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...nica</ref> According to the their traditional beliefs, the Sanatan Nirmala Sikh tradition was founded by [[Guru Gobind Singh ji]] in late 17th century when ...eod]], is of doubtful historicity because they are "scarcely mentioned" in Sikh literature before the 19th century.<ref name="McLeod2005p148">cite book|aut

...ikh bands from across the Sutlej with a natural sanctuary. Some local Sikh sardars, descendants of Bhai Phul blessed by Guru Hargobind and Guru Har Rai, colle ...ahore during the first Anglo-Sikh war (1845-46). The remaining five Punjab Sikh states and the Muslim state of [[Malerkotla]] continued to exist till after

...ow helping to lead the Punjabi armies of the Sarkar Khalsa. Ranjit Singh's Sikh credo had created a secular kingdom with equality for all. Through his fore ...ive symbols of Sikhs, etc. Dhyan Singh Dogra played a very strange role in Sikh history. He originally belonged to Jammu. He came to Lahore in search of a

...ia visiting places of pilgrimage, especially those commemorating events in Sikh history. Returning to the Punjab owing to the upheaval of 1857, he came in ...hich did not form part of Ranjit Singh's kingdom. The fifth part treats of Sikh sects, gurdwaras and preaching centres.

...se of the Lord, the place is the repository of the various weapons used by Sikh Gurus and heroes. These weapons are ceremoniously displayed every evening t ...r by Maharaja Ran] it Singh. The Golden dome was constructed by the famous Sikh General Hari Singh Nalwa.

...hese are real great occasions of selfless service. Even the saints, Rajas, Sardars, and leaders, feel honored to participate. ...bathe in it hoping to get emancipated. It is not the question of what the Sikh faith says about it. It is the faith of a devotee.

...who preached the message of truth, during his Udasis (Travels). The Second Sikh Guru, Guru Angad Dev Ji, was born in the Malva region, in the year 1504, in ...the center in Patiala. During the time of [[Guru Ram Das]] Ji, the fourth Sikh Guru, many famous Jatt's, such as Bhai Adam, a Sidhu Jatt of Vinjhu, in Ba

...Rewari district]] of [[Haryana]], by [[Hindu]]s as part of the [[1984 anti-Sikh pogroms]]. The local police did not intervene in the massacre, pursue a [[F ...sination of Indira Gandhi, thousands of Sikhs were killed in the 1984 Anti-Sikh pogromsby Hindu mobs being aided by government officials who provided "truc

'''Sikh Coins''' or Sikh Numismatics (Numismatic - 1829, "study of coins," from numismatic (adj.) "o Sikh coins, like coins anywhere else were both a commercial necessity and a symb

...]] post [[1716]]. Under his leadership decisions and courage, the Numerous Sikh community went through some of the darkest periods of its history, from 171 ...ahadur]] who dominated the seen before him, he laid the foundations of the Sikh Empire and the eventual over-through of the vicious [[Mughal Empire]]. Toda

...had internal autonomy of the principality, which became a tributary of the Sikh Empire. Later (''c.''1812), Gulab Singh enlisted in Emperor Ranjit Singh's ...ed area which was expanded in 1819 with the annexation of [[Kashmir]] by a Sikh force. In 1820, in appreciation of services rendered by the family, and by

...rederick Currie, who isolating Maharani Jind Kaur, manipulated the leading sardars and chiefs into requesting the British for a fresh treaty. This led to the ...y the State of Lahore. The Governor-General could also disband and recruit Sikh armies and occupy any fort in the Punjab. The council of ministers was to h

...be one of the greatest honours ever bestowed, in the 18th century, to any Sikh. He was further honoured by the Sikh Confederacy with the title of 'Nawab', at [[Amritsar]] in [[1754]], after t

...sals was the introduction of the rakhi system which sowed the seeds of the Sikh political authority in the land. In the early stages, the rakhi or protecti ...grand army passes through a zamindari where the safe guards of the lowest Sikh chief are stationed, it will not violate them."3 And according to Polier, "

...ndia/Pakistan which is a Muslim tribe. For more information see http://www.sikh-heritage.co.uk/postgurus/ramgarhia2/ram%20Jassa%20Singh.htm --------> ...the death of [[Banda Singh Bahadur]] in [[1716]] to the founding of the [[Sikh Empire]] in [[1801]]. The period is also sometimes described as the [[Misl|

Sub Major Dharam Singh, the first Subedar Major of Lobana Sikh community was awarded the Gallantry Award I.O.M (Indian Order of Merit whic ...nd being the first Sardar Bahadur of Lobana community, every rising Lobana Sikh paid him a visit as a mark of respect.

...a Dhayan Singh, inflicted a crushing defeat to Sandhawalias. The fearless Sardars were beheaded and Maharaja Dalip Singh Ji, the infant son of Maharaja Ranji ...ks of Sikh nobility and treacherous British diplomacy led to the two Anglo-Sikh wars, the last of which resulted in the annexation of Punjab to the British

This holy [[Sikh shrine]] is approximately 240km. from {{Wiki|Jammu}} city by road (but only '''Shromani Dera Nangali Sahib Poonch:''' This [[Sikh]] institution was started by Bhai Mela Singh Ji (4th Mahant). [[Guru Gobind

==The First Anglo-Sikh War - Background== '''Anglo Sikh War 1''' (1845-46), resulting in the partial subjugation of the Sikh kingdom, was the outcome of British expansionism and the near anarchical co

'''Guru Granth Guru Panth''' was a concept initiated by the [[Sikh]] Founder, [[Guru Nanak]]. These ideas were from the concepts of [[sangat] ...was ordained by Guru Gobind Singh. The institution of Sarbat Khalsa, when Sardars of 12 Sikhs Misls used to collect at Akal Takht on Baisakhi and Dewali days