King Jahangir died on 8th November, 1627 A.D. His son Shah Jahan ascended the throne of India on the 6th…
Historical Sikh Events: Indian Independence
Self respect on the basis of justice and equity is the quintessence of the Sikh ideals which in an age…
The Bhakti Movement
Bhakti movement in Medieval India is responsible for the many rites and rituals associated with the worship of God by…
The Nirankari Movement 1850’s
The Nirankari Movement 1850’s After the fall of kingdom of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, there were several attempts to raise the…
Third Anglo Sikh Treaty – 1840
Third Anglo Sikh Treaty In 1832, a treaty was executed by Lord William Bentinck, the Governor-General of India, through Col.…
The First Anglo Sikh War
THE FIRST ANGLO SIKH WAR 1845-46 CAUSES OF ANGLO SIKH WAR THE BRITISH AND DOGRAS PLAN SUBVERTION OF LAHORE KINGDOM…
Historical Sikh Events: Partition of Punjab 1947
Partition of Punjab 1947 Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, founder of Mohammadan Anglo-Oriental College which later became Aligarh State university was…
The Sikhs and the Independence Movement-3
The Sikhs and the Independence Movement Indian Unity and Religious Community Issues A manifestation of these new hopes was seen…
The Akali Movement- 1920
Gurdwara Reform Movement variously known as Gurdwara Reform Movement or Gurdwara Agitation is how Sikhs’ long-drawn campaign in the early…
Guru Arjun Dev’s Martyrdom
From Father Jerome Xavier’s letter, September 25, 1606 INTRODUCTORY NOTE There is only one solitary reference to the Sikh Gurus…