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Sikhism
Selasa, 2026-05-19 06:30:44

‹ The template Infobox religion is being considered for merging. › Sikhism, also known as Sikhi, is an Indian religion and philosophy that originated...

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Sikhs
Sabtu, 2026-06-06 21:07:00

religion, is a Sikh. Male Sikhs generally have Singh ('lion') as their last name, though not all Singhs are necessarily Sikhs; likewise, female Sikhs generally...

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Khalistan movement
Sabtu, 2026-06-06 03:35:11

Khalistan movement is a separatist movement seeking to create a homeland for Sikhs by establishing an ethnoreligious sovereign state called Khalistan (lit...

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Sikh Empire
Minggu, 2026-06-07 21:49:34

The Sikh Empire was a regional power based in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent. It existed from 1799, when Maharaja Ranjit Singh captured Lahore...

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Sikh gurus
Jumat, 2026-05-22 06:38:31

The Sikh gurus (Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ ਗੁਰੂ; Hindi: सिख गुरु) are the spiritual masters or sources of learning of Sikhism, who established the religion over the...

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1984 anti-Sikh riots
Rabu, 2026-04-08 01:25:26

The 1984 anti-Sikh riots, also known as the 1984 Sikh massacre, were a series of organised pogroms against Sikhs in India following the assassination of...

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Golden Temple
Selasa, 2026-06-02 14:49:01

located in Amritsar, Punjab, India. It is the pre-eminent spiritual site of Sikhism and is one of its holiest sites, alongside the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in...

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Operation Blue Star
Senin, 2026-05-18 14:52:11

of the Golden Temple, the holiest site of Sikhism, in Amritsar. The Akali Dal political party and other Sikh factions had been based there during the course...

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Jat Sikh
Rabu, 2026-04-29 05:08:19

template Infobox ethnic group is being considered for merging. › Jat Sikh or Jatt Sikh (Punjabi: ਜੱਟ ਸਿੱਖ, pronounced [d͡ʒəʈːə̆ sɪkːʰə̆]) is an ethnoreligious...

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Sikhism in the United States
Kamis, 2026-04-09 00:26:36

‹ The template Infobox religious group is being considered for merging. › Sikh Americans form the country's sixth-largest religious group. While the U.S...

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First Anglo-Sikh War
Jumat, 2026-05-22 19:50:23

The First Anglo-Sikh War was fought between the Sikh Empire and the British Empire from 1845 to 1846 around the Firozpur district of Punjab. It resulted...

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Sikhism and caste
Selasa, 2026-06-02 22:39:10

The relationship of Sikhism with the caste system is a complex and controversial topic in the modern-period. Although the discriminatory practices derived...

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Sikh Regiment
Selasa, 2026-02-10 17:55:11

1 Sikh Arrah 1857, 3 Sikh Bihar 1857, 3 Sikh China 1860-62, 2 Sikh Ali Masjid 1878, 1 & 3 Sikh Ahmed Khel 1880, 2 Sikh Afghanistan 1878-79, 1 Sikh Afghanistan...

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Sikhism in Canada
Sabtu, 2026-05-30 04:13:44

 › Sikhism is the fourth-largest religion in Canada, with nearly 800,000 adherents, or 2.1% of Canada's population, as of 2021. The largest Sikh populations...

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Khalsa
Selasa, 2026-06-02 16:41:31

follows Sikhism as its religion, as well as a special group of initiated Sikhs. The Khalsa tradition was initiated in 1699 by the Tenth Guru of Sikhism, Guru...

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Ranjit Singh
Jumat, 2026-05-29 01:20:47

November 1780 – 27 June 1839) was the founder and the first maharaja of the Sikh Empire, ruling from 1801 until his death in 1839. Born to Maha Singh, the...

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Guru Granth Sahib
Rabu, 2026-05-06 02:49:32

ɡɾənt̪ʰᵊ säː(ɦ)(ɪ)bᵊ(˦)]) is the central holy religious scripture of Sikhism, regarded by Sikhs as the final, sovereign and eternal Guru following the lineage...

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Hinduism and Sikhism
Jumat, 2026-06-05 04:36:29

Hinduism and Sikhism are Indian religions. Hinduism has pre-historic origins, while Sikhism was founded in the 15th century by Guru Nanak. Both religions...

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Guru Gobind Singh
Kamis, 2026-06-04 14:29:26

last human Sikh Guru. He was a warrior, poet, and philosopher. In 1675, at the age of nine, he was formally made the leader of the Sikhs after his father...

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Gurdwara
Senin, 2026-05-11 04:58:57

is a place of assembly and worship in Sikhism, but its normal meaning is "place of guru" or "home of guru". Sikhs also refer to gurdwaras as Gurdwara Sahib...

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Anglo-Sikh war
Selasa, 2026-05-12 17:11:32

Anglo-Sikh War may refer to: First Anglo-Sikh War, 1845–1846 Second Anglo-Sikh War, 1848–1849 Sikh war (disambiguation) Anglo Sikh war memorial, Punjab...

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Sikh art
Minggu, 2026-05-24 06:41:13

Sikh art Sikh art, also known as the Sikh School, is the artwork created by or associated with Sikhs and Sikhism. Sikh artwork exists in many forms, such...

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Sikh diaspora
Selasa, 2026-05-05 10:28:53

The Sikh diaspora is the modern Sikh migration from the traditional area of the Punjab region of South Asia. Sikhism is a religion native to this region...

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Lahore
Jumat, 2026-06-05 02:25:16

Sikh nobles, as well as confrontations against the British during the two Anglo-Sikh wars. After the conclusion of the two Anglo-Sikh wars, the Sikh Empire...

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Sikhism in India
Sabtu, 2026-05-30 00:38:04

demographics. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. › Indian Sikhs number approximately 21 million people and account for 1.7% of India's population...

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Punjab, India
Kamis, 2026-05-28 04:25:18

official language of the state. The main ethnic group are the Punjabis, with Sikhs (57.7%) and Hindus (38.5%) forming the dominant religious groups. Three...

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Punjabi Sikhs
Selasa, 2026-05-26 01:03:03

being considered for merging. › Punjabi Sikhs are an ethnoreligious group of Punjabis who adhere to Sikhism. They are the second-largest religious group...

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Sikhism in Portugal
Rabu, 2026-06-03 10:59:50

religious group is being considered for merging. › Sikhs in Portugal is a minority religion. The Sikh community in Portugal is a small but vastly growing...

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Sikh Confederacy
Selasa, 2026-06-02 03:43:22

The Sikh Confederacy was a confederation of twelve sovereign Sikh states (each known as a Misl, derived from the Arabic word مِثْل meaning 'equal'; sometimes...

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History of Sikhism
Senin, 2026-06-08 02:31:27

Guru Nanak founded the Sikh religion in the Punjab region of the northern part of the Indian subcontinent in the 15th century and opposed many traditional...

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Sikh coinage
Kamis, 2026-03-26 03:32:33

Sikh coinage refers to the coins issued by various Sikh states for commercial purposes and as symbols of sovereignty. Sikh coinage may vary by region,...

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Khanda (Sikh symbol)
Jumat, 2026-01-23 01:59:10

romanized: khaṇḍā) is the symbol of Sikhi (also known as Sikhism). It can be found on Sikh flags, decorating them in the middle. It attained its current...

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Sikh genocide
Selasa, 2026-02-24 00:01:40

Sikh genocide or Sikh massacre may refer to: Ghallughara (Sikhism), Punjabi for "massacre" Chhota Ghallughara, Punjabi for "Smaller Massacre", a 1746...

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Nanakshahi calendar
Minggu, 2026-03-15 03:30:51

or Sikh calendar, is a tropical solar calendar used in Sikhism. It is based on the "Barah Maha" (Twelve Months), a composition composed by the Sikh gurus...

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Gora Sikh
Rabu, 2026-05-13 01:43:58

Gora Sikh (feminine: Gori), or White Sikh, is term used to refer to Sikhs of European-descent. Many gora Sikhs are followers of the 3HO tradition of Yogi...

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Sikhism in Pakistan
Senin, 2026-06-01 21:43:33

Sikhism is a minority religion in Pakistan with a population of around 16,000 Sikhs, accounting for 0.01% of the national population. Although Sikhs form...

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Sikh Light Infantry
Kamis, 2026-04-30 13:40:35

The Sikh Light Infantry is a light infantry regiment of the Indian Army. The regiment is the successor unit to the Sikh Pioneer regiments of the British...

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Central Sikh Museum
Sabtu, 2026-06-06 06:23:58

The Central Sikh Museum (CSM), also known as the Kendriya Sikh Ajaibghar (KSA), is a Sikh museum and art-gallery located within the Golden Temple complex...

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Sikhism in Mexico
Minggu, 2025-10-26 21:35:07

considered for merging. › Sikhs in Mexico are a religious minority in Mexico. There is estimated to be no more than 1,000 Sikhs living in Mexico, with most...

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Sikhism by country
Minggu, 2026-05-17 02:28:41

Sikhs Most of the 25–30 million followers of Sikhism, the world's fifth-largest religion live in the northern Indian state of Punjab, the only Sikh-majority...

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Kara (Sikhism)
Kamis, 2026-04-02 23:35:13

(Devanagari)), is a steel or cast iron bangle worn by Sikhs and sometimes Indian people of other religions. Sikhism preaches the importance of equality and having...

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Martyrdom in Sikhism
Selasa, 2026-04-21 00:04:34

is a fundamental institution of Sikhism. Sikh festivals are largely focused on the lives of the Sikh gurus and Sikh martyrs. Their martyrdoms are regarded...

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Islam and Sikhism
Selasa, 2026-04-21 16:22:54

Peninsula, while Sikhism is an Indian religion founded in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent. Islam means 'submission to god'. Sikhism, despite its...

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Mazhabi Sikh
Sabtu, 2026-05-16 21:44:35

Mazhabi Sikh, also known as Rangreta Sikhs, are a community from Northern India, especially Punjab region, who follow Sikhism. Mazhabi are part of wider...

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Gurmukhi
Jumat, 2026-05-22 03:47:05

scripts, standardized and used by the second Sikh guru, Guru Angad (1504–1552). Commonly regarded as a Sikh script, Gurmukhi is used in Punjab, India as...

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Sikh state
Rabu, 2026-05-20 02:04:36

A Sikh state is a political entity that is ruled by Sikhs. There were various Sikh states, empires, and dynasties, beginning with the first Sikh state...

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Dastar
Sabtu, 2026-05-16 19:03:03

A dastār is an item of headwear associated with Sikhism and Sikh culture. The word is loaned from Persian through Punjabi. In Persian, the word dastār...

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Jats
Sabtu, 2026-06-06 22:56:55

Gangetic Plain at the turn of second millennium CE. Of Hindu, Muslim and Sikh faiths, they are now found mostly in the Pakistani regions of Sindh, Punjab...

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Five Ks
Sabtu, 2026-06-06 10:38:04

In Sikhism, the Five Ks (Punjabi: ਪੰਜ ਕਕਾਰ, Pañj Kakār, Punjabi pronunciation: [ˈpənd͡ʒ.ˈkəˌka:ɾ]) are five items that Guru Gobind Singh, in 1699, commanded...

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Diet in Sikhism
Kamis, 2026-03-19 08:17:03

Sikhs" and meat consumption. "Amritdhari" Sikhs (i.e. those that follow the Sikh Rehat Maryada - the Official Sikh Code of Conduct) can eat meat (provided...

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List of Sikhs
Minggu, 2026-05-31 03:28:18

Sikh (/ˈsiːk/ or /ˈsɪk/; Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ, sikkh IPA: [ˈsɪkkʰ]) is the title and name given to an adherent of Sikhism. The term has its origin in the Sanskrit...

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Sikhism in Finland
Sabtu, 2025-05-24 20:59:43

being considered for merging. › Sikhism is a small minority religion Finland. There are approximately 600–700 Sikhs living in the country. In the 1952...

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Sikh women and turbans
Minggu, 2025-11-09 19:54:43

relationship between Sikh women and the turban (dastar or pagh) is complex. Although wearing a turban is traditionally a masculine-practice, some Sikh women opt...

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HMS Sikh
Jumat, 2026-01-02 21:15:01

borne the name HMS Sikh, after the Sikhs, who formed a large part of the community in the Punjab region during British rule there: HMS Sikh (1889) was the...

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Second Anglo-Sikh War
Minggu, 2026-06-07 22:50:39

The Second Anglo-Sikh War was a military conflict fought between the Sikh Empire and the East India Company, which took place from 1848 to 1849. It resulted...

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Idolatry in Sikhism
Kamis, 2026-05-07 16:50:28

Sikhism prohibits idolatry, in accordance with mainstream Khalsa norms and the teachings of the Sikh Gurus, a position that has been accepted as orthodox...

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Sikhism in France
Senin, 2025-09-15 21:44:49

considered for merging. › French Sikhs are a growing but minority group in France. It is estimated there are about 30,000 Sikhs, most of whom are based in Paris...

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Partition of India
Selasa, 2026-05-26 06:00:52

Bengal and the Punjab, based on district-wide non-Muslim (mostly Hindu and Sikh) or Muslim majorities. It also involved the division of the British Indian...

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Skipping Sikh
Minggu, 2026-03-15 11:44:52

Rajinder Singh, MBE, more popularly known as the 'Skipping Sikh', is a British-Indian septuagenarian health and fitness personality. During the 2020 COVID-19...

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Sikh studies
Rabu, 2026-05-13 12:26:37

Sikh studies is a field of academia focused on the study of Sikhism. It is sometimes referred to as Sikhology with its academics called Sikhologists....

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Chhota Ghallughara
Kamis, 2026-05-21 14:50:05

also known as the Nikka Ghallughara, was a significant massacre of the Sikh population by the Mughal Empire in 1746 (1803 Sammat). The Mughal Army, headed...

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Sikhism in Spain
Senin, 2024-11-11 10:15:14

religious group is being considered for merging. › Sikhs in Spain are a minority religion group. The Sikh community in Spain is a small but fast growing group...

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Sikhism in Argentina
Rabu, 2024-10-16 23:02:19

merging. › Sikhs in Argentina are a religious minority in Argentina and there are estimated to be around 300 Sikhs living in the country. Sikhs in Argentina...

