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ALI SINGH (d. 1716), a native of the village of Salaudi, near Sirhind, was in the service of Wazir Khan, the Mughal faujdar of Sirhind. According to Ratan Singh Bharigu, Prachin Panth Prakash, Wazir Khan, on learning of Banda Singh\'s advance from the South towards the Punjab under the orders of Guru Gobind Singh, called Ali Singh to his presence and taunted him with the remark that another Guru of theirs had appeared and that he should join him and bring him to Sirhind to be despatched after the previous Guru\'s sons.

Discover the spiritual journey of Mai Das who embraced Sikhism through Guru Amar Das, overcoming caste barriers to spread Guru Nanak's teachings.

Explore the bravery of Tara Singh Bhai, the Sikh martyr who defied persecution in 18th century Punjab, making a heroic stand against overwhelming odds.

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.

Explore the legacy of Mali Singh, who left Wazir Khan's service to join Banda Singh Bahadur, playing a key role in his campaigns until his execution in Delhi.

Discover the valiant story of Taru Singh, a Sikh martyr from Punjab who selflessly supported exiled brethren. His legacy of faith endures.

Explore Bani Prakash, a unique dictionary of Guru Granth Sahib by Sodhi Teja Singh, offering explanations for difficult words and phrases in context.

Discover the pious journey of Manohar Das, great-grandson of Guru Amar Das, known for his kirtan at Gurdwaras and cherished by Guru Hargobind.

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Explore the pivotal 1762 battle of Vadda Ghallughara, a major holocaust in Sikh history, marking a fierce clash with Ahmad Shah Durrani.

Discover the remarkable legacy of BAVANJA KAVI, the eminent poets and scholars who contributed to Guru Gobind Singh's cultural renaissance.

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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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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.