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Explore the life of Thakur Nihal Singh, Sikh theologian and musician, known for his kirtan and missionary work, spreading faith through music and discourse.

BUDDH SINGH BAVA, an associate of Thakur Singh Sandhanvalia, who served as a link between him and his contacts in Punchh and Kashmir. He was the son of Faujdar Singh, a Khatri of Batala, in Gurdaspur district. He was first employed as a Sardar in Kashmir irregular force and served in that capacity for seventeen years. In 1880, he took service with Raja Moti Singh of Punchh and stayed with him for two years. Leaving his family at Kothi in Jammu, Buddh Singh then moved to Nepal where he was employed as a captain in Kali Bahadur regiment.

DULEEP SINGH, MAHARAJA (1838-1893), the last Sikh sovereign of the Punjab, was born at Lahore on 6 September 1838, the youngest son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. On 18 September 1843, at the age of five, he was, after the murder of Maharaja Sher Singh, proclaimed Maharaja of the Punjab with his mother, MaharanIJind Kaur, as his Regent. The country was in a state of disorder and the army had become all powerful. Though little Duleep Singh attended all the council meetings seated on the royal throne, the real authority had passed from the palace to the cantonment and the military panchayats. The English, who had been watching the happenings in the Sikh State with more than a neighbour`s interest, were looking for an opportunity to strike and penetrate into the Punjab.

Explore the life of Gurbachan Singh Sandhanvaua, from assisting Maharaja Duleep Singh in exile to his notable service in Punjab and Nahan.

Explore the legacy of Gurdit Singh Sandhanvalia, heir of Thakur Singh, and his role in Punjab's freedom struggle. Discover his family's poignant history.

Discover the story of Rani Kishan Kaur, who supported Duleep Singh during British rule and played a key role in the freedom movement.

Explore the intriguing life of Narendra Singh Sandhanvalia, tied by heritage to Maharaja Duleep Singh, and his historical journey from Pondicherry to Meerut.

Discover the remarkable life of Giani Partap Singh, a distinguished calligraphist, Sikh schoolman, and pivotal figure in Sikh history.

Explore the life of Pohlo Mall, a goldsmith and attorney in Amritsar, who heroically campaigned to restore Maharaja Duleep Singh's throne.

Discover Sohan Lal's daring efforts on behalf of Maharaja Duleep Singh, delivering secret messages across India in a bid for the throne.

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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.