Discover Jivan Singh Chhachhi's fearless leadership along the northwestern frontier. Learn about his role in Anglo-Sikh wars and service under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
Explore the eerie world of Pishachas—mischievous spirits in Vedic lore, created by Brahma. Discover their haunting tales and mythological significance.
Explore the life of Ram Dial, a renowned Sikh general, commanding 30,000 troops by 16, and his expeditions in Kashmir, Multan, and beyond.
Explore the rich history of the nomadic Sanhsis, a Scheduled Tribe in India. Discover their unique culture, traditions, and ancient Aryan lineage.
Explore the unique history of the Trehan Khatris, part of the Sarin group in Punjab, known for their ancient legends and cultural significance.
Explore the historical role of 'Turk' in Sikh texts, tracing Central Asian origins to its connotations of 'Muslim' and 'invader.'
Explore the Gharibdasias, followers of Sant Gharibdas, known for their unique traditions blending Sikh influences. Learn about their vibrant cultural heritage.
GULABDASIAS, a sect subscribing to epicurean ethics, were the followers of one Pritam Das, originally an Udasi sddhu. Pritam Das`s principal disciple was Gulab Das after whom the members of the sect came to be known as Gulabdasias. Gulab Das, son of Hamira, was born in 1809 at the village of Rataul, near Tarn Taran, in Amritsar district. He had served as a trooper in the army of Maharaja Sher Singh. On the abrogation of the Sikh rule, he became a follower of Pritam Das, succeeding him on his death as the head of the sect.
