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BADDON, village 10 km southeast of Mahilpur in Hoshiarpur district of the Punjab, has a historical shrine, Gurdwara Baba Ajit Singh, commemorating the visit in March 1703 of Sahibzada Ajit Singh (1687-1705), the eldest son of Guru Gobind Singh. Sahibzada Ajit Singh, on his way back from Bassi Kalan where he had gone to rescue a young Brahman bride from the clutches of the local Pathan chieftain, halted here to cremate one of his warriors, Bhai Karam Singh, who had been wounded in the skirmish at Bassi and had since succumbed to his injuries.

Discover Bhai Gupala, a devout Sikh of Guru Arjan's time, known for his flawless recitation of Gurbani and his warrior spirit under Guru Hargobind.

Discover the selfless bravery of Sangat Singh, who bore a striking resemblance to Guru Gobind Singh and made the ultimate sacrifice during the siege of Chamkaur.

Explore the legend of Bakht Mall, Sikh preacher, and the retrieval of prized horses Gulbagh and Dilbagh from Lahore's governor during Guru Hargobind's era.

Explore the legacy of Bhai Gurbakhsh, a devoted Sikh leader who served Guru Har Krishan and Guru Tegh Bahadur, and his impact on the Jaunpur sangat.

Explore the life of Sant Sangat Singh, a Sikh saint renowned for his piety, scholarship, and impactful preaching of Guru Nanak's gospel.

Discover Barh, in Bihar, where Guru Tegh Bahadur's visit in 1666 left a spiritual imprint. Visit its historic Sangats and the recently established gurdwara.

Explore the journey of HARVEY, the English physician in 1838 Punjab, serving under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, before falling ill and leaving in 1839.

Explore the influence of Sangat Sahib, also known as Bhai Pheru, an influential ma.sand of Punjab and Udasi sect leader linked to Guru Gobind Singh.

Explore the legacy of Bhai Battha, a key Sikh figure at Pakpattan during the era of Guru Har Krishan & Guru Tegh Bahadur, as revealed in bukamnamas.

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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.