guru Tegh Bahadur.

Explore the birthplace of celebrated Sikh warrior Akali Phula Singh, home to Gurdwara Baba Phula Singh Akali, a historic site near Dehia village.

Discover Surat Singh, a valiant Sikh warrior from the 1700 Battle of Nirmohgarh. Learn about his legacy and heroism during Guru Gobind Singh's era.

Discover Una's sacred history, home to a shrine honoring Guru Hargobind on NangalAmb road. Delve into the legacy of Baba Sahib Singh Bedi.

AHWAL-I-FIRQAH-I-SIKKHAN, variously titled as Twarikh-i-Sikkhan, Kitab-i-Tankhi-Sikkhan and Guzarish-i-Ahwal-i-Si\'kkhan, by Munshi Khushwaqt Rai, is a history in Persian of the Sikhs from their origin to AD 1811. Khushwaqt Rai was an official news writer of the East India Company accredited to the Sikh city of Amritsar. It was written at the request of Col (afterwards General Sir) David Ochterlony, British political agent at Ludhiana on the Anglo Sikh frontier. Opinion also exists that it was written at the suggestion of Charles Theophilus Metcalfe.

Discover the epic battles in Jangnama Guru Gobind Singh Ji by Ani Rai, depicting Sikh resistance on Sutlej's banks. A poetic heritage of valor and history.

Discover how Bhai Ballu, the barber turned Sikh, played a pivotal role in Guru Amar Das's life, from rituals at Goindval to founding Amritsar with Emperor Akbar.

BHARPUR SINGH, RAJA (1840-1863), born on 4 October 1840, replaced his father, Raja Devinder Singh, on the throne of Nabha state in January 1847 after he was removed by the British. During his minority, the state affairs were managed by his grandmother. Rani Chand Kaur. An enlightened ruler. Raja Bharpur Singh was a devout Sikh. He had a good knowledge of Persian, English, Punjabi and Hindi and wrote his orders with his own hand.

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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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4 years Ago

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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Explore Akal Bunga, the iconic site housing the Akal Takht in Amritsar, a symbol of Sikh religious authority. Learn its role and history here.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.