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Discover the legacy of Professor Ram Chandra, born in 1821, who advanced mathematics, education, and journalism in India, leaving a lasting impact.

Discover the heroic legacy of Bibi Sahib Kaur, a true warrior & influential leader in Punjab's history. Her courage and strategic prowess left a lasting impact.

Visit Gurdwara Patshahi Chhevin, a serene shrine in Sarhina near Moga, steeped in history from Guru Hargobind's era. Discover its unique legacy and architecture.

Discover the legacy of Sukhdev, a poet from Uttar Pradesh who enriched Vedanta philosophy. Explore his works revered by scholars today.

Explore the life of Teja Singh Babu, a leader in Sikh fundamentalism, known for his role in the Singh Sabha movement and reforms in Sikh practice.

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Discover the remarkable journey of Zail Singh, the first Punjabi President of India. Learn about his roots, education, and impact on Indian history.

Discover the legacy of Bhai Amia, a devoted Sikh of Guru Hargobind. He led 500 Sikhs in the Battle of Kartarpur and played a vital role in Amritsar.

Explore Bahir Jachchh, a village rich in Sikh history on the sacred Sarasvati. Visit the grand Gurdwara commemorating Guru Tegh Bahadur's stay.

BHAGVAN SINGH LAUNGOVALIA (d. 1944), patriot, Akali activist and one of the founders of the Praja Mandal, a platform meant to provide voice to the people of Indian states ruled by Indian princes during British times to ventilate their grievances and protest against the oppression, misrule and extravagances of the autocrats who presided over their destinies, was born in Burma where his father Rur Singh was a soldier in the army. The only child of his parents, he was named Indar Singh. The family originally belonged to the village of Laurigoval in the present Sarigrur district of the Punjab.

BINOD SINGH, a Trehan Khatri in direct descent from Guru Angad, Nanak II, was a devoted disciple of Guru Gobind Singh and was among the few Sikhs who accompanied him to the South in 1708. He was chosen to be one of the five companions of Banda Singh (1670-1716) sent by the Guru in 1708 from Nanded to the Punjab to chastise the persecutors of the Sikhs. Binod Singh was Banda Singh`s ally in the campaign he launched upon arrival in the Punjab. In the battle of Sirhind fought in May 1710. Binod Singh commanded the left wing of Banda Singh`s army.

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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.