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Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting
Jumat, 2026-06-05 01:53:27

The Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting was a mass shooting that took place at the gurdwara (Sikh temple) in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, on August 5, 2012, when 40-year-old...

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List of religious populations
Senin, 2026-05-18 01:32:53

American Sikh population to be at 280,000 in 2012. Sikh organizations like the Sikh Coalition and American Sikh Congressional Caucus estimate the Sikh American...

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Sikh war
Minggu, 2026-01-04 09:16:39

Sikh war may refer to: Afghan–Sikh Wars (1748–1839) Nepal–Sikh war (1809) Dogra–Tibetan war (1841–1842) Anglo-Sikh War (disambiguation) First Anglo-Sikh...

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Anti-Sikh sentiment
Minggu, 2026-05-10 08:02:43

Anti-Sikh sentiment, also known as Sikhophobia, is fear or prejudice against Sikhs. Anti-Sikh sentiment can be motivated by an ethnic hatred of Sikhs or...

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Sikh scriptures
Minggu, 2026-05-24 06:47:52

principal Sikh scripture is the Adi Granth (First Scripture), more commonly called the Guru Granth Sahib. The second most important scripture of the Sikhs is...

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Guru Nanak
Jumat, 2026-05-29 05:33:15

teacher, mystic and poet, who is regarded as the founder of Sikhism and is the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. Nanak is said to have travelled far and wide across...

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Sikhism in Hong Kong
Senin, 2026-05-18 00:04:48

merging. › Sikhism in Hong Kong is a minority religion (Chinese: 香港錫克教, romanized: hoeng1 gong2 sek3 hak1 gaau3). Sources vary on the Sikh population...

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Brahmin Sikhs
Minggu, 2026-05-17 20:47:55

template Infobox ethnic group is being considered for merging. › Brahmin Sikh is a Sikh religious group/clans, whose members had ancestry belonging to the Brahmin...

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Dalit Sikh
Rabu, 2025-08-13 04:01:51

Dalit Sikh may refer to the following communities: Mazhabis/Rangretas, who originate from the Chuhra caste Ramdasias/Ravidassias, who originate from the...

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Sikhism in Italy
Rabu, 2026-06-03 11:02:34

considered for merging. › Italian Sikhs are a growing religious minority in Italy, which has the second biggest Sikh population in Europe after the United...

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Namdhari
Senin, 2026-06-08 07:22:14

“scream” or “cry”), are a Sikh sect that differs from mainstream Sikhs chiefly in their belief that the lineage of Sikh Gurus did not end with Satguru...

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Langar (Sikhism)
Selasa, 2026-04-21 05:26:14

In Sikhism, a langar (Punjabi: ਲੰਗਰ, pronunciation: [lʌŋɾ], 'kitchen') is the community kitchen of a gurdwara, which serves meals to all free of charge...

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Ravidassia
Jumat, 2026-05-22 23:31:10

based on the teachings of Guru Ravidas. It was considered a sect within Sikhism until 2009. The new religion was officially announced on 29 January 2010...

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Sikh music
Kamis, 2026-04-09 01:48:04

Sikh music is the classical music style that is practised within Sikhism. It exists in institutional, popular, and folk traditions, forms, and varieties...

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Sahajdhari
Minggu, 2026-05-24 11:02:58

uninitiated Sikh. Another early term is Khulasa, as opposed to the Khalsa. A Sahajdhari adheres to the principles of Sikhism and the teachings of the Sikh Gurus...

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Sikhism in Malaysia
Sabtu, 2026-06-06 13:07:01

around 100,000 to 130,000 Sikhs in Malaysia. Sikhs were initially sent to British Malaya as political prisoners. The first few Sikhs to arrive in British Malaya...

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Kesh (Sikhism)
Kamis, 2026-06-04 21:37:22

In Sikhism, kesh or kes (Gurmukhi: ਕੇਸ) is the practice of allowing one's hair (usually only referring to the hair on one's head, beard and mustache)...

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Sikhism in the Republic of Ireland
Rabu, 2026-01-14 23:06:24

considered for merging. › Sikhs in the Republic of Ireland are a religious minority in Republic of Ireland. There are 2,173 Sikhs living in Ireland per the...

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Punjabis
Jumat, 2026-06-05 21:22:00

Hindus and an even smaller minority of Sikhs. Over 57 per cent of the population of the Indian state of Punjab is Sikh and over 38 per cent Hindu with a small...

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Anand Karaj
Sabtu, 2026-05-23 21:30:54

Anand Karaj (Punjabi: ਅਨੰਦ ਕਾਰਜ ānada kāraja) is the Sikh wedding ceremony, meaning "Act towards happiness" or "Act towards happy life", that was introduced...

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Sikh Izhan
Minggu, 2026-06-07 00:13:58

Sikh Izhan Nazrel bin Sikh Azman (Jawi: الشيخ إيدهان نازريل بن الشيخ أزمان, [ʃheɪkh ɪzhan nazrel bɪn ʃheɪkh azman]; born 23 March 2002) is a Malaysian...

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Prohibitions in Sikhism
Selasa, 2026-05-19 13:52:44

Adherents of Sikhism follow a number of prohibitions. These are not religious mandates as Sikhism suggests, not prohibits, but rather are mandates by social...

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Sikh Phulwari
Kamis, 2026-06-04 04:47:39

Sikh Phulwari is a monthly Punjabi and Hindi magazine of the Sikh Missionary College in Ludhiana, India. The magazine aims at the revival of Sikhism and...

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Sikhism in Singapore
Sabtu, 2026-06-06 13:04:11

considered for merging. › Singaporean Sikhs are an ethnoreligious group forming a minority community in Singapore. Sikhism has been present in Singapore for...

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Sikhism in Cyprus
Jumat, 2025-09-26 00:15:01

template Infobox religious group is being considered for merging. › Cypriot Sikhs (Greek: Κύπριοι Σιχ, romanized: Kýprioi Sich; Turkish: Kıbrıslı Sihler)...

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Duleep Singh
Senin, 2026-06-08 02:28:05

nicknamed the "Black Prince of Perthshire", was the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire. He was Maharaja Ranjit Singh's youngest son, the only child of Maharani...

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List of Sikh festivals
Rabu, 2026-05-13 10:43:01

This is a list of the major festivals of the Sikh religion. The dates of Sikh celebrations are now calculated by the Nanakshahi calendar, however the observances...

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Criticism of Sikhism
Senin, 2026-04-27 15:29:09

Sikhism has often been criticised by non-Sikhs regarding its texts, practices, and societal norms, but Sikhs and other scholars argue that these criticisms...

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Sikhism in Sindh
Kamis, 2026-04-30 13:13:04

Infobox religious group is being considered for merging. › Sikhism in Sindh, or Sindhi Sikhs, is a minor religious affiliation, adhered to by 5,182 people...

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Ajaibghar
Selasa, 2026-05-19 08:25:40

a Sikh museum. Some examples include: Anglo-Sikh War Memorial Baba Baghel Singh Sikh Heritage Multimedia Museum Bhai Mati Das Museum Central Sikh Museum...

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Sikhism in England
Sabtu, 2026-05-30 00:36:57

template Infobox religious group is being considered for merging. › English Sikhs number over 520,000 people and account for 0.9% of England's population...

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Manji (Sikhism)
Rabu, 2026-03-25 04:12:10

(Gurmukhi)) was a Sikh religious administrative unit, similar to a parish or diocese, for the propagation of Sikhism. It was part of the Sikh missionary administrative...

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Sikh architecture
Selasa, 2026-04-21 09:31:55

Sikh architecture is a distinctive style of architecture that developed under the Sikh Confederacy and later flourished during the Sikh Empire in the...

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Sikh rites
Kamis, 2026-04-09 01:16:23

The Sikhs engage in various rites and services. Sikh rites include activities they consider essential to the group practice of Sikhism or the expression...

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Sikh culture
Kamis, 2026-05-07 21:01:56

The Sikhs are adherents to Sikhism, the fifth largest organized religion in the world, with around 25 million adherents. Sikh History is around 500 years...

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Sikh names
Sabtu, 2026-06-06 04:29:57

Sikh names are the names used by Sikhs. The basis of Sikh personal-names are selected through the naam karan ceremony. Nearly all Sikh personal-names carry...

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Sikhism in Assam
Rabu, 2025-11-19 19:26:10

for merging. › Assamese Sikhs, also known as Axomiya Sikhs or Asomiya Sikhs, are a Sikh community found in Assam, India. The Sikh community of Assam consists...

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Vadda Ghallughara
Rabu, 2026-06-03 02:20:11

kəl˨luːkäː˨ɾäː]; alternatively spelt as Wadda Ghalughara) was a massacre of Sikhs by the Afghan forces of the Durrani Empire during the years of Afghan influence...

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Women in Sikhism
Kamis, 2026-04-02 09:44:44

The principles of Sikhism state that women have the same souls as men and thus possess an equal right to cultivate their spirituality with equal chances...

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Ghallughara (Sikhism)
Selasa, 2026-05-19 23:53:28

Punjabi concept in Sikhism for holocaust, massacre, or genocide. This term refers to many historical massacres and genocides of Sikhs and it is deeply significant...

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Sikhism in Japan
Senin, 2026-05-18 00:06:27

considered for merging. › Sikhism in Japan is a small, minority religion (Japanese: 日本のシーク教徒, romanized: Nihon no shīku kyōto, lit. 'Sikhs in Japan'). There are...

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Shastar Vidya
Senin, 2026-06-08 04:29:42

revived by Sikhs in the 17th century, that incorporates various kinds of weapons and techniques. Whilst its origins are obscure, the Sikhs became the...

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Kashmir
Selasa, 2026-03-31 19:36:57

Tract. In 1819, the Sikh Empire, under Ranjit Singh, annexed the Kashmir valley. In 1846, after the Sikh defeat in the First Anglo-Sikh War, and upon the...

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Sikh Coalition
Rabu, 2026-06-03 00:36:16

The Sikh Coalition is a Sikh-American non-profit advocacy group that defends Sikh civil rights founded in 2001 with offices in New York City, Washington...

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Sikh Army
Senin, 2024-12-23 00:29:30

Sikh Army may refer to these militias associated with Sikhism: Akal Sena, before 1699 Khalsa Fauj, 1699–1735 Dal Khalsa (Sikh Army), 1735–1799 Sikh Khalsa...

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Rashtriya Sikh Sangat
Senin, 2026-04-27 04:37:47

The Rashtriya Sikh Sangat (lit. 'National Sikh Association') is an India-based Sikh affiliate of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, a right-wing Hindutva...

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Kirpan
Minggu, 2026-06-07 18:25:04

[kɪɾpaːn]) is a blade that Khalsa Sikhs are required to wear as part of their religious uniform, as prescribed by the Sikh Code of Conduct. Traditionally...

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Nepal–Sikh war
Jumat, 2026-06-05 17:23:20

The Nepal–Sikh war was a small conflict in 1809 between the forces of the Kingdom of Nepal under Amar Singh Thapa and the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit...

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Flying Sikh
Rabu, 2024-07-24 05:40:20

Flying Sikh is the nickname of: Milkha Singh, a Sikh athlete who represented India in the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics Joginder Singh (rally driver)...

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God in Sikhism
Kamis, 2026-05-14 06:23:14

In Sikhism, God is conceived as the Oneness that permeates the entirety of creation and beyond. It abides within all of creation as symbolized by the...

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Sikhism in Indonesia
Rabu, 2025-12-10 08:44:51

merging. › Sikhism in Indonesia (Indonesian: Sikhisme di Indonesia) is a small religious minority in Indonesia. There are about 10,000 to 15,000 Sikhs in Indonesia...

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Sikhism in Fiji
Sabtu, 2026-05-30 00:37:01

between 1879 and 1916, most of the Sikhs came to Fiji as free immigrants. Most Sikhs established themselves as farmers. Sikhs also came to Fiji as policemen...

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Labana
Jumat, 2026-06-05 10:28:43

overwhelmingly became agriculturists. The Labanas of Punjab and Haryana are mostly Sikhs and Hindus and mainly speak Punjabi or Hindi. The term "Lubana" is believed...

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Rāgmala (Sikhism)
Kamis, 2026-01-01 00:21:09

the Gurus and thus is not Gurbani. "Sikh Reht Maryada, the Definition of Sikh, Sikh Conduct & Conventions, Sikh Religion Living, India". Archived from...

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Insurgency in Punjab, India
Senin, 2026-05-18 13:32:02

Economic and social pressures driven by the Green Revolution prompted calls for Sikh autonomy and separatism. This movement was initially peaceful, but foreign...

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Sikhism in Nepal
Kamis, 2025-09-04 14:16:47

considered for merging. › Nepali Sikhs first entered Nepal in the 18th century. Today, there is a small community of Sikhs living in Nepal, with varying...

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Afghan–Sikh Wars
Selasa, 2026-05-26 16:48:39

Afghan–Sikh Wars spanned from 1748 to 1837 in the Indian subcontinent, and saw multiple phases of fighting between the Durrani Empire and the Sikh Empire...

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Sikhism in Afghanistan
Senin, 2026-05-04 05:11:46

Sikhism in Afghanistan in the contemporary era is limited to small populations, primarily in major cities, with the largest numbers of Afghan Sikhs living...

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Outline of Sikhism
Kamis, 2026-05-07 06:46:20

The following outline is provides an overview of Sikhism, or Sikhi (its endonym). Sikhism has been described as being either a panentheistic or monotheistic...

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Sikh attacks on Delhi
Selasa, 2026-05-19 19:01:16

Sikh attacks on Delhi were a number of attacks and raids carried out by the Sikhs on the Mughal capital of Delhi in the second half of the 18th century...

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Sikh Khalsa Army
Jumat, 2026-06-05 11:54:44

The Sikh Khalsa Army (Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ ਖ਼ਾਲਸਾ ਫੌਜ, romanized: Sikha khālasā phauja), also known as Khalsaji, or simply Sikh Army, was the military force of...

