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Capitaine Haddock

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“We listen to views that make us feel good, instead of ideas that make us think hard.” This cognitive laziness is exploited by politicians, market forces, and media. When people engage in cognitive laziness, they are more likely to accept misinformation as truth.

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Photo of Sikh Physicist Narinder Singh Kapany getting married in 1954 in the UK. A notable aspect of this picture is that a lady from the family is presiding over the Sikh Anand Karaj. Additionally, the simplicity of the marriage reflects the principle of ਮਨ ਨੀਵਾਂ ਮੱਤ ਉੱਚੀ

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Lohri is a festival of Punjab remembering Dulla Bhatti, a celebrated hero in Punjab's folklore. Rai Abdullah Khan Bhatti popularly known as Dullah Bhatti is celebrated for defending the honor of two Brahmin girls, Sundri and Mundri, against a Mughal feudal lord's desires. His

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Curious Case of Erasing History: 1/5th of the British army in World War One was actually of Punjab region(Pre Partition Punjab) but you’ll never learn that in a history lesson. Up to 75000 Sikh Soldiers died but in the movie 1917(2019) only one Sikh soldier was shown.

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If the Indian Subcontinent had embraced a true federal republic structure, with power decentralized in a manner that respected regional cultures, and had avoided partition, the map might have looked like this.

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The Great Drum of the Darbar Sahib, Amritsar, Punjab - 1889: Nihangs alongside Brahmins can be seen with the drum. Researching into the presence of Brahmins in the Golden Temple prior to the 1900s suggests that Brahmins were honored with tributes in the Golden Temple since the

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Its time to bring back the GOAT Bapu Ji "Modi ko toh Mukkiyan naal kuteygaa jaake" 😂😂 #FarmersProtest2

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@arya_amsha Arjan Vailee was a Sikh.

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In June 1984, Sikh soldiers in the Indian army faced a moral dilemma. News of Operation Blue Star attacking Darbar Sahib prompted many to desert their posts, rushing to defend their faith's holiest site. Their story remains largely untold.

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Who was the Arjun Vailey and was he a Sikh? ਅਰਜਨ ਵੈਲੀ ਕੌਣ ਸੀ Arjan Singh was born in Virk tribe around 1876 in Rurka village , Ludhiana district. A tall young man of six and a half feet, he was known for his independence and often seen with Gandasa in hand.

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Photo of a young Sikh soldier of the Indian National Army in Germany during WWII. His youthful gaze, barely out of boyhood, contrasts with the soldier's uniform.

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How times have changed. The 1970s edition of India Today Magazine depicted Punjab as " Island of Prosperity". The main photograph features a Sikh family, on and around a red tractor.

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In the tragic events around Battle of Chamkaur, Guru Gobind Singh Ji lost his four sons and mother while battling Hindu Raja Bhim Chand. Hindu Kings allied with Mughals, resented the formation of the Khalsa, particularly its inclusion of Shudras and other lower castes, leading to

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A Sikh man busy destroying rich cultural heritage to replace it with "beautiful white marble" 😀. The absence of heritage predisposes younger generations to religious agendas and fictitious narratives.

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"Let them come. We will give them battle". Defiant Sikhs prepared for combat ahead of the Indian Army's assault on the Golden Temple during Operation Blue Star in the first week of June 1984.

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For those who grew up in a 'pind' (village) or frequently stayed there, the sound of the diesel engine for tubewell irrigation was a therapeutic experience. In the hot summers, when there was sometimes no electricity, this was how we quickly made our personal swimming pool

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Sikhi does not need Sanatan; rather, Sanatan desperately needs Sikhi. If it were founded on truth, it would have approached Sikhs honorably. Instead,they choose to attack Sikhs behind our backs.Sikhi is rich with proven accounts of humanity & fiercely defending our turfs.

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Kashmiri pandits meeting with Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib. In the month of Jeth,25 May 1675 AD a 16 member deputation of Kashmiri Pandita came to Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib. This pivotal date is recorded in 'Bhat Vahi Talauda Pargana Jind', corroborated by 'Guru Ki Sakhian' by Sarup

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The Jat Rajput rivalry, once prominent in Punjab and now observed in Haryana and Rajasthan, is strikingly portrayed by Giani Sher Singh in 'Pracheen Panth Prakash'. He describes a scene where Ranghar Rajputs taunt Jat Sikhs 'Tum ho Jat, Hum Hain Rajput' during sack of Morinda.

