1. A Case-Study of the Crisis in Punjab
(Sikh History/Operation Bluestar)

The Rise of an Illiberal Democracy in India A Case-Study of the Crisis in Punjab Sikh Genocide Project India became the world’s largest democracy in 1947 with the end of British colonialism.  ...

2. Amritsar District
(Punjab/Punjab Districts)

Amritsar AMRITSAR (31°38'N, 74°53'E) (originally called Ramdaspur) literally "pool of nectar." This is now the name of a Sikh holy city located in the northern Indian state of Punjab, where the Harimandir ...

3. Akalis/Nihangs Doctrines
(Sikh Way of Life/Sects and Cults)

... The Five Takhts are: Akal Takht in Amritsar is paramount; Keshgarh Sahib in Anandpur, Harimandir Sahib in Patna, Huzur Sahib in Nander, and Damdama Sahib in southern Panjab. These four are all located ...

4. The Sikh Scriptures
(Scriptures/Scriptures)

... The work of compilation was started in 1601 and finished in 1604. The Granth, called by Guru Arjan as Pothi Sahib, was installed at Golden Temple (then called `Harimandir’ - the house of God) with ...

5. Bibi Bhani
(Biographies/Gurus Family Members)

... Guru Arjan Dev also completed the construction of Golden Temple or Harimandir Sahib. She was a symbol of service. In the Sikh history, she is known as an embodiment of service. There is special status ...

6. Baba Atal Rai
(Biographies/Gurus Family Members)

... sacred Harimandir Sahib and went to the nearby Kaulsar Sarovar (lake) - his favourite haunt. He sat near its bank. Bending his head forward, he supported his chin with his bat. With his eyes fixed on the ...

7. Shaheedi Baba Deep Singh Ji Nov 13th,2006
(Main/Main)

... his life only in the precints of Harimandir Sahib. Baba Deep Singh held his head partially cut with one hand and started wielding the double edged sword more severely than before. ...

8. Tosha Khaana at Harimandir Sahib
(Gurudwaras/Harmandir Sahib)

Tosha Khaana Maharaja Ranjit Singh's contributions to Harimandir Sahib Maharaja Ranjit Singh and his family members as a token of homage used to offer precious and rare things to the Harimandir ...

9. Maharaja Ranjit Singh's contributions to Harimandir Sahib
(Gurudwaras/Harmandir Sahib)

Maharaja Ranjit Singh's contributions to Harimandir Sahib When Maharaja Ranjit Singh took the occupation of the city of Amritsar from the Bhangi Sardar, the first thing he did was, that he straight ...

10. Ghallughara 84
(Sikh History/Operation Bluestar)

...  in Punjab. The largest concentration of troops arrived at the city of Amritsar, which is home to the Sikh’s holiest shrine, Harimandir Sahib, known in English as the Golden ...