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Anti-Sikh sentiment in Canada
Rabu, 2026-06-03 21:20:17

Within Canada, anti-Sikh sentiment has included hostility, prejudice, or discrimination against Canadian Sikhs as a religious and ethnic group. This form...

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EcoSikh
Senin, 2026-04-13 18:34:29

EcoSikh is a Sikh environmental organization. It is the most prominent Sikh environmental organization working on global environmental issues. It has been...

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Sanatan Sikh
Sabtu, 2026-06-06 08:20:16

template Infobox religious group is being considered for merging. › Sanatan Sikh (IAST: sanātana sikkha, Punjabi pronunciation: [sə.näː.t̪ənᵊ sɪkkʰᵊ]), a...

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Sangat (Sikhism)
Sabtu, 2025-12-20 04:57:58

In Sikhism, sangat refers to the community of followers, sometimes referred to as a "congregation." Guru Nanak had organized his followers into sangats...

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Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925
Rabu, 2026-04-08 15:25:32

The Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925 was a piece of legislation in British India which legally defined Sikh identity and brought Sikh gurdwaras (houses of worship)...

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Sikhism in China
Minggu, 2026-05-17 18:59:45

‹ The template Infobox religious group is being considered for merging. › Sikhism in China is a minority religion in the People's Republic of China (Mandarin...

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Sects of Sikhism
Sabtu, 2026-06-06 00:25:30

Sikh sects, denominations, traditions, movements, sub-traditions, also known as sampardai (Gurmukhi: ਸੰਪਰਦਾ; saparadā) in the Punjabi language, are sub-traditions...

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All-India Sikh Students' Federation
Minggu, 2026-05-24 04:41:04

The All-India Sikh Students' Federation (AISSF) is a Sikh student organisation and political organisation in India. AISSF was formed in 1943. as the youth...

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Sikhism in Jammu and Kashmir
Sabtu, 2026-05-30 00:38:12

Kashmiri Pandits and Muslims who were initiated to Sikhism. The Sikhs of Kashmir, or Kashmiri Sikhs are believed to be residing in Kashmir since the first...

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Bibek (Sikhism)
Kamis, 2026-04-16 02:47:23

Bibek refers to a sectoral practice of some amritdhari Sikhs of only eating or drinking food prepared by them or by other Gursikhs, including only washing...

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Sikh painting
Sabtu, 2024-09-28 07:07:39

Sikh painting is a form of Sikh art style spread from Punjab Hills to the Punjab Plains which flourished between the 18th to 19th centuries. Major centres...

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Sikh titles
Rabu, 2026-06-03 21:28:01

Sikh titles are positions or honorifics appended to the names of members of the Sikh community. Their form may be prefixes or suffixes to names, or the...

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Sikhism in the United Kingdom
Jumat, 2026-06-05 03:40:24

template Infobox religious group is being considered for merging. › British Sikhs number over 535,000 people and account for 0.8% of the British population...

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Moin-ul-Mulk's campaign against Sikhs
Senin, 2026-04-13 21:52:18

Moin-ul-Mulk's campaign against the Sikhs was a series of operations in the Punjab region (1748–1753) conducted under the provincial government at Lahore...

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Sikhism in Switzerland
Kamis, 2026-02-19 02:34:44

Swiss Sikhs are a small religious minority in Switzerland. It is estimated that there are 1,000 Sikhs in Switzerland. There are four Gurdwaras. The number...

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SikhNet
Kamis, 2025-05-29 20:58:19

SikhNet is a Sikh-centric website operated by the 3HO organization. SikhNet is a tax exempt 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation in the U.S.A. It caters...

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Sikhism in Thailand
Minggu, 2026-05-10 01:15:04

‹ The template Infobox religious group is being considered for merging. › Sikhism is a recognised minority religion in Thailand, with about 70,000 adherents...

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Sikhism in South Africa
Selasa, 2025-09-16 22:36:35

being considered for merging. › Sikhism in South Africa is a religious minority. It is estimated that there are 13,000 Sikhs in South Africa. It is a small...

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Sikhism and homosexuality
Jumat, 2026-05-29 22:29:50

Sikhism has no specific teachings about homosexuality and the Sikh holy scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, does not explicitly mention heterosexuality,...

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Sikhism in Germany
Rabu, 2026-06-03 11:03:23

being considered for merging. › German Sikhs are a growing religious minority in Germany. The majority of German Sikhs have their roots from the Punjab, India...

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Rehat
Minggu, 2026-06-07 12:39:07

traditions which govern the unique Sikh lifestyle and determines correct Sikh orthodoxy and orthopraxy. The Sikh Rehit Maryada (Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ ਰਹਿਤ ਮਰਯਾਦਾ...

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Sikh chola
Kamis, 2025-06-05 20:06:27

Sikh Chola (Punjabi: ਚੋਲਾ (Gurmukhi), romanized: Cōlā, lit. 'Robe') is traditional dress worn by Sikhs. It is a martial attire which gives freedom of movement...

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Descendants of the Sikh gurus
Jumat, 2026-06-05 21:46:29

Descendants of the Sikh gurus, known as Guru-ansh, Guru-vans, or Ansi Sikhs, claim descent from the specific lineages of the Bedi, Trehan, Bhalla, and...

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Central Sikh Temple
Selasa, 2026-04-21 01:52:34

Central Sikh Temple or Central Sikh Gurdwara is a Sikh gurdwara in Singapore. Established in 1912, the temple had relocated several times before moving...

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Cannabis and Sikhism
Senin, 2026-04-20 08:44:13

In Sikhism, some Sikhs particularly of the Nihang community use edible cannabis in a religious context. They make use of cannabis by ingestion. It is...

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Sikh National Archives of Canada
Senin, 2026-05-11 07:55:50

The Sikh National Archives of Canada (SNAC) is a Canadian Sikh organization dedicated to collecting, storing and archiving historical, religious, and cultural...

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Sikhism in Brazil
Selasa, 2025-11-04 08:04:17

merging. › Sikhs in Brazil are a religious minority and there are estimated to be around 300 Sikhs living in the country. Brazilian Sikhs started with...

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Sikh literature
Kamis, 2026-05-28 23:05:31

Sikh literature refers to the writings of the Sikhs. Traditional Sikh literature can be classified into various genres, such as the Vār, Sākhī, Rahitnāmā...

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Hardeep Singh Nijjar
Rabu, 2026-04-01 20:05:26

1977 – 18 June 2023) was a Canadian Sikh involved with the Khalistan movement. He was a prominent member of the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) and spearheaded...

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Sikhism in Scotland
Kamis, 2026-04-30 18:17:24

discussion to help reach a consensus. › Sikhism in Scotland includes all aspects of Sikh life and Sikhism in Scotland. Sikhs have been present in Scotland for...

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Sikhism in Russia
Rabu, 2025-05-28 04:32:51

‹ The template Infobox religious group is being considered for merging. › Sikhism is a minority religion in Russia, with an estimated population of under...

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Rai Sikh
Selasa, 2026-04-14 19:05:36

The Rai Sikh is a Sikh community, mainly found in the states of Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Delhi and Haryana in India. They came to...

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Sikh–Sindhian relations
Senin, 2026-05-18 05:16:00

The Sikh–Sindhian Relations refer to the political and diplomatic interactions between the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the Talpur Amirs...

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Sikhism in Australia
Senin, 2026-04-06 21:50:08

template Infobox religious group is being considered for merging. › Australian Sikhs number over 210,000 people and account for 0.8% of Australia's population...

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List of Canadian Sikhs
Rabu, 2026-05-20 20:27:53

This list of Canadian Sikhs is a list of notable Sikhs from Canada. Harjot Oberoi — Professor of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia Sandeep...

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World Sikh Organization
Jumat, 2026-06-05 21:52:45

World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) is a Sikh religious and nonprofit organization whose 1984 founding goal was "to provide an effective, credible...

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Sikh Federation
Sabtu, 2026-04-04 00:32:43

Sikh Federation may refer to any of a number of organisations related to Sikhism: All India Sikh Students Federation, a pro-Khalistan (Sikh separatist)...

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List of Sikh footballers
Minggu, 2026-05-03 10:17:13

This is a list of Sikh footballers (soccer). Sikh footballers have been part of the football community for many years, with players contributing to the...

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Sikhism in Brunei
Kamis, 2025-05-29 20:50:12

despite lobbying from the Sikh community to have one. Sikhism by Country Sikhism in Indonesia Sikhism in Malaysia Sikhism in Singapore Religion in Brunei...

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1978 Sikh–Nirankari clash
Senin, 2026-05-25 12:31:38

The 1978 Sikh–Nirankari clash, also known as the Sikh–Nirankari Kand, occurred between the Sant Nirankari Mission and Sikhs of Damdami Taksal and Akhand...

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2023 Sikh protests
Minggu, 2026-04-12 09:02:14

The 2023 Sikh protests were a series of rallies from February to October 2023. They began following a registration of a first information report (FIR)...

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Sikhs for Justice
Minggu, 2026-05-17 03:00:06

Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) is a U.S.-based secessionist group advocating for the creation of Khalistan. Founded in 2009 by lawyer Gurpatwant Singh Pannun...

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Names of God in Sikhism
Kamis, 2025-12-18 01:27:28

Names of God in Sikhism are names attributed to God in Sikhism by Sikh gurus. Below is a list of some names used by Sikhs for God: The various names for...

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Sikhism in Chile
Senin, 2025-12-22 13:30:04

being considered for merging. › Sikhs in Chile are a religious minority in Chile. There is no demographic data on the Sikh population living in the country...

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Vaisakhi
Sabtu, 2026-05-16 07:25:10

Hindus and its observance predates the creation of Sikhism, it gained historical association with the Sikhs following the inauguration of the Khalsa. The celebration...

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Sikhism in Bangladesh
Kamis, 2026-06-04 00:58:03

group is being considered for merging. › Sikhism in Bangladesh has an extensive heritage and history, although Sikhs had always been a minority community...

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Religious persecution
Senin, 2026-05-25 05:57:23

countryside of Punjab state. The 1984 anti-Sikhs riots were a series of pogroms directed against Sikhs in India, by anti-Sikh mobs, in response to the assassination...

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Battle of Saragarhi
Selasa, 2026-05-26 01:41:30

Led by Havildar Ishar Singh, the 21 soldiers in the fort—all of whom were Sikhs—refused to surrender and were wiped out in a last stand. The post was recaptured...

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Bhatra Sikhs
Rabu, 2026-04-01 22:25:24

Sikhs (also known as Bhatt or Bhat Sikhs) are a Sikh caste. They claim to originate from the Bhats (bards), religious musicians who served the Sikh gurus...

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Gulab Singh
Minggu, 2026-06-07 20:45:40

commander and noble in the Sikh Empire. He sided with the British in the First Anglo-Sikh War and briefly became prime minister of the Sikh court in 1846. In the...

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Humour in Sikhism
Kamis, 2025-05-29 21:03:14

Humour in Sikhism refers to the relationship between Sikhs and humour. In Sikhism, devotion is not seen as being antithetical to comedy but rather the...

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Ramgarhia
Kamis, 2026-05-14 10:10:11

The Ramgarhia are a community of Sikhs from the Punjab region of northwestern India, encompassing members of the Lohar (blacksmiths) and Tarkhan (carpenters)...

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Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale
Sabtu, 2026-05-16 00:36:34

pɪ̀ɳɖrãːʋaːɭe]; born Jarnail Singh Brar; 2 June 1947– 6 June 1984) was a Sikh militant. After Operation Bluestar, he posthumously became the leading figure...

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Sikhism in Greater Vancouver
Sabtu, 2026-05-30 00:37:54

merging. › Sikhism in Greater Vancouver is one of the main religions across the region, especially among the Indo-Canadian population. The Sikh community...

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Gurdwara Bangla Sahib
Selasa, 2026-06-02 13:38:21

the most prominent Sikh gurdwaras, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi, India, and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan...

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Central Sikh League
Kamis, 2025-01-30 09:05:55

Central Sikh League was a political party of the Sikhs. It was founded in Amritsar on 19 December 1919. The First Leader/President was Sardar Bahadur Sardar...

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Rama in Sikhism
Senin, 2026-02-23 00:54:32

(ਰਾਮ ਅਵਤਾਰ) or Raja Ram (ਰਾਜਾ ਰਾਮ), is considered an important figure in Sikhism, due to his inclusion as one among the 24 incarnations of Vishnu in the...

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Sikhism in the Netherlands
Selasa, 2024-11-05 13:16:15

template Infobox religious group is being considered for merging. › Dutch Sikhs form a religious minority in the Netherlands. They number around 15,000...

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Sikhism in Trinidad and Tobago
Kamis, 2025-06-12 21:31:54

considered for merging. › Sikhs are a religious minority in Trinidad and Tobago. There is estimated to be no more than 300 Sikhs living in Trinidad and Tobago...

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Surinder Singh Sodhi
Sabtu, 2026-06-06 10:48:06

Surinder Singh Sodhi (c. 1962 – 14 April 1984) was a Sikh advocate known for being the chief bodyguard, chief hitman, transport minister, and right-hand...

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Dharamyudh (Sikhism)
Kamis, 2025-08-14 10:21:20

In Sikhism, dharamyudh, dharam-yudh or dharam yudh (Gurmukhi: ਧਰਮਯੁਧ) is a term which is variously translated as 'religious war', 'war of righteousness'...

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Maratha–Sikh clashes
Sabtu, 2026-05-09 13:02:33

The Maratha–Sikh clashes of 1766–1798 were a series of intermittent conflicts between the Maratha Empire and the Sikh Confederacy, primarily in Northern...

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Sikhism in Wales
Senin, 2025-09-15 21:44:53

The arrival of Sikhism in Wales is relatively recent. As of the 2021 United Kingdom census there were 4,048 Sikhs in the country representing 0.1% of the...

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Sikhism in Belgium
Jumat, 2026-01-23 04:59:07

for merging. › Sikhism is a minority religion in Belgium, but Sikhs have played a role in Belgian history; during World War I, many Sikhs fought in Belgium...

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Punjabi language
Senin, 2026-05-18 00:49:07

more, as well as Turkic words like qēncī, sōġāt, etc. After the fall of the Sikh empire, Urdu was made the official language of Punjab under the British (in...