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Have you heard about the real Dara Singh? Sikh Wrestler Dara Singh Sandhu also called Dara Singh Dulchipuria was a pro wrestler and wrestled AWA wrestling legend Billy Robinson. He was 6ft9 inches tall. He killed 3 men with bare hands as revenge for murder of his brother.

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In a way, the Agniveer scheme will be a blessing in disguise. Sikhs will stop being foot soldiers and will be forced to seek alternative careers.

Akashdeep Thind

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#Sikh Regiment led by Major Sarbhjeet Singh. Major Singh hails from the #Punjab 's Amritsar. Motto:- "Nische kar apni Jeet karon" #26january #RepublicDay2024

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General Mohan Singh Ghuman Ugoke, the founder of the Indian National Army, aimed to free India from British rule.

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Canada has the highest Sikh population percentage globally at 2.2%. Before the partition of India, the region that is now Pakistan was home to 25% of the world's Sikh population, with the rest primarily in India. Today, Pakistan has a markedly smaller Sikh community, a direct

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Sikh women significantly contributed to India's independence movement, notably through their involvement in the Indian National Army's Rani Jhansi Regiment. Among these brave women was Harbans Kaur Brar from Shri Muktsar Sahib. Born in Tunji, Burma, on December 28, 1926, to

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Once upon a time in Punjab - Jat peasant had a turban on his head. He was more humble than arrogant. - His tractor had ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਤੇਰੀ ਓਟ Waheguru Teri Oat - The Punjaban had a Phulkari embroidered chola and would not shy away sitting on mudguard of the tractor.

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The Khalsa Armoury at Lahore Fort, 19th Century, from Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Sikh Empire, Punjab. The French Napoleonic era armor is displayed on the left and right of the corridor.

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Lest We Forget: The true sons of the soil and freedom fighters. The Randhawa brothers, simple peasants dedicated to defending Sikhi, stood against the British and the planted Masands in Gurudwaras. The Randhawa brothers after being hanged to death by the British

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Painting of the Nobles of the Khalsa Empire (from left to right): Maharaja Sher Singh, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Hari Singh Nalwa, Akali Phoola Singh, and Faqir Aziz ud-Din. Faqir Aziz ud-Din, a Muslim, served as the Foreign Minister at the court of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

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The Khalsa welcomes everyone with fearlessness and mindset for righteousness and humanity. American Nihang relishing the vibrancy of Khalsa spirit at none other than the birthplace of Khalsa, Anandpur Sahib Punjab during Hola Mohalla.

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Listen to this kisaan union member from Madhya Pradesh, originally from Bihar, in this video as he counters the claims that the demand for MSP is solely coming from farmers in Punjab and Haryana. He alleges that farmers are being threatened and silenced to prevent them from

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Photo of a Dhillon Jat family near Lahore in the 1940s, courtesy of Baljit Kaur Dhillon, who currently resides in Los Altos Hills, California. Following the partition of India, her family relocated from Lahore to the city of Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan, India. She reminisced

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A Hukamnama issued by Guru Gobind Singh Ji on 2 Aug. 1696 to Rama and Tirloka Sidhu to send weapons, men in the service of the Guru. Later, both of them went on to assist Banda Bahadur in the mission assigned to him by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Rama was the father of Baba Ala Singh

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We all know Maharaja Ranjit Singh for his military prowess, but did you know he was also a great patron of art? Under his support, the Sikh School of Art was established and flourished. Mohrakashi, a fresco tradition indigenous to Punjab, gained prominence during his reign in

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Famous Fighters: The Sikhs Valiant, 1st Dec 1963

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In 1675, Kashmiri Pandits, pushed to the brink by Mughal Governor Iftikhar Khan's religious fanaticism, arrived at Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's court in Anandpur. This chronicled in 'Gurbilas Padshahi Dasvi' (1751) by Bhai Koer Singh, written in Braj poetry & Gurmukhi.

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The commanding presence of Risaldar Man Singh, a Waraich Jat of Hodson's Horse, Punjab Irregular Cavalry, is captured in a photograph taken at the Mermaid Gate, Lucknow. In 1822, at the age of 25, he joined the cavalry of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. He took part in the battles of

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Before farmers consider a new profession, you should look for something that does not involve holding Modi’s balls.

Avinder Singh Kapoor

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If farmers find the profession not lucrative enough they should choose another profession. They pay no taxes. Most inputs are subsidised. They take loans and spend it on lavish marriages or spend it trying to send their kin abroad. Push Khalistani agenda. Holding India to ransom.

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Photo of Sikh POWs liberated from the Third Reich German Camp Dillingen in Germany by the US Army on March 28, 1945.

