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Explore the legacy of Nau Nihal Singh, the favored grandson of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, his military exploits, and the court intrigues leading to his untimely death.

FATEHNAMAH GURU KHALSA JI KA, by Ganesh Das, an employee of the Sikh Darbar, and published as edited by Sita Ram Kohli, contains accounts, in Punjabi verse, of three of the major battles of Sikh times. The first of these was fought at Multan in 1818 between Maharaja Ranjit Singh`s forces and the army of the local Afghan ruler Muzaffar Khan. The second, the first battle of Peshawar, also known as the battle of Naushera, was fought in 1823 between Sikhs and Muhammad`Azim Khan, who after the death of his brother Fateh Khan, had acquired power in Afghanistan and wished to reestablish Afghan supremacy over Peshawar.

Discover the courageous life of Phula Singh Akali, a Sikh hero and leader under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, known for his valor and dedication to Sikh shrines.

Discover the journey of General Gulab Singh, a key figure in Sikh history, from his rise in Ranjit Singh's army to his role as Governor of Peshawar.

Explore Pir Muhammad Khan's alliance with Maharaja Ranjit Singh and his pivotal role in Peshawar's 1800s history as a steadfast ally of the Sikh sovereign.

Discover the legacy of Gurmukh Singh, a valiant commander in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's army, renowned for his key roles in pivotal 19th-century battles.

grant, francis, 1803 1878; lieutenant general sir george pollock (1786 1872), gcb

Explore the storied career of Sir George Pollock, field marshal and baronet, renowned for his pivotal role in Afghanistan retribution campaigns.

Explore Hakim Rai's journey from Maharaja Ranjit Singh's army to influential roles in Punjab's history, including the Anglo-Sikh negotiations.

Explore the era of Maharaja Ranjit Singh with insights from Punjab Akhbdrs & intelligence reports detailing Sikh governance & British relations.

Explore the influential life of Jagat Singh Narag, a pivotal figure in NWFP legislative history and civic affairs from 1883 to 1942.

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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.