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Fateh Singh (Sikhism)
Selasa, 2026-06-02 02:47:55

his Sikhs were under immense pressure as the Mughals and hill chiefs laid siege to Anandpur Sahib, cutting off all supplies and forcing the Sikhs to survive...

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Caste system in India
Minggu, 2026-06-07 02:49:03

estimated 98% of contemporary Indians, including Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains, identify with a caste. Beginning in ancient India...

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Sikh feminism
Sabtu, 2025-11-08 02:10:02

Sikhism was founded in Punjab in 1469 by Guru Nanak on the foundations that everyone is equal, regardless of caste, age, or gender. Both men and women...

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Sikh Ajaibghar, Balongi
Selasa, 2026-05-26 02:25:05

Sikh Ajaibghar or Sikh Museum is situated at Balongi village, near SAS Nagar (formerly Mohali), Punjab, India. The museum showcases sculptures of various...

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Preet Kaur Gill
Jumat, 2026-05-29 23:32:36

Health Innovation and Safety since 2026. She is the first female British Sikh MP elected to the House of Commons. Gill served as Shadow Secretary of State...

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Punjabi Suba movement
Selasa, 2026-05-19 10:00:00

The Punjabi Suba movement was a political movement, launched by the Sikhs, demanding the creation of a Punjabi Suba, or Punjabi-speaking state, in the...

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Sikh period in Lahore
Rabu, 2026-04-29 14:43:05

The Sikh period in Lahore initiated from the conquest and rule of the Sikh Misls and extended till the Sikh Empire of Ranjit Singh (also known as Punjab...

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Banda Singh Bahadur
Minggu, 2026-05-10 03:12:21

Banda Singh Bahadur (born Lachman Dev; 27 October 1670 – 9 June 1716) was a Sikh military commander of the Khalsa Army. At age 15, he left home to become...

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Meat consumption among Sikhs
Selasa, 2026-04-28 12:04:32

Eating meat among Nihang Sikhs employs technique of Jhatka is practiced by sects within Sikhism when consuming meat that is either hunted or farmed. This...

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Assassination of Indira Gandhi
Kamis, 2026-06-04 06:28:21

to remove Sikh militant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and other Sikh separatists from the Golden Temple in Amritsar, the holiest site of Sikhism. The operation...

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Wall of Truth
Selasa, 2026-03-17 06:35:46

(Sacca dī kandha), is a memorial in New Delhi, India, for Sikhs killed during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The memorial is located in Lutyens' Delhi at the...

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Jainism and Sikhism
Rabu, 2025-12-24 07:54:55

its most common and basic prayer. Sikhism (/ˈsɪkɪzəm/); Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖੀ or Sikhi (Sikkhī, [ˈsɪkːʰiː], from ਸਿੱਖ, Sikh, 'disciple', 'seeker', or 'learner')...

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Sikh Village
Minggu, 2025-03-09 17:37:07

Sikh Village earlier known as Sikhul thota is a small suburb in Secunderabad, India. The name is attributed to some of the Nizam's Sikh troops being settled...

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Ragi (Sikhism)
Jumat, 2025-11-14 10:27:11

ਰਾਗੀ; rāgī) is a Sikh musician who plays hymns (shabads) in different ragas as prescribed in the Guru Granth Sahib. Professional Sikh musical performances...

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Dal Khalsa (Sikh army)
Sabtu, 2026-01-03 03:27:08

Dal Khalsa was the name of the combined military forces of 11 Sikh misls that operated in the 18th century (1748–1799) in the Punjab region. It was established...

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Sikh 100
Rabu, 2024-04-17 05:14:52

The Sikh 100 is an annual listicle of the 100 most influential Sikhs in the world assembled by a global Sikh organization "The Sikh Group". In 2020 the...

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Anand Marriage Act, 1909
Kamis, 2026-02-12 23:50:37

Act, 1909 was a piece of legislation dealing with Sikh marriage in British India that validated the Sikh marriage customs. The act was a result of the ongoing...

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Hari Singh Nalwa
Minggu, 2026-05-24 14:06:54

1791 – 30 April 1837) was the commander-in-chief of the Sikh Khalsa Fauj, the army of the Sikh Empire. He is known for his role in the conquests of Kasur...

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Cochin Sikhs
Kamis, 2025-11-13 06:30:02

Kochi is home to the Punjabi-speaking Sikh community in Kerala, as the coastal city has the most Sikhs in the south Indian state. The only gurdwara in...

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Sikh Heritage Month
Kamis, 2026-01-22 10:29:50

Sikh Heritage Month is an annually observed commemorative month in Canada. It is the celebration of Sikh arts, culture and heritage of the Canadian Sikh...

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Pakistan
Sabtu, 2026-06-06 02:02:56

50,000 Muslim women were abducted and raped by Hindu and Sikh men, while 33,000 Hindu and Sikh women experienced the same fate at the hands of Muslims...

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Piri (Sikhism)
Jumat, 2026-03-13 23:35:51

part of the Sikh missionary administrative organization founded by the third Sikh guru, Guru Amar Das, for the purpose of propagating Sikhism amongst women...

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Indian Canadians
Sabtu, 2026-05-30 04:30:03

Mayo built a Sikh temple, or a gurdwara. "PALDI: Town soaked in Sikh History". Wherever there are five or more Sikh's there will be Sikh Temple even just...

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Three pillars of Sikhism
Sabtu, 2025-12-13 03:10:53

of Sikhism (Gurmukhi: ਸਿੱਖ ਧਰਮ ਦੇ ਤਿੰਨ ਥੰਮ੍ਹਾਂ), also called three duties, were formalised by Guru Nanak Dev Ji as: Naam Japo: The Guru led the Sikhs directly...

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Gurbachan Singh
Rabu, 2026-04-01 22:49:44

of the Sant Nirankari mission, considered to be heterodox by mainstream Sikhs. He was born in Peshawar (modern-day Pakistan). He was declared next Satguru...

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List of converts to Sikhism
Sabtu, 2026-06-06 12:29:41

Asia. The first Sikhs came from Hindu and Muslim backgrounds from the Punjab region. Following 20th century, the growth of the Sikh diaspora enabled...

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Hollywood Sikh Temple
Senin, 2026-03-23 05:41:31

Hollywood Sikh Temple, also known as Hollywood Sikh Gurdwara and Vermont Gurdwara, is a Sikh temple located at 1966 N Vermont Avenue and 4624–4636 W. Finley...

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Sikhs in the United States military
Minggu, 2026-02-22 12:05:36

Sikhs and Sikh Americans have served in the United States military since World War I through all subsequent wars. Since the 1980s, observant Sikhs have...

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Glossary of Sikhism
Senin, 2025-07-21 10:35:52

The following list consists of concepts that are derived from both Sikh and Indian tradition. The main purpose of this list is to disambiguate multiple...

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Sikh intervention in Gilgit
Sabtu, 2026-03-14 18:50:44

The Sikh Intervention in Gilgit (1842–1843) was a military expedition by the Sikh Empire to conquer the valleys of Gilgit and Astore. Following the death...

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Amritpal Singh
Jumat, 2026-05-08 01:09:46

Amritpal Singh Sandhu (born 17 January 1993) is an Indian politician, Sikh preacher and pro-Khalistan separatist. He is a Member of the Indian Parliament...

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Seekh kebab
Sabtu, 2026-06-06 05:42:07

Seekh kebab is a type of kebab from the Indian subcontinent. It is made with Indian spices, spiced minced or ground meat, usually lamb, beef, or chicken...

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Sikh Federation (UK)
Jumat, 2026-06-05 04:41:17

The Sikh Federation (UK) (SFUK) describes itself as a non-governmental organisation that works with the main political parties to raise relevant Sikh issues...

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Varna (Hinduism)
Rabu, 2026-04-29 15:36:51

the endogamous occupational groups (caste). The Sikh texts authored by the Sikh Gurus and by non-Sikh Bhagats such as the Namdev, Ravidas and Kabir, states...

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Sikhism in Iraq
Jumat, 2026-05-08 05:15:01

for merging. › Sikhism has a historical presence in Iraq because of the founder Guru Nanak's travels throughout the region, and Sikh conscripts stationed...

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First Anglo-Sikh War Memorial
Minggu, 2026-05-17 20:08:00

Anglo-Sikh War Memorial is located in Aliwal, Taran Taran, Punjab, India. It was built in 1853 by the British in remembrance of the First Anglo-Sikh War...

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List of Jats
Sabtu, 2026-05-09 20:48:33

(first Guru of Sikhism) and one of the most revered in Sikhism Bhai Mani Singh, 18th-century Sikh scholar, warrior, and martyr who compiled Sikh scriptures...

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Gatka
Minggu, 2026-05-17 23:46:46

Shahmukhi: گَتّکا) is a form of martial art associated primarily with the Sikhs of the Punjab. It is a style of stick-fighting, with wooden sticks intended...

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List of British Sikhs
Kamis, 2026-05-21 13:48:05

This is a list of notable Sikhs from the United Kingdom. Harjinder Singh Dilgeer – National Professor of Sikh History. Director of SGPC Harminder Dua...

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Sikh Temple Makindu, Makindu
Kamis, 2026-04-30 06:42:42

Sahib (Sikh Temple Makindu) is located about 104 miles (170km) from Nairobi on the main Nairobi to Mombasa Road. It was built in 1926 by the Sikhs who were...

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Guru Arjan
Selasa, 2026-05-19 15:05:25

1563 – 30 May 1606) was the fifth of the ten Sikh Gurus. He compiled the first official edition of the Sikh scripture called the Adi Granth, which later...

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Sikh practices
Senin, 2025-05-26 11:36:28

Sikh practices (Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ ਅਭਿਆਸ, romanized: sikha abhi'āsa) are guidelines laid out by the Gurus for the practice of the "Sikh way of life". The Gurus...

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Sikhism and the environment
Rabu, 2025-10-22 20:19:17

relationship between Sikhs and the environment can be traced back to the period of the Sikh gurus, especially Guru Har Rai. In recent times, Sikh groups have been...

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Sikhism in Panama
Sabtu, 2025-04-12 02:00:47

‹ The template Infobox religious group is being considered for merging. › Sikhism in Panama took its roots when the Panama Canal was started in 1890. Construction...

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Sikhism in Greece
Minggu, 2026-01-04 04:55:34

group is being considered for merging. › Sikhism in Greece dates back to the early 1900s, where many Sikhs came to the country through British Indian...

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American Sikh Congressional Caucus
Kamis, 2026-06-04 04:21:40

The American Sikh Congressional Caucus is a congressional caucus focusing on the interests of the American Sikh community. Co-launched by Judy Chu (D-CA)...

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Punjab
Selasa, 2026-06-02 02:02:55

Asia. Punjabi Muslims are the majority in Pakistani Punjab, while Punjabi Sikhs are the majority in Indian Punjab. Other religious groups include Punjabi...

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Jvala Singh
Jumat, 2026-05-29 08:31:20

is a Sikh linguist and researcher on Braj and Punjabi literature. A major focus of his is creating English translations of pre-colonial Sikh literature...

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Sikhism in Northern Ireland
Selasa, 2025-09-16 23:51:14

Sikhism is one of the smallest religions in Northern Ireland with over 389 Sikhs in the country, making up 0.22% of the population. There have been Sikhs...

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Decline of the Mughal Empire
Kamis, 2026-05-21 04:51:26

decline, including the wars of succession, various different (Maratha, Rajput, Sikh and Jat) rebellions, the Afghan and Iranian invasions, and the rise of the...

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Sikhism in Denmark
Senin, 2026-01-12 12:31:52

merging. › Sikhism in Denmark (Danish: Sikhisme i Danmark) is a minority religion. There are estimated to be 5,000 Sikhs living in Denmark. The Sikhs started...

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Nishan Sahib
Minggu, 2026-01-11 03:36:22

 'respected ensign'), also known as the Sikh flag, is used to represent the Sikh people worldwide. Gurdwaras and other Sikh religious spaces are usually marked...

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Kirpal Singh (artist)
Rabu, 2026-05-20 19:53:09

1990) was a Sikh artist who depicted themes from Sikh history. He was employed by the SGPC, where he produced works for the Central Sikh Museum, Amritsar...

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Dupatta
Kamis, 2026-04-23 16:23:38

dupatta over the neck A Sikh in a salwar kameez Detail of a photograph titled 'A Sikh Woman', Punjab, ca.1870's 19th century Punjabi Sikh woman in Punjabi suthan...

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Zorawar Singh (Sikhism)
Kamis, 2026-04-09 00:41:08

his Sikhs were under immense pressure as the Mughals and hill chiefs laid siege to Anandpur Sahib, cutting off all supplies and forcing the Sikhs to survive...

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Dhruv Rathee
Minggu, 2026-05-24 16:11:53

from the Sikh community for posting an AI-generated thumbnail in a new video, titled "The Rise of Sikhs", which primarily focused on the first Sikh ruler...

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23rd Sikh Pioneers
Kamis, 2026-03-12 04:31:12

The 23rd Sikh Pioneers were a regiment of the British Indian Army. They could trace their origins to 1857, when they were known as the 15th (Pioneer) Regiment...

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Khalsa College, Amritsar
Jumat, 2026-04-24 16:20:00

institute during the British Raj in India when Sikh scholars thought about providing higher education to Sikhs and Punjabis within Punjab. Amritsar was chosen...

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Shiromani Akali Dal
Selasa, 2026-05-12 15:06:40

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD; transl. Supreme Eternal Party) is a centre-right and Sikh-centric state-level political party in Punjab, India. It is the second-oldest...

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Ajit Singh (Sikhism)
Minggu, 2026-05-24 08:14:21

A Muslim tribe, the Ranghars of prophet Noh, had attacked and looted a Sikh Sangat (congregation) coming from the Pothohar region of northwest Punjab...

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Golak (Sikhism)
Kamis, 2026-01-22 01:31:06

(meaning "till", "receptacle", or "cash-box") is a donation-box installed at Sikh temples for the purposes of keeping gifts, offerings, and financial contributions...

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Agrahari Sikh
Senin, 2026-04-06 12:35:42

The Agrahari Sikhs are a Sikh community found in Eastern India, including the states of West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand. Agrahari Sikhs have lived for...