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A lesser-known detail about Baba Buddha Ji is that he remarkably outlived six Sikh Gurus and was the architect of Shastravidia within Sikhi. Born as Bura Randhawa in the village of Kathu Nangal, Amritsar, in 1506, he was instrumental in the development of this martial tradition.

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The 10th Sikh Guru Gobind Singh Ji wrote `Zafarnama` in 1705 to Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb for his weakness as a human being and for excesses as a leader. Guru Gobind Singh Ji wrote Zafarnama in Village Dina of the Dina Kangar area of Bathinda-Moga, Punjab.

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A Khalsa Soldier of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Sikh Empire sets off with high spirits, armed and resolute, after reciting 'Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji ki Fateh', ready to defend the empire against the British

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It should be mandatory for schools in Punjab to teach Sikh history. Currently, Sikh history is mentioned on only one page in school history books. There should be no imposition of inauthentic Maratha history in North India.

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Sikh hockey players who represented Kenya in Olympics from 1957 to 1988. Thousands of Sikhs settled in Kenya as professionals and skilled workers.

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Sikhi is India's crown jewel, aims to erase all societal divisions, embodying traditions of human equality and martial valor. It's a cause worth defending with all our might, a glorious path to honor our ancestors' sacrifices in pursuit of a world free from inequality.

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An artistic depiction of the 10th Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, blessing his eldest son, Sahibzada Ajit Singh, as he departs from the fortress to engage in the Battle of Chamkaur. Sahibzada Ajit Singh ultimately met his heroic end in this battle.

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Map Highlighting Banda Singh Bahadur's Creation of the First Sikh Sovereign State in Northern India The map also showcases the presence of various groups such as the Jats, Marathas, Rajputs and Pashtuns alongside the emerging Sikh state established by Banda Singh Bahadur in

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Indian soldiers, one armed with a bazooka, on the lookout for Sikh soldiers who had deserted in New Delhi after Operation Blue Star in 1984. The use of heavy weaponry against their fellow compatriots underscores the crisis's severity and raises questions about the line between

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Nothing quite compares to the early morning wake-up calls from Gurudwara Bhaiji in a village. This is how I would sometimes leave the village to go to the city. ਪਿੰਡ ਦੀ ਸਵੇਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਖਾਸ ਕਿਸਮ ਦੀ ਸਾਦਗੀ ਅਤੇ ਸੁਕੂਨ ਹੈ, ਜੋ ਸ਼ਹਿਰ ਦੇ ਭੀੜ-ਭੜੱਕੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਨਹੀਂ ਮਿਲਦਾ।

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A rare image of the Golden Temple Complex in Amritsar during Operation Bluestar in June 1984. When you visit Darbar Sahib today, it's so peaceful and beautiful, it's hard to imagine the horror experienced by the Sikh sangat on that day.

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The Sikh Empire at the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1839, as depicted on the map created by cartographer John Walker and published in 1846.

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Those who forget the contributions of the true Sikh Badshah, Guru Gobind Singh Ji are ungrateful. Hakim Allah Yaar Khan Jogi, an unbiased Muslim poet, once wrote about the Guru: Nah Karoon Ab Kee, Nah Karoon Baat Tab Kee, Gar Na Hotey Guru Gobind Singh, Sunat Hoti Sab Kee.

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"Chad Nihang Singh". He is a true descendant of "Steppe" hordes that entered North India. Observe his facial contours eyes and the overall stoicness that is missing from modern men.

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Contemporary photographs of ਅਕਾਲੀ (Akali) or ਨਿਹੰਗ (Nihang) Sikhs by Mark Hartman

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Sikh Military man tying his turban while stationed in Holland during WW2.

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Rare pic: Captain Mohan Singh & Japanese Major Fujiwara Iwaichi meeting INA veterans in early 1970s.Major Iwaichi was head of intelligence wing of Imperial Japanese Army that helped establish Indian National Army.Mohan Singh was founder of INA & helped Sikh army veterans join

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Maharaja Duleep Singh, son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Maharani Jind Kaur, had a strong desire for his Sikh roots, eager to leave behind the Christian identity the British had enforced on him. When he expressed his intentions to Queen Victoria, with whom he shared a unique and

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On January 14, 1841, Maharaja Sher Singh boldly marched on Lahore with his troops, determined to claim the throne from Chand Kaur. His "panchas," the influential deputies of the Khalsa, supported him, believing Chand Kaur had sought British aid to maintain power by offering them

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14th Sikhs at Chitral Fort in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 1895. The 14th Sikhs was an Indian Infantry regiment composed solely of Sikhs, renowned for their famous charge at Gully Ravine, Gallipoli in 1915.

