Discover the legacy of Shah Daula, a revered Muslim divine from Punjab known for his piety, public works, and embracing Guru Nanak's teachings.
GILLOT or Quilette, a Frenchman, who had served in the French navy before joining the Khalsa army in 1842. He was entrusted with the task of training artillery recruits. He secured his discharge after two years` stay in Lahore.
Dive into the Khuiasat Uttwarikh, a 17th-century Persian chronicle by Sujan Rai Bhandari covering Hindu and Muslim kings and the Sikh faith.
Explore the Sikh Calendar, rooted in Vikrami Samvat. Learn its lunisolar nature, month names, and historical origin. Discover how Sikhs mark time.
Explore Gobindgarh Fort, a majestic fortress in Amritsar built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, rich with history and serving as a key treasury and defense landmark.
Discover Kirpal Chand, Guru Gobind Singh's guardian, hero of Bhangani battle, and steward of Sikh heritage at Amritsar. Uncover his inspiring legacy.
Discover the pioneering efforts of the Sri Guru Upkar Pracharni Sabha in preserving Sikh religious identity and countering challenges in early 20th century Amritsar.
GOPAL SINGH (1883-1941), an Akali reformer, was born in November 1883 at the village of Sagari, in Rawalpindi district, now in Pakistan. His father, Sundar Singh (d. 1895) was a small shopkeeper. Within three years of Gopal Singh`s father`s death, his two elder brothers also passed away and the responsibility of looking after the family fell on him. He worked hard to see the family business flourish, and simultaneously started participating in the Singh Sabha activity in the district.
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GOULD, JOHN (d. 1842), an English soldier of fortune who arrived at Lahore with his brother in law Colonel Van Cortlandt. He took up service under Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1834. He commanded a battalion of the Sikh army and remained in servk :e for eight years till his death in 1842 at Firoxpur.