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The Sikh Awards
Rabu, 2026-04-22 12:29:28

The Sikh Awards is an annual awards ceremony dedicated to recognising the contributions of the Sikh community to a variety of fields. The first annual...

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W. H. McLeod
Selasa, 2026-02-03 18:44:16

scholar who helped establish Sikh Studies as a distinctive field. Considered to be the most prominent Western historian of Sikhism, his publications had introduced...

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Sunbeam Sikh
Rabu, 2026-04-08 21:10:20

The Sunbeam Sikh was a large slow running V12 piston engine, intended to power airships, under development at the time of the Armistice. At the end of...

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Steek (Sikh literature)
Jumat, 2026-05-08 00:47:08

(Gurmukhi: ਸਟੀਕ, romanized: steek; 'Exegesis') is an exegesis or commentary on a Sikh religious text, usually Gurbani, but can also include other writings like...

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Sikhism in New Zealand
Minggu, 2026-05-17 23:45:25

third-highest Sikh proportion behind Canada (2.1%) and India (1.7%). While there are Sikhs in all sixteen regions of New Zealand, over half of Sikhs lived in...

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Sikhism in the Cayman Islands
Sabtu, 2025-04-12 01:43:52

considered for merging. › Sikhs in the Cayman Islands are a religious minority in Cayman Islands. There is estimated to be 200 Sikhs living there. Whilst there...

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Waheguru
Kamis, 2026-05-14 06:14:04

a term used in Sikhism to refer to God as described in Guru Granth Sahib. It is the most common term to refer to God in modern Sikhism. The meaning of...

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Sikh Reference Library
Rabu, 2026-05-20 02:39:14

The Sikh Reference Library, originally known as the Central Sikh Library, was a repository of an estimated 20,000 literary works located in the Darbar...

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Guru Tegh Bahadur
Sabtu, 2026-06-06 02:42:09

November 1675) was the ninth of ten gurus who founded the Sikh religion and was the leader of Sikhs from 1664 until his beheading in 1675. He was born in...

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Gurdino
Sabtu, 2025-08-16 11:52:55

Balochistan to raise a child, usually the eldest son, as a Sikh. The son would be baptized as a Sikh. The tradition had been followed for centuries. Households...

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3rd Sikh Pioneers
Rabu, 2026-03-11 04:05:55

The 3rd Sikh Pioneers was a regiment of the British Indian Army formed in 1922, when the Indian army moved from single battalion regiments to multi-battalion...

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Chamar
Kamis, 2026-06-04 05:07:11

Guru Ravidas converted to Sikhism and were severely discriminated against due to their low caste status (even though the Sikh religion is strictly against...

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Sajjan Kumar
Minggu, 2026-05-31 18:08:19

imprisonment for his role in the murder and involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh genocide. In 1977, Kumar was sworn in as the Delhi Councillor by prominent...

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Religion in India
Selasa, 2026-05-26 03:34:49

India (2011 census) Hinduism (79.8%) Islam (14.2%) Christianity (2.30%) Sikhism (1.70%) Buddhism (0.70%) Sarnaism (0.40%) Jainism (0.40%) Other religions...

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Sikhism in Iran
Senin, 2026-03-02 01:02:59

template Infobox religious group is being considered for merging. › Iranian Sikhs form a very small minority in Iran, with a 2011 estimate stating some 60...

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Baba Baghel Singh Sikh Heritage Multimedia Museum
Sabtu, 2026-06-06 23:59:28

The Baba Baghel Singh Sikh Heritage Multimedia Museum (BBSSHMM) is a Sikh museum associated with Gurdwara Bangla Sahib located in New Delhi, India. It...

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Violence against women during the Partition of India
Sabtu, 2026-04-18 20:02:15

number of abducted Hindu and Sikh women, because of the actions of coordinated Sikh jathas who were aided and armed by Sikh rulers of the 16 semi-autonomous...

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Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur
Selasa, 2026-06-02 13:38:59

Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, also called Kartarpur Sahib, is a gurdwara (Sikh temple) in Kartarpur, Punjab, Pakistan. It is located within the Shakargarh...

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Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee
Senin, 2026-04-27 01:55:19

The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) is an organization in India responsible for the management of Gurdwaras, Sikh places of worship, in...

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Indarjit Singh
Kamis, 2026-05-14 16:05:27

prominent British Indian active in Sikh and interfaith activities, and a member of the House of Lords. He is editor of the Sikh Messenger and known as a presenter...

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35th Sikhs
Rabu, 2024-05-15 10:13:32

35th Sikhs were an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. They could trace their origins to 1887, when they were raised as the 35th (Sikh) Bengal...

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Panj Takht
Senin, 2026-05-11 05:14:46

throne or seat of authority and is a spiritual and temporal centre of Sikhism. There are five takhts (Punjabi: ਪੰਜ ਤਖਤ, romanized: Pañj takhat, lit. 'five...

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Ramdasia
Jumat, 2026-04-17 09:18:23

Sikh, Hindu sub-group that originated from the caste of leather tanners and shoemakers known as Chamar, and the weaver caste known as Julahas. Sikh historian...

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Uday Singh (Sikh warrior)
Rabu, 2025-09-24 00:26:26

Uday Singh (died December 1704 or 1705) was a Sikh warrior during the period of Guru Gobind Singh. He was the third-born son of Bhai Mani Singh and brother...

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Sikhism in Poland
Rabu, 2025-11-12 00:02:03

Sikhism in Poland dates back mostly to the 1990s or early 2000s, during the immigration of Indians to Poland. There are about approximately 700 Sikhs...

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Shabeg Singh
Senin, 2026-06-08 00:22:38

Major General Shabeg Singh, PVSM, AVSM (1 May 1924 – 6 June 1984), was a Sikh Indian military officer-turned militant. He had previously served in the...

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Sikhism in South Korea
Minggu, 2026-06-07 13:11:33

for merging. › Sikhism in South Korea (Korean: 한국의 시크교, romanized: hangug-ui sikeugyo) is a minority religion. According to records, Sikhs have been in...

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Dogra dynasty
Rabu, 2026-06-03 22:21:00

treaties with the East India Company following the First Anglo-Sikh war. Events led the Sikh Empire to recognise Jammu as a vassal state in 1820, and later...

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Rajiv Gandhi
Kamis, 2026-05-28 17:45:40

by her two Sikh bodyguards Satwant Singh and Beant Singh in the aftermath of Operation Blue Star, an Indian military action to remove Sikh separatist...

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Ajmer Singh (author)
Rabu, 2025-10-29 07:27:27

Ajmer Singh (born 1948) is a Sikh political thinker and author in the Punjabi language. He was an author for the majority of his life, working underground...

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Sikh copper-plate inscriptions
Kamis, 2025-07-10 21:20:54

Sikh copper-plate inscriptions (Tamar Patar) are historical Sikh inscribed copper plates that were commissioned by Guru Gobind Singh and gifted by him...

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Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee
Kamis, 2026-05-07 05:11:22

The Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) is a Pakistani Sikh religious organisation, established by the federal government of Pakistan....

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South Asian Canadians
Kamis, 2026-06-04 13:33:11

Mayo built a Sikh temple, or a gurdwara. "Paldi: Town soaked in Sikh History". Wherever there are five or more Sikh's there will be Sikh Temple even just...

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Mina (Sikhism)
Sabtu, 2026-05-30 09:23:49

for merging. › The Mīnās (Gurmukhi: ਮੀਣਾ; mīṇā) were a heretical sect of Sikhs that followed Prithi Chand (1558–April 1618), the eldest son of Guru Ram...

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Sikh discipline
Minggu, 2026-03-08 03:26:57

In Sikh discipline (Gurmukhi: ਸਿੱਖ ਅਨੁਸ਼ਾਸਨ; sikha anuśāsana), a Sikh is required by the Sikh Gurus to live a disciplined life by doing pure and righteous...

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Sehajdhari Sikh Party
Kamis, 2024-06-20 02:38:26

Sehajdhari Sikh Party (SSP), formerly known as Sehajdhari Sikh Federation (SSF), is a political party registered under section 29(A) of the Representation...

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Khalistan Referendum
Kamis, 2026-05-28 14:41:36

referendum organized by the Sikhs for Justice across multiple countries regarding the potential creation of a separate Sikh state from within the territory...

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Delhi Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1971
Sabtu, 2026-01-17 21:51:07

Delhi Sikh Gurdwaras Act of 1971 is an Indian legislation modeled after the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925, which determines the management of Sikh places...

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Dera (organisation)
Selasa, 2026-05-26 21:35:26

Several deras started out as non-orthodox Sikh sects, and many of them are now centres of distinct non-Sikh religious movements. Many deras have attracted...

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Tarkhan (Punjab)
Kamis, 2026-05-14 01:38:42

India. Tarkhan Sikhs are among those groups who are identified as Ramgarhias, after the Misl leader Jassa Singh Ramgarhia. Despite Sikhism generally rejecting...

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List of assassinated Indian politicians
Senin, 2025-12-22 16:53:02

1 October 2018. "Sikh extremists Sunday assassinated a member of the Punjab... - UPI Archives". UPI. Retrieved 20 August 2023. "Sikh gunmen assassinate...

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Firozpur
Kamis, 2026-05-14 23:25:32

Khan. The period of Sikh influence in the region was affirmed in 1758, when Adina Beg was defeated by the Sikhs. In 1761, the Sikh chief Hari Singh of...

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Lahore Fort
Kamis, 2026-04-30 11:12:51

used as the residence of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, founder of the Sikh Empire. The Sikhs made several additions to the fort. It then passed to the control...

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Writers of the Guru Granth Sahib
Senin, 2026-06-01 12:55:38

ਸਾਹਿਬ; [ɡʊɾuː ɡɾəntʰᵊ saːhɪbᵊ]), is the central religious text of Sikhism, considered by Sikhs to be the final sovereign Guru of the religion. It contains 1430...

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Gurdwara Patalpuri Sahib
Sabtu, 2026-03-14 13:34:52

Gurdwara Patalpuri Sahib is a Sikh gurdwara located in Kiratpur, Punjab, India that is a popular place for dispersing ashes for Sikhs as part of the Antam Sanskar...

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Punjabi Canadians
Jumat, 2026-05-29 13:12:10

persons of Punjabi origin visited British Columbia. They were Sikh soldiers of the Sikh Regiment and the Punjab Regiment in the British Indian Army transiting...

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Amrik Singh
Sabtu, 2026-03-28 10:28:24

Singh (24 February 1948 – 6 June 1984) was the President of the All India Sikh Students Federation. He was killed in the Indian Army's operation on the...

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List of gurdwaras
Senin, 2026-05-04 21:16:06

gurdvārā; lit. 'the doorway to the Guru') is the Sikh place of worship and may be referred to as a Sikh temple. Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Takht...

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Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
Sabtu, 2026-02-07 07:27:35

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun (born c. 1970s) is an American Sikh political activist and lawyer. He is the leading figure of the Khalistan movement in the United...

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Patka
Senin, 2025-11-24 15:06:15

Patka is a Sikh headgear in lieu of the full Sikh turban. It is commonly worn by Sikh sportsmen and young Sikh boys. Patka is a square piece of cotton...

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Gur Sikh Temple
Sabtu, 2024-11-09 19:22:53

Gur Sikh Temple (Punjabi: ਗੁਰ ਸਿੱਖ਼ ਗੁਰਦੁਵਾਰਾ; also known as Abbotsford Sikh Temple), in Abbotsford, British Columbia, is the oldest existing Sikh gurdwara...

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Granthi
Rabu, 2025-10-22 22:13:48

of the Sikh religion who is a ceremonial reader of the Guru Granth Sahib, which is the holy book in Sikhism, often read to worshipers at Sikh temples...

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3HO
Senin, 2026-04-06 05:43:44

(Healthy, Happy, Holy Organization), also known as Sikh Dharma of the Western Hemisphere or Sikh Dharma International, is a controversial American organization...

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Sidhu
Selasa, 2026-05-12 18:59:01

clan (got) found in Punjab. The Sidhus have had a significant impact on Sikh history. The clan can be divided into sub-clans, known as moohis, with the...

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Sikhism in South America
Senin, 2026-04-27 06:59:16

 › Sikhism is a minority religion in South America, which is estimated to be less than 0.01% of the total continent's population. While the Sikh community...

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Pratap Singh (Sikh prince)
Selasa, 2026-04-21 06:44:39

(1831 – 15 September 1843) was the eldest son of Sher Singh, Maharaja of Sikh Empire. His mother was Maharani Prem Kaur. Pratap Singh was installed as...

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Mansa Devi (Sikhism)
Jumat, 2025-05-30 01:19:17

Mansa Devi (died 1569) was the wife of the third Sikh guru, Guru Amar Das. Amongst Sikh sources, there are three different names ascribed to her. Mansa...

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36th Sikhs
Kamis, 2026-03-12 04:28:48

The 36th Sikhs was an infantry regiment in the British Indian Army. They could trace their origins to 1887, when they were the 36th (Sikh) Bengal Infantry...

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Malwa (Punjab)
Minggu, 2026-05-10 03:57:07

newcomers. The first Sikh guru to tour the Malwa region was Guru Hargobind, the sixth guru of the Sikhs. Prior to Hargobind, no Sikh guru had toured the...

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Akal Sena
Senin, 2026-04-13 11:54:16

as Akaal Sena) was the Sikh military force established by the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind. It was the first standing Sikh army. It was also known...

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Bimal Kaur
Jumat, 2026-05-29 00:23:03

Bibi Bimal Kaur Khalsa was born to Sardar Gurbachan Singh into Ramdasia Sikh family at Delhi, India. She married Beant Singh on 23 January 1976 at a local...

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Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib
Rabu, 2026-01-07 18:06:55

small shrine by Baghel Singh to commemorate the martyrdom site of the ninth Sikh Guru, Tegh Bahadur and was probably expanded after Indian Rebellion of 1857...

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Amrit Sanskar
Minggu, 2026-06-07 19:23:43

the four Sikh Sanskars. The Amrit Sanskar is the initiation rite introduced by Guru Gobind Singh when he founded the Khalsa in 1699. A Sikh who has been...