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People who call Sikhs slurs “langarjeets” are the worst of humanity. Imagine hating someone who helps feed the poor and the helpless. Sikhs should never be discouraged to feed the needy because someone calls them a slur.

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Lieutenant Sant Singh, a key Sikh soldier in the Indian Legion, served in the reformed 369th (Croatian) Infantry Division after the Battle of Stalingrad and was among the 12 officers promoted in 1943. He was also a fluent German speaker.

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The highest form of wealth is waking up each morning and saying, 'I can do whatever I want today.' ਜੰਡ - Jand ਜੰਡ ਆਲੇ ਖੇਤ

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Heer's betrayal beautifully sung by Kuldeep Manak. There was no comparison to his unique, high-pitched, strong voice, which was instantly recognizable.

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Hindu Samrat? He established the Khalsa Empire.

THE JAT ASSOCIATION

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आज भी काबुल चिल्ला रहा है ॥ बंद करो दरवाज़े महाराजा रणजीत सिंह जाट आ रहा है ॥ हिंदू हृदय सम्राट ॥ शेर ए पंजाब नाम से विख्यात महाराजा रणजीत सिंह की जयंती पर उन्हें ॥ जाट एसोसीएशन और देश भर के हिंदुत्ववादियों की तरफ़ से सादर प्रणाम ॥

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In an effort to portray Sikhi negatively, you have highlighted your ignorance. Did you also share with your followers Bhagat Namdev’s views on Hindus? He said, ‘ਹਿੰਦੂ ਅੰਨ੍ਰਾ ਤੁਰਕੂ ਕਾਣਾ’ - ‘Hindu Anna Turk Kaana’ meaning ‘Rituals Hindus follow are acts of ignorance.’

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Today we celebrate birth anniversary of the greatest devotee of Lord Vitthal, Shri Namdev ji (born 1270). 🙏🏻🕉️ Although Namdev Ji died way before the creation of Sikhism, do you know that a fake painting of Namdev Ji has been created to portray him as a Sikh ? #punfact

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A young Sikh boy gazes into the camera as he sits on a horse at his village in rural Malwa, Punjab 1990s

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What’s stopping you Sikhs? Sikhs have a robust foundation: Life and morals from Guru Granth Sahib, Khalsa's unique identity for justice by Guru Gobind Ji, Miri Piri's blend of power and spirituality by Guru Hargobind Sahib, a history rich in sacrifices. Sardar Jassa Singh

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Alexander Gardener, the American Colonel of Sikh Army. He was instrumental in defending the Lahore Fort, reportedly taking lives of 300 people single handedly during the siege. He would dress like a Nihang Warrior and lived his last days in India, passing away in 1877.

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The greatest deception during the Sanskritization of various tribes of North India was the creation of fictitious genealogies, which positioned everyone as descendants of Suryavanshi or Chandravanshi, mythical Rajput lineages. Notably, 'Rajput' isn't a tribe but a title for those

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Heroic Sikh Nihang defending his faith and his people in the Battle of Aliwal during the First Anglo-Sikh War, where Sikh warriors, including the traditional Nihang, fought against British East India Company (EIC). The battle commenced on January 28, 1846 with an artillery duel,

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This tweet was about beauty of Sikh religion and not about any caste tribe. Many Hindus have replied that Sikhs should marry like Hindus around Agni. Another one said this is Khatri. Another one try to bring Jat. All these coming from non Sikhs and yet they want us to believe

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Photo of Sikh Physicist Narinder Singh Kapany getting married in 1954 in the UK. A notable aspect of this picture is that a lady from the family is presiding over the Sikh Anand Karaj. Additionally, the simplicity of the marriage reflects the principle of ਮਨ ਨੀਵਾਂ ਮੱਤ ਉੱਚੀ

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Harimandir Sahib(Golden Temple), along with its sarovar (sacred lake) and clocktower, were notable landmarks in Amritsar, Punjab, India, in 1907. The Gothic clock tower, commissioned in 1862 and completed in 1874, was designed by John Gordon, the Municipal Chief Engineer of

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Pre-Partition Punjab made significant contributions to the World Wars, a story often overlooked in Western narratives and frequently reduced to the singular image of a lone Sikh or Punjabi soldier in Western films. The high WWII recruitment rates in Punjab are often discussed,

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'Hindu priest garlanding the flags of the British 35th Bengal Light Infantry.' Circa 1840s, Afghanistan, Kabul. Artist unknown. Source: The British Library.

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Punjab's presence in India's startup scene is notably non existent. This situation is likely to exacerbate the already high levels of unemployment and migration. A concerted effort is needed to foster innovation beyond agriculture.