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Khalistan Commando Force
Selasa, 2026-01-20 05:05:41

Canada, United Kingdom and Pakistan. Its objective is the creation of a Sikh state of Khalistan through armed struggle. It is also responsible for many...

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Punjab & Sind Bank
Senin, 2026-05-18 20:58:06

areas of colonial India. The bank was established as a bank "by the Sikhs, for the Sikhs". The bank initially was going to be named The Punjab Union Bank...

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Religious art
Jumat, 2026-01-09 06:47:55

of the Sikhs has been merged with different locality and ethnicity of different Sikhs into categories such as 'Agrahari Sikhs', 'Dakhni Sikhs' and 'Assamese...

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Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh
Kamis, 2026-05-14 08:09:36

Singh, also known as Nikky Singh, is an Indian-born American scholar in Sikhism, and professor and chair of the Department of Religious Studies at Colby...

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Tarn Taran Sahib
Kamis, 2026-03-12 08:47:02

Sikh shrine, is located in the central part of the city. Tarn Taran Sahib was founded under Mughal rule by Guru Arjan Dev (1563–1606), the fifth Sikh...

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Singh Sabha movement
Senin, 2026-06-08 01:22:09

The Singh Sabhā movement, also known as the Singh Sabhā Lehar, was a Sikh movement that began in Punjab in the 1870s in reaction to the proselytising activities...

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Sikh conquest of Chaj Doab
Selasa, 2026-03-10 03:40:48

The Sikh conquest of the Chaj Doab was a military campaign led by Gujjar Singh of the Bhangi Misl, with the support of Charat Singh of the Sukerchakia...

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Kamboj
Rabu, 2026-04-01 06:32:33

Kambojs followed Sikhism (42.4%) and Islam (41.5%), with a considerable minority following Hinduism (16.1%). The Hindu Kambojs and the Sikh Kambojs are found...

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Khatri
Kamis, 2026-04-02 15:10:01

Singh, Jat Sikhs consider only themselves as Sikhs and consider Khatris as "bhapas". In Nicola Mooney's opinion, Jat Sikhs consider Arora Sikhs as "Hindu...

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Jassa Singh Ahluwalia
Sabtu, 2026-04-04 18:24:42

Singh Ahluwalia (3 May 1718 – 23 October 1783) was a Sikh leader during the period of the Sikh Confederacy, being the supreme leader of the Dal Khalsa...

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Gujranwala
Selasa, 2026-06-02 23:13:34

as the capital of the Sukerchakia Misl between 1763 and 1799, and of the Sikh Empire from 1799 to 1801, before it shifted to Lahore. Gujranwala is Pakistan's...

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Rawalpindi
Selasa, 2026-05-26 22:33:02

The Sikh ruler Maharaja Ranjit Singh allowed the son of Sardar Milkha Singh to continue as Governor of Rawalpindi, after he seized it in 1810. Sikh rule...

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Ik Onkar
Senin, 2026-05-04 04:44:12

Ik Onkar (ੴ) is a phrase in Sikhism that denotes the one supreme reality. It is a central tenet of Sikh religious philosophy. Ik Onkar are the first words...

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Randhir Singh (Sikh)
Minggu, 2025-11-09 05:41:29

Singh Narangwal (born as Basant Singh; 7 July 1878 – 13 April 1961) was Sikh leader who started the Gurdwara Sudhaar Movement (lit. 'Gurdwara Improvement...

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Sikhism in the United Arab Emirates
Sabtu, 2025-11-29 19:41:33

being considered for merging. › Sikhism in the United Arab Emirates has a following of over 100,000. The majority of Sikhs in the UAE can be found in Dubai...

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Punjabi Hindus
Jumat, 2026-06-05 19:30:04

third-largest religious group within the Punjabi people, after Muslims and Sikhs. Punjabi Hindus mostly inhabit the Indian state of Punjab, as well as Haryana...

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Sat Sri Akaal
Jumat, 2025-09-05 01:35:11

Victory") now used, often, as a greeting by Sikhs. It is the second half of the Sikh clarion call, given by the tenth Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh. The full call...

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52nd Sikhs (Frontier Force)
Sabtu, 2026-05-02 22:00:12

The 52nd Sikhs (Frontier Force) was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was raised in 1846 as the 2nd Regiment of Infantry The Frontier...

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54th Sikhs (Frontier Force)
Sabtu, 2026-05-02 22:00:15

The 54th Sikhs (Frontier Force) were an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was raised in 1846 as the 4th Regiment of Infantry The Frontier...

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Louis E. Fenech
Minggu, 2026-05-10 01:15:56

Louis E. Fenech is a scholar specializing in Punjabi and Sikh studies. He obtained his Ph.D from the University of Toronto in 1995. He is associated with...

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Sandhu
Selasa, 2026-05-19 11:37:29

and Pakistan. The Sandhus have had a significant impact on Sikh history, founding several Sikh states, including the Nakai Misl, Shaheedan Misl, and Kanhaiya...

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Sikh History Research Centre
Sabtu, 2025-12-27 19:44:17

created the Sikh History Research Centre in 1930 to write and publish the Sikh history from a modern historical perspective. In 1930, a Sikh Research Centre...

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Kanha Bhagat
Senin, 2026-06-01 12:15:04

during the period of the fifth Sikh guru, Guru Arjan. His works were considered but rejected for inclusion into the Sikh scripture. Kahna was a Vaishnavite...

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Radcliffe Line
Rabu, 2026-05-20 00:59:47

proposes is likely to be found". The Sikh leader Master Tara Singh could see that any division of Punjab would leave the Sikhs divided between Pakistan and India...

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City Sikhs
Senin, 2026-04-27 03:31:13

City Sikhs (formerly City Sikhs Network) (Punjabi: ਸਿਟੀ ਸਿੱਖ) is a nonprofit organisation, and a registered charity which describes itself as "A voice...

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Sikhism and artificial intelligence
Senin, 2025-12-29 01:50:22

is an argument that artificial intelligence (AI) will improve access to Sikh teachings, philosophy, and history, there are skeptics who believe the information...

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Anandpur Sahib
Selasa, 2026-05-26 03:58:09

the five Takhts in Sikhism. The town was founded by the ninth Sikh guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur. The city is a pilgrimage site in Sikhism. It is the venue of...

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List of pro-Khalistan movement organisations
Senin, 2026-05-04 20:10:02

separatist movement seeking to establish a homeland for Sikhs by establishing a sovereign Sikh state called Khalistan in the Punjab region of the Indian...

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Cis-Sutlej states
Kamis, 2026-05-28 06:30:05

Sikh Confederacy. The victory of the Sikhs ended foreign Afghan-rule over the region. Lepel Henry Griffin stated: The storm burst at last. The Sikhs of...

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Mai Bhago
Minggu, 2026-06-07 12:50:56

Mai Bhago also known as Mata Bhag Kaur, was a Sikh woman who led Sikh soldiers against the Mughals in 1705. She was an exceptionally skilled warrior on...

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Yaariyan 2
Jumat, 2026-05-29 13:25:14

(kakaars) that every baptised Sikh carries on his person. According to the Sikh code of conduct, a non-baptised Sikh or a non-Sikh is not permitted to wear...

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Sikhism in Georgia (country)
Senin, 2025-07-14 10:01:49

merging. › Sikhs in Georgia are a religious minority in Georgia. There is estimated to be 200 Sikhs living in the country. Since the early 2000s, Sikh farmers...

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Kiratpur Sahib
Rabu, 2026-03-25 13:30:50

Gurdwara Patal Puri where many Sikhs take ashes of their deceased. Kiratpur was the place-of-residence for three Sikh gurus: Guru Hargobind, Guru Har...

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Guru Hargobind
Jumat, 2026-05-15 05:37:13

ɦəɾᵊgoːbɪn̯d̯ᵊ]l 19 June 1595 – 28 February 1644) was the sixth of ten Gurus of the Sikh religion. He became Guru at the age of eleven, after the execution of his...

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Jhinwar
Selasa, 2026-05-26 01:56:07

who converted to Sikhism, are known as Mehra Sikhs or Jhir Sikhs in Punjab. The earliest known association of Jhinwars with Sikhism dates to 1664, when...

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Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj
Senin, 2026-06-08 19:10:09

Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj (born c. 1985) is an Indian Sikh preacher and the acting Jathedar of the Akal Takht. He also serves as the Jathedar of Takht...

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Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall
Selasa, 2026-06-02 13:39:19

(SGSS) is a Sikh Gurdwara situated on Guru Nanak Road and Park Avenue, Southall, in the London Borough of Ealing. It is the largest Sikh temple in London...

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Bhapa
Minggu, 2026-05-24 04:19:11

Bhaapa) is a term used in Punjab by the members of the Sikh community in a pejorative sense for Sikhs that migrated from Pakistan after the Partition of India...

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South Asian Canadians in British Columbia
Minggu, 2026-04-05 04:37:39

Mayo built a Sikh temple, or a gurdwara. "PALDI: Town soaked in Sikh History". Wherever there are five or more Sikh's there will be Sikh Temple even just...

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Sacred trees in Sikhism
Selasa, 2026-02-17 08:44:22

are a number of sacred trees considered sacred in the Sikh religion. As many as fifty-eight Sikh shrines are associated with particular trees of importance...

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British Sikh Report
Selasa, 2026-04-14 09:19:33

British Sikh Report, (Punjabi: ਬ੍ਰਿਟਿਸ਼ ਸਿੱਖ ਰਿਪੋਰਟ) also known as the BSR, is an annual report launched in Parliament every year about Sikhs in the United...

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Khalsa (disambiguation)
Senin, 2025-10-27 04:28:55

baptized Sikhs and their community Khalsa Fauj, Sikh militia in 18th-century Punjab Dal Khalsa (Sikh army) (1748–1799), of the Sikh Confederacy Sikh Khalsa...

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Punjabi diaspora
Sabtu, 2026-05-02 20:14:15

are Sikhs. Punjabis migrated to Australia from other parts of the Punjabi diaspora, as well from the state of Punjab itself. The majority were Sikh and...

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Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada
Senin, 2026-05-18 23:12:42

The Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada (SHMC) is a heritage museum dedicated to the history, religion, and culture of the Canadian Sikh community located...

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Simran Jeet Singh
Jumat, 2025-10-03 05:20:08

Gomes STB ’68 and Harvard Divinity School." He is also New York University's Sikh chaplain. He served on Governor Andrew Cuomo's Interfaith Advisory Committee...

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Bikram Singh Bedi
Rabu, 2026-04-29 02:51:14

administration during the Second Anglo-Sikh War and also during the initial years following the annexation of the Sikh Empire in 1849. He was the third and...

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Ernest Trumpp
Selasa, 2026-05-12 17:43:17

languages. He also worked to translate the Sikh scriptures to help Christian missionaries to understand Sikhs and thereby aid their conversion. He authored...

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Bhai (Sikhism)
Sabtu, 2026-06-06 19:53:34

Bhai is a Sikh title and religious tradition, as a title it is conferred upon Sikh males who are religiously pious and educated. The word bhai literally...

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Sikhism in Norway
Senin, 2024-12-16 13:45:56

Norway, Sikhism has approximately 5,000 adherents, mostly living in Oslo. Oslo collectively has two gurdwaras (the Sikh place of worship). Sikhs first came...

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Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara (Surrey)
Sabtu, 2026-01-24 09:31:34

The Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara is a Sikh place of worship in Surrey, British Columbia. It gained notoriety in the aftermath of the assassination of Hardeep...

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Arora
Rabu, 2025-12-10 21:41:33

originating from northern Sindh and southern Punjab comprising both Hindus and Sikhs. The name is derived from their ancestral place of Aror, Sindh. In 712,...

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Gurdwara Janam Asthan
Kamis, 2026-04-30 10:27:14

holiest sites of Sikhism, located in Nankana Sahib, Punjab, Pakistan. It is situated at the site where Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, was born. It is...

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Nihang
Rabu, 2026-06-03 16:18:39

"Crocodiles") or Akali (lit. "Immortals"), also known as Dal Khalsa, is an armed Sikh warrior order originating in the Indian subcontinent. Nihangs are believed...

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Terry Milewski
Rabu, 2026-03-04 14:05:06

Canada's Sikh community was gaining political influence even while publicly supporting terrorist acts in support of the struggle for an independent Sikh state...

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Baba Deep Singh
Sabtu, 2026-04-25 01:25:10

revered among Sikhs as one of the most hallowed martyrs in Sikhism. He is remembered for his sacrifice and devotion to the teachings of the Sikh Gurus. Baba...

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Jama'iat-i-Sikhan
Minggu, 2026-03-22 15:30:18

The Jama'iat-i-Sikhan ("assemblage of Sikhs") were an irregular force of Sikh soldiers serving the Nizam of Hyderabad in the 19th and 20th centuries,...

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Snatam Kaur
Senin, 2025-12-29 20:24:43

activist. The surname "Kaur", meaning "princess", is shared by all female Sikhs. Her family moved to California when Snatam was two, living in Long Beach...

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Jandu
Jumat, 2026-05-29 13:09:22

Ramgarhia Sikh surname. The Jandu (or sometimes Jondu for those Jats in western Rajasthan, because of linguistic differences) surname derives from the Sikh warriors...

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Anglo-Sikh War Memorial
Sabtu, 2026-05-23 06:59:50

The Anglo-Sikh War Memorial is a war-museum dedicated to the Anglo-Sikh wars located off of Moga Road in Ferozeshah, Firozpur district, Punjab, India...

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Gursikh
Sabtu, 2024-04-20 01:20:57

term used by Sikhs, either to describe any Sikh, or one who is especially devoted to following the Sikh guru, a "pious, observant Sikh". One who calls...

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Gurdwara Sahib Leamington and Warwick
Selasa, 2026-06-02 13:39:17

The Gurdwara Sahib Leamington and Warwick is a Sikh gurdwara located on Tachbrook Drive, Warwick, England. It primarily serves the community around Leamington...

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Bhakti movement
Kamis, 2026-05-21 03:39:51

in the Sikh scriptures came from the Sikh gurus, the rest from the Bhagats. The three highest contributions in the Sikh scripture of non-Sikh bhagats...

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Chandi Di Var
Selasa, 2026-01-27 21:50:32

of a Sikh, as well as daily prayer by devout Sikhs and any significant Sikh ceremonies. It remains part of the daily Nitnem of the Nihang sikhs. An English...

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Tiwana family of Shahpur
Minggu, 2025-12-14 12:31:03

Singh Attariwalla. Fateh Khan was killed at the outbreak of the Second Anglo-Sikh War by mutineers at his fort in Dalipnagar, located in Bannu. Several members...

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Iqbal Singh Lalpura
Rabu, 2026-05-06 20:38:49

Lalpura was an investigating officer for the 1978 Sikh–Nirankari clash. Lalpura, a member of the Sikh community, hails from Punjab. Starting his career...

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Gurdwara Sahib of Stockton
Senin, 2026-05-11 08:22:43

located in the city of Stockton, California. It is notable for being the first Sikh house of worship in the United States. The Pacific Coast Khalsa Diwan Society...

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51st Sikhs (Frontier Force)
Minggu, 2026-05-24 13:35:18

The 51st Sikhs (Frontier Force) was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was raised in 1846 as the 1st Regiment of Infantry The Frontier...

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Sikhs in the British Indian Army
Rabu, 2026-02-11 10:18:57

Sikhs served in the British Indian Army throughout the British Raj. After the fall of the Sikh Empire and death of its king Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the...

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Abd al-Samad Khan
Sabtu, 2026-04-25 05:01:39

on 2 July 1713, one such Sikh detachment was intercepted by an imperial unit. A fierce battle ensued in which many Sikhs were killed or injured, and...

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Akaal: The Unconquered
Minggu, 2026-03-08 10:06:03

after the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the film depicts the resistance of Sikh warrior Akaal Singh against antagonistic forces. Released on 10 April 2025...

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Pashaura Singh (Sikh scholar)
Kamis, 2026-04-02 23:27:19

Riverside where he currently holds the Dr. Jasbir Singh Saini Endowed Chair in Sikh and Punjabi Studies. He completed his Ph.D. at University of Toronto under...

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Tara Singh (Sikh prince)
Sabtu, 2025-08-09 03:42:17

of Sikh Empire and his first wife Maharani Mehtab Kaur. His elder twin brother was Maharaja Sher Singh, who briefly became the ruler of the Sikh Empire...

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Military history of the North-West Frontier
Kamis, 2026-06-04 09:08:17

Russia for help. Maharaja Ranjit Singh was a Sikh ruler of the sovereign country of Punjab and the Sikh Empire. His Samadhi is located in Lahore, Pakistan...

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Mul Mantar
Rabu, 2026-06-03 01:57:51

Mantar (Punjabi: ਮੂਲ ਮੰਤਰ, [muːlᵊ mən̪t̪əɾᵊ]) is the opening verse of the Sikh scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib. It consists of twelve words in the Punjabi...

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Gurdwara Shahid Ganj Singh Singhania
Selasa, 2026-06-02 13:38:31

Singhnian, is a historic Sikh gurdwara at Shahidganj in Naulakha Bazaar in Lahore, Pakistan, which marks the site where over 100,000 Sikh men and women lost...

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Naudh Singh
Jumat, 2025-08-15 14:24:42

Naudh Singh, also spelt as Nodh Singh (died 1752), was a Sikh leader and founder of the Sukerchakia Misl. Naudh Singh inherited a territory consisting...

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Khanda (sword)
Sabtu, 2026-05-02 23:46:54

among officers and leaders in the Sikh Khalsa Army as well as by Sikh sardars of the Misls and of the Sikh Empire. The Sikh martial art, Gatka also uses khandas...

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Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee
Sabtu, 2026-05-23 02:40:31

is an organization in India responsible for the management of gurdwaras, Sikh places of worship, in the states of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh and the union...

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Gurdwara Mehdiana Sahib
Kamis, 2026-05-14 08:05:36

'School of Sikh History' is a Sikh gurdwara located in the village of Mehdiana, just outside Mallha, near Jagraon in Ludhiana district, India. Sikhs believe...

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Avtar Singh Khanda
Senin, 2026-03-23 09:29:31

Avtar Singh Khanda (died 15 June 2023) was a Sikh activist raised in Moga, Punjab, India and living in the United Kingdom. He died in City Hospital, Birmingham...

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Bhai Mati Das Museum
Minggu, 2026-06-07 21:23:13

Das Museum (BMDM), also known as the Bhai Mati Das Sati Das Museum, is a Sikh museum (ajaibghar) located opposite of Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Bhai Mati...

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Diwan Todar Mal
Selasa, 2026-02-10 08:22:33

who played a role in Sikh history during the period of Guru Gobind Singh. He is remembered by Sikhs for his actions to help the Sikhs cremate the remains...

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53rd Sikhs (Frontier Force)
Sabtu, 2026-05-02 21:31:45

The 53rd Sikhs (Frontier Force) was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was raised in 1847 as the 3rd Regiment of Infantry The Frontier...

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Sikhism in Catalonia
Selasa, 2026-04-14 06:04:53

The Sikh community of Catalonia is a religious and cultural community originating from the Indian region of Punjab. Currently, there are 13,000 Sikhs throughout...

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Battle of Gujrat (1797)
Senin, 2026-04-20 05:59:45

Ram Singh Bedi. After recruiting Sikhs for the war, the Sikh and Durrani forces clashed in Gujrat, where the Sikhs emerged victorious and plundered the...

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Balbir Singh Seechewal
Rabu, 2026-05-20 07:14:08

Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal is a sikh religious figure, environmentalist and parliamentarian in India. He is a Nirmala Sikh and has been recognised for his...

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Wazir Khan (Sirhind)
Rabu, 2026-03-18 18:23:34

I. He is best known for his conflicts with the Sikhs. Wazir Khan was defeated and killed by the Sikh Khalsa forces under Banda Singh Bahadur on May 12...

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Jaikara
Kamis, 2026-05-14 06:13:27

group-setting as a devotional practice. Jaikaras can be found in both Hinduism and Sikhism. In Hinduism, there are Shaktist jaikaras to pay deference to specific...

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Tara Singh (activist)
Sabtu, 2026-05-23 02:31:10

Tara Singh (24 June 1885 – 22 November 1967) was a Sikh political and religious figure in India in the first half of the 20th century. He was instrumental...

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34th Royal Sikh Pioneers
Kamis, 2025-10-16 02:32:07

The 34th Royal Sikh Pioneers was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. They could trace their origins to 1857, when they were raised as the...

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Gurdwara Shanghai
Sabtu, 2026-05-09 05:32:26

The Gurdwara Shanghai is the site of a former Sikh gurdwara in the Hongkou District of Shanghai, China and is a registered cultural relic. The gurdwara...

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Sahib Singh Bedi
Minggu, 2026-04-26 01:25:34

July 1834) was a renowned Sikh Brahmgiani Saint, who was a direct tenth-generation lineal descendant of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru. Baba Sahib Singh...

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New Zealand Sikh Games
Kamis, 2025-03-06 05:50:38

The New Zealand Sikh Games (NZ Sikh Games) are an annual sports event for the New Zealand Sikh community. They were started in 2019 with the intention...

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Parzaan Dastur
Senin, 2026-06-01 00:53:50

best remembered as the cute kid in the Dhara advertisement and the silent Sikh kid in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai by many Indians. Parzaan is an alumnus of St. Mary's...

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Mirza Shafi's campaign against Sikhs
Jumat, 2026-05-08 23:02:40

campaign against Sikhs or the Imperial campaign against the Sikhs was a Mughal campaign led by Mirza Muhammad Shafi Khan against Sikh chiefs in the Cis-Satluj...

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Missionary
Kamis, 2026-05-28 14:00:46

most famous is probably The Sikh Missionary Society UK. The aim of the Sikh Missionary Society is the Advancement of the Sikh faith in the U.K. and abroad...

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The Sikh Diaspora in Vancouver
Kamis, 2026-03-05 03:18:38

The Sikh Diaspora in Vancouver: Three Generations Amid Tradition, Modernity, and Multiculturalism is a 2004 book by Kamala Elizabeth Nayar published by...

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Guru Angad
Sabtu, 2026-06-06 21:19:57

əŋgəd̯ᵊ]) was the second of the ten Sikh gurus of Sikhism. After meeting Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, becoming a Sikh, and serving and working with Nanak...

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Akal Takht
Jumat, 2026-06-05 21:12:51

Bunga, is the most prominent of the five takhts (seats of authority) of the Sikhs. Located within the Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple) complex in Amritsar, Punjab...

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Gurudwara Nagiana Sahib
Rabu, 2026-03-18 17:49:32

a Gurdwara, or holy Sikh shrine, located in Udoke, a small village near Batala in Punjab, India. The shrine was built by the Sikh saint Sant Baba Chuggat...

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Ladwa State
Selasa, 2026-06-02 03:45:43

Ladwa State was a Sikh kingdom. It was one of the Cis-Sutlej states. The state is notable for being one of the few Sikh polities south of the Sutlej that...

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Golden Temple (disambiguation)
Rabu, 2025-10-29 20:36:42

Golden Temple, also known as the Harmandir Sahib, is a Sikh temple (gurdwara) and the holiest Sikh site in Amritsar, India. Golden Temple may also refer...

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Diljit Dosanjh
Sabtu, 2026-06-06 22:22:15

first religious album titled Sikh. The album featured eight singles and talked about the principles and philosophy of Sikh religion. Dosanjh played a lead...

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Sri Chand
Selasa, 2026-05-26 10:07:34

with the successive Sikh gurus throughout his long life. Sri Chand would choose the son of a Sikh guru as his own successor. Sikh sources give his life...

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Quran translations into Punjabi
Senin, 2026-01-05 14:41:07

the efforts of Hindu and Sikh funders and a Sikh translator. The Quran was translated/transliterated from Arabic by a Sikh scholar, Sant Vaidya Gurdit...

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Jagraj Singh
Minggu, 2026-05-03 02:55:34

was a British Army officer and Sikh preacher. He was the founder of Sikh organisations, Everything's 13, and the Sikh Press Association and YouTube channel...

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Balbir Singh Sahitya Kendra
Selasa, 2026-02-17 21:35:56

Singh Sahitya Kendra is a memorial, library and art gallery in the name of Sikh scholar Dr. Balbir Singh, which is the nucleus of advanced study for research...

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Fateh Singh (Sikh warrior)
Sabtu, 2026-05-23 18:34:26

Fateh Singh (died July 1716) was a warrior in Sikh history. He is known for beheading Wazir Khan who was the Mughal Deputy Governor of Sirhind, administering...

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List of historical Sikh generals
Selasa, 2025-07-08 23:17:38

This article presents a list of pre-colonial Sikh generals throughout history from the Akal Sena to the Sikh Khalsa Army. This is a list of generals from...

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Virasat-e-Khalsa
Selasa, 2026-05-26 08:34:12

also known as the Khalsa Heritage Complex, is a mega-museum complex of Sikhism, located in the town of Anandpur Sahib, and is close to the Takht Kesgarh...

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Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib
Rabu, 2026-03-11 02:32:27

Sikh military leader Baghel Singh (1730–1802) captured Delhi, on 11 March 1783, and his brief stay in Delhi led to the construction of several Sikh religious...

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Saka (Sikhism)
Minggu, 2026-01-11 10:01:43

ਸਾਕਾ) refers to a significant event in Sikh history, most often a martyrdom or a turning and key moment in Sikh history involving mass sacrifice for a...

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Khakha–Bomba Rebellion (1843–1844)
Rabu, 2026-03-25 03:05:43

The Khakha-Bomba Rebellion (1843–1844) was a major uprising against Sikh rule that began in Hazara and spread toward Muzaffarabad on the Kashmir frontier...

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Lal Singh
Senin, 2026-04-20 06:45:53

Singh (died 1866) was a Wazir of the Sikh Empire and commander of Sikh Khalsa Army forces during the First Anglo-Sikh War. Along with Tej Singh, Lal Singh...

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Zail Singh
Kamis, 2026-05-28 19:47:02

1982 to 1987 and chief minister of Punjab in the 1970s. He was the first Sikh to become president. Born in Sandhwan in the princely state of Faridkot,...

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Labh Singh
Jumat, 2026-05-08 17:27:40

Labh Singh and Sukha Sipahi was a militant, ex punjab police personnel, and Sikh separatist who took command of the Khalistan Commando Force after its first...

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Maha Singh
Senin, 2026-04-20 21:29:29

Sukerchakia Misl, which as a Sikh grouping with its guerilla militia was one of twelve Sikh Misls that later became part of the Sikh Empire. He was the eldest...

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United Sikhs
Rabu, 2026-02-11 08:56:29

UNITED SIKHS is a civil and human rights, humanitarian aid non profit organization and disaster relief non-governmental organization which is also a United...

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Gurdwara Sri Tarn Taran Sahib
Senin, 2026-01-19 13:56:28

Ji, a famous Sikh saint (1506–1631). During the time of Guru Arjan Dev Jee a vast number of Sakhi Sarwar (Sultanis) followers became Sikhs mainly the Jatt...

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First Battle of Anandpur (1704)
Sabtu, 2026-04-11 04:12:27

Battle of Anandpur in 1704 was fought between the Mughal Empire and the Sikhs. The Mughals were defeated in the First Battle of Chamkaur earlier in the...

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Gurdwara Janamasthan Bebe Nanaki
Senin, 2026-05-11 18:54:24

Janamasthan Bebe Nanaki, also known as Gurdwara Dera Chahal Patshahi Pehli, is a Sikh gurdwara located within the middle of the settlement of Dera Chahal in Lahore...

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Eleanor Nesbitt
Selasa, 2026-06-02 17:01:32

Punjab Research Group and the Journal of Sikh and Punjab Studies as well as coediting Brill's Encyclopedia of Sikhism. Eleanor Nesbitt was born in 1951 to...

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Northwest India
Senin, 2026-05-04 04:40:57

eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, the Punjab region was ruled by Sikh Misls. The Rajputs ruled the Thar region and occasionally the upper plains...