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The Doabs of Punjab: The word "DOAB" (ਦੁਆਬ) is a Persian term where 'Do' means two and 'Ab' means water. A doab is the land between two rivers. Each tract of land lying between the confluent rivers of Punjab has a distinct name, said to have been coined by Mughal Emperor Akbar.

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Guru Hargobind, the Sixth Guru of the Sikhs, brought Jatts from the Malwa region of Punjab into the Sikh fold to establish the military lines. The Brars, Sidhus, and Gills of Moga, Kotkapura, and the surrounding areas were the first to fight wars against the Mughals.

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1969, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand: Responding to the Government of India's call, Sikh farmer & part-time Granthi Raam Singh Ji, with his bhujangi Pritpal Singh, heroically hunted down a notorious maneater tiger, along with 4 other maneaters, safeguarding the community.

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Eyewitness accounts of the practices of Sikhs, in comparison to other religions as witnessed in 1790, state that Guru Nanak stripped the religion of Brahma of its mythology. The Sikhs adore God alone, without image or intermediation. Although they venerate the memory of their

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Peshawar was the most coveted Afghan city, won & annexed by the Sikhs into the Kingdom of Punjab through great sacrifices in wars with the Afghans. This included the heroic efforts of its two most renowned generals, Akali Phoola Singh & Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa, who laid down

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There was a time when this was a regular feature in Punjab villages, at least in Puadh. Then came the Green Revolution, and people became fixated on collecting materialistic `toys`.

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Bharat Kesari Umesh Chaudhary with Ankit Chaudhary, from Mathura (Braj, Uttar Pradesh).

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The British feared the Jat Sikh and Jat would conspire to overthrow British and so never placed them in same battalion . I believe the Indian Government shared these fears and not only maintained this policy but also promoted infighting based on religious/linguistic differences,

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Sikh Nihangs with the British Army's Punjab Regiments in Afghanistan, 1879. Known for bravery, these soldiers participated in key Afghan War engagements, also serving as spiritual figures. Distinguished by their kirpans, they symbolized martial tradition and faith.

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Guru Nanak's view from the inception of Sikhi in 1500 A.D. was that God is the only true king, and all earthly kings are more or less false and usurpers. In other words, as a system of Swaraj, Sikhi placed its faith and efforts in the institutions of civil society. This should

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Master Tara Singh is often hailed as a hero among Sikhs, yet his actions leading up to the partition of India stand in stark contrast to the respect he receives within the community. In 1941, the Kukas committed sacrilege against the Guru Granth Sahib in Ludhiana. Fearing

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Sham Singh Attariwaala - Majha Da Jarnail. In the Battle of Sabraon in 1845, Sham Singh chose not to abandon the battlefield, unlike Lal Singh and Tej Singh. He led the depleted Khalsa force, raising the Jaikara war cry, and valiantly fell while fighting the British.

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Did you know? The vintage issue 526 of DER LANDSER magazine features the Sikhs of the Indian Legion on its cover, showcasing a lesser-known WWII narrative. Inside, their stories and deployment are vividly recounted in a documentary report.

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If you or your family face tough times, try to picture the Singh below: away from home, future unknown, but in ‘Chardi Kala’. Smiling against odds. This is Word War 1 in 1915 not some jingoistic parade. He is my icon.

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Akali Phula Singh, whose original name was Nihang Singh and was renamed to Phula after Khalsa initiation, was a bold Akal Takht Jathedar who twice summoned Maharaja Ranjit Singh for his misdemeanors. He also served as a general in the Khalsa Army and led the Budha Dal.

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It amazes me how Sikhs showed stoicism in distant wars, accepting death as a part of their soldierly duty. During the First World War, Jemadar Indar Singh, a Sikh cavalryman, writing from France in 1915, exemplified this spirit in a letter to Chattar Singh, Ludhiana, Punjab.

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Coincidentally, the region of India with the highest lactose tolerance (Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Western UP) also coincides with the highest Steppe ancestry (early Indo-Europeans). This lends credence to the idea that certain tribes had local focal points in this region(orange

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The ability to digest lactose--lactase persistence--quite literally fuelled the most violent and important population expansion in human history. On a diet of dairy products, the early Indo-Europeans spread from Scandinavia in the west to the Altai mountains in the east.

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Commemorative Coins : Sikh Khalsa Raj 1801-1849 Khalsa Raj Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Punjab, Gold coin minted in UK by Sikh Sangat. ਯਾਦਗਾਰੀ ਸਿੱਕੇ