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Masand
Minggu, 2025-07-06 01:15:00

collector in Sikhism. They were an officially appointed missionary minister representing the Sikh Guru, who baptized conversions to Sikhism, and collected...

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Majithia family
Rabu, 2026-05-06 08:23:03

District, Punjab. The Majithias were a prominent family in the court of the Sikh Empire, serving as administrators and military generals. Some members of...

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Baba Dyal Singh
Rabu, 2025-08-13 08:01:04

Sahajdhari Sikh reformer whose main mission was to bring Sikhs back to the Adi Granth and Simran. He was the founder of the Nirankari sect of Sikhism. Dyal...

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International Sikh Youth Federation
Minggu, 2026-04-12 20:36:04

International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF) is a pro-Khalistan militant organisation that aims to establish an independent homeland for the Sikhs called Khalistan...

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Air India Flight 182
Minggu, 2026-05-10 02:21:24

Montreal-London segment exploded near the coast of Ireland from a bomb planted by Sikh terrorists from the Babbar Khalsa. All 329 people on board were killed including...

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Turban
Selasa, 2026-06-02 22:38:59

Turkic peoples in Russia. A keski is a type of turban mainly worn by female Sikhs, with a long piece of cloth roughly half the length of a traditional "single...

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Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale
Sabtu, 2026-05-09 09:20:08

of Sikhism. Dhadrianwale urges people to practice the teachings of Sikh gurus in daily life, instead of just performing rituals. He urges common Sikh people...

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Mehndi
Senin, 2026-06-01 18:05:00

apply mehndi during occasions like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. At Hindu and Sikh festivals, women often have henna applied to their hands, feet and sometimes...

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Sukhbir Singh Badal
Jumat, 2026-05-22 14:23:54

served five times as the Chief Minister of Punjab. He is influential over the Sikh organisations of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee. Badal and his...

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Sikh Park
Jumat, 2026-04-10 07:59:31

Sikh Park is a Sikh cartoon series from Canada that is a spoof of South Park. The cartoon has been described as mixing the "cute" and "simple" appearance...

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Punjabi culture
Senin, 2026-05-11 03:42:08

1810–1830, the Sikhs began to commission these Pahari artists to paint Sikh subjects and settings, mostly Sikh royalty and nobility. After Sikhs began to progressively...

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Religion in South Asia
Selasa, 2026-02-24 10:41:28

largest population of Hindus, about 510 million Muslims, over 27 million Sikhs, 35 million Christians and over 25 million Buddhists. Hindus make up about...

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Fatehgarh Sahib
Sabtu, 2026-04-11 14:34:46

pronunciation: [fə.t̪éː.gə́ɽᵊ sä́ːbᵊ]) is a city and a sacred pilgrimage site of Sikhism in the north west Indian state of Punjab. It is the headquarters of Fatehgarh...

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Jind Kaur
Minggu, 2026-06-07 22:03:17

shortly the regnant of the Sikh Empire from 1843 until 29 March 1847. After the Sikh Empire was dissolved on 29 March 1847, the Sikhs claimed her as the Maharani...

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Peshawar
Kamis, 2026-06-04 13:21:31

capital of the Durrani Empire from 1776 until the capture of the city by the Sikh Empire in 1823. In 1849, the city was captured by the East India Company...

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2015 Guru Granth Sahib desecration controversy
Selasa, 2025-11-25 12:17:48

Granth Sahib sacrilege) refers to a series of desecration incidents of the Sikh Guru Guru Granth Sahib and subsequent protests that took place in Punjab...

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11th Sikh Regiment
Kamis, 2026-03-12 04:22:13

Ferozepore Sikhs 2nd Battalion – 15th Ludhiana Sikhs 3rd Battalion – 45th Rattray's Sikhs 4th Battalion – 36th Sikhs 5th Battalion – 47th Sikhs 10th Training...

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HMS Sikh (F82)
Jumat, 2025-12-12 21:44:18

HMS Sikh was a Tribal-class destroyer of the British Royal Navy. The ship entered service in 1938 and served during the Second World War, participating...

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Wazir Khan (Lahore)
Sabtu, 2026-05-23 09:42:48

in 1694. According to Sikh texts and tradition, Wazir Khan was a supporter of the Sikh community and even a Sikh himself. Sikh tradition says he had been...

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The Sikh Court
Kamis, 2025-05-29 20:56:09

The Sikh Court is a legal organization set up in the United Kingdom in 2024 by a group of Sikh lawyers. It is intended to act as an alternative dispute...

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Bhai Baldeep Singh
Minggu, 2026-02-15 15:55:14

instruments like Dhrupadi Rabab, Saranda, Tambura (Tanpura), Dilruba used for Sikh music since Guru's Times. He is an accomplished Pakhawaj Mridang Jori player...

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Jatha
Sabtu, 2026-04-11 04:33:31

(Gurmukhi)) is an armed body of Sikhs that has existed in Sikh tradition since 1699, the beginning of the Khalsa (Sikh martial order). Jatthā in the Punjabi...

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Gurdwara Baba Than Singh
Minggu, 2026-05-03 19:31:49

Gurdwara Baba Than Singh is an abandoned, syncretic Sikh gurdwara located in western Kot Fateh Khan village in Fateh Jang tehsil, Attock district, Punjab...

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Jagjit Singh Chohan
Sabtu, 2026-04-25 10:02:26

political activist who was a leader of the Sikh Khalistan movement that sought to create a sovereign Sikh state in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent...

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Teja Singh (preacher)
Sabtu, 2025-11-15 20:32:32

debated) was a Sikh scholar, teacher, author, and preacher. He was a Cambridge and Columbia University-educated humanitarian, intellectual, and Sikh community...

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Akali Phula Singh
Sabtu, 2026-04-04 18:24:21

(born Phula Singh; 14 January 1761 – 14 March 1823) was an Akali Nihang Sikh leader. He was a saint soldier of the Khalsa Shaheedan Misl and head of the...

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Gurdwara Panja Sahib
Senin, 2026-04-20 14:19:23

is one of the most important sites for the Sikhs, as the handprint of Guru Nanak — the founder of Sikhism — is believed to be imprinted on a boulder at...

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TSI International School
Rabu, 2026-01-21 15:06:37

TSI International School, formerly Thai Sikh International School (TSI; Thai: โรงเรียนนานาชาติทีเอสไอ, RTGS: Rong Rian Nana Chat TSI), is an international...

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Fauja Singh (Sikh leader)
Kamis, 2026-04-09 05:17:04

Fauja Singh (17 May 1936 - 13 April 1978) was one of 13 Sikhs killed in violence during a protest against the Sant Nirankaris in 1978. Singh was born...

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Indian Indonesians
Kamis, 2026-06-04 22:19:29

to Sikh settlement and migration across the Indonesian archipelago. The early Sikh settlers to Sumatra arrived via the Malayan post of Penang, Sikh settlement...

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Superstitions in Sikh societies
Senin, 2023-07-31 00:24:25

While Sikh theology and code of conduct is not supposed to approve of superstitions, in practice some Sikhs are observed to persist in some superstitious...

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Joginder Singh (soldier)
Jumat, 2026-05-08 10:08:20

joined the British Indian Army in 1936 and served in the 1st battalion of the Sikh Regiment. During the 1962 Sino-Indian War, he was commanding a platoon at...

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Sikhism in Austria
Senin, 2026-06-01 00:27:04

religious group is being considered for merging. › Sikhism in Austria is a religious minority. Sikhism became an official religion in Austria in December...

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Bhai Mani Singh
Sabtu, 2026-06-06 01:00:24

1738) was an 18th-century Sikh scholar and martyr. He was a childhood companion of Guru Gobind Singh and took the vows of Sikhism when the Guru inaugurated...

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Singh
Minggu, 2026-05-03 08:22:20

the late 17th century by Guru Gobind Singh (born Gobind Das) for all male Sikhs as well, in part as a rejection of caste-based prejudice and to emulate...

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Panentheism
Kamis, 2026-06-04 23:48:58

However, Sikh scholars have explored nondualist exegesis of Sikh scriptures, such as Bhai Vir Singh. According to Mandair, Vir Singh interprets the Sikh scriptures...

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Karmo Kaur
Selasa, 2025-12-09 22:11:06

groupings with its distinct guerilla militia that later became part of the Sikh Empire. Karmo Kaur served as the regent of the Nakai Misl during the reign...

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Pessina Cremonese
Jumat, 2026-05-15 22:57:29

Torre de' Picenardi, Volongo. On 21 August 2011 a temple for the local Sikh community was inaugurated. The construction of the building with a space...

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Purkhu
Minggu, 2025-11-02 09:53:29

ISBN 9789004036253. Aijazuddin, F. S. (1977). "Introduction". Pahari Paintings and Sikh Portraits in the Lahore Museum. Sotheby Parke Bernet. pp. xix–xx. ISBN 9780856670299...

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Koh-i-Noor
Kamis, 2026-06-04 19:44:08

Anglo-Sikh War and the British East India Company's annexation of the Punjab in 1849, during the reign of the then-11-year-old Maharaja of the Sikh Empire...

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Dholan Majra
Kamis, 2024-08-22 10:07:08

village is 81%, male literacy being 80.23% and female literacy 78.36%. Sikhism is the predominant faith in the village. The two-story library was established...

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Harbans Singh
Kamis, 2026-05-28 11:41:37

and the editor-in-chief of the Encyclopaedia of Sikhism. He was respected for his contributions to Sikh scholarship and Punjabi literary studies and had...

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Vig (surname)
Senin, 2025-12-08 13:33:12

Vig is an Indian (Punjab): Hindu Kshatriya and Sikh surname. Vig is derived from the Sanskrit word Vijñāna. Vijñāna (Sanskrit: विज्ञान) or viññāṇa (Pali:...

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Punjabi Muslims
Kamis, 2026-05-14 01:53:12

remained independent from Sikh regime. With Ranjit Singh's death in 1839, Sikh power declined. After suffering defeat in the Anglo-Sikh wars, their territory...

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Dharam Singh (Sikhism)
Minggu, 2026-06-07 12:50:03

reincarnation of Bhagat Dhanna in early Sikh literature. Fenech, Louis E. (2021). The Cherished Five in Sikh History. Oxford University Press. p. 45....

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Indian harmonium
Rabu, 2026-06-03 20:38:50

temples and in public. The Indian harmonium is still widely used today by Sikhs, Hindus, Muslims and Buddhists for devotional genres like qawwali, ghazal...

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Anandpur Sahib Resolution
Senin, 2026-03-16 23:28:27

Sahib Resolution was a statement with a list of demands made by a Punjabi Sikh political party, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), in 1973. It was first presented...

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Parkash Singh Badal
Senin, 2026-06-08 12:13:52

Singh Badal (8 December 1927 – 25 April 2023) was an Indian politician and Sikh rights advocate who served as the 8th Chief Minister of Punjab from 1970...

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The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism
Minggu, 2026-05-24 06:40:48

The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism is a four-volume encyclopedia on Sikhism published by Punjabi University, Patiala. It was edited by Harbans Singh of the Guru...

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Kaur
Selasa, 2026-05-19 11:35:18

as Kour, is a surname or a part of a personal name primarily used by the Sikh and some Hindu women of the Punjab region. It is also sometimes translated...

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Indian Americans
Selasa, 2026-06-02 20:28:29

organisations like World Sikh Organisation (WSO), Sikh Riders of America, SikhNet, Sikh Coalition, SALDEF, United Sikhs, National Sikh Campaign continue to...

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Economy of Punjab, India
Selasa, 2026-05-19 09:53:57

conduct commerce. Under Sikh rule, the Nanakshahi rupee (issued by the Sikhs and named after Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism) was the predominant currency...

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Akali Santa Singh
Kamis, 2026-04-02 11:14:29

Pashaura Singh (1928–2008) also known as Santa Singh or to Nihang Sikhs as Jathedar Akali Baba Santa Singh Ji Nihang 96 Crori was the 13th Jathedar of...

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45th Rattray's Sikhs
Kamis, 2024-05-23 06:25:09

The 45th Rattray's Sikhs was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. They could trace their origins to the 1st Bengal Military Police Battalion...

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Yogi Bhajan
Jumat, 2026-04-24 01:03:30

raised in the Sikh tradition and young Harbhajan was educated in a Catholic school run by nuns. Singh learned the fundamentals of Sikhism from his paternal...

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Twice-migration
Senin, 2026-05-11 03:24:25

Swarn Singh (2016). "9. Sikhs in China: Sikh Migration of Great Historical Interest". Sikhs in Asia Pacific: Travels Among the Sikh Diaspora from Yangon...

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Gurcharan Singh Tohra
Sabtu, 2026-06-06 12:42:17

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), a Sikh body in charge of controlling Gurdwara (Sikh places of worship). He died of a heart attack in New...

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G. S. Sohan Singh
Sabtu, 2026-05-16 06:53:10

who specialized as an oil-colourist. He was an influential Sikh artist who developed the Sikh school of oil-paintings, realism, and block-making. Sohan...

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Birbal Dhar
Selasa, 2026-01-20 07:03:16

and noble in the early 19th century who led a deputation which persuaded Sikh ruler Maharaja Ranjit Singh to invade Kashmir Valley in 1819, effectively...

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Zakariya Khan Bahadur
Minggu, 2026-05-24 23:12:39

continued and extended his father's policy of severe persecution of Sikhs, and thousands of Sikhs were killed during his period and post his death, especially...

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Siege of Multan
Rabu, 2025-10-22 18:49:21

part of the Afghan–Sikh Wars Siege of Multan (1810), Sikh capture of Multan, part of the Afghan–Sikh Wars Siege of Multan (1818), Sikh capture of Multan...

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1984, When the Sun Didn't Rise
Minggu, 2026-03-08 09:51:50

Colony. This colony provides a home to the widows of Sikh men who lost their lives during the 1984 Sikh Genocide. The film received several awards nationally...

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Suraj Mal (Sikhism)
Rabu, 2026-04-29 03:57:48

persecution of the Sikhs during December 1705 – October 1707, with Anandpur and Kiratpur being deserted by the Sikhs. This family were the first Sikhs to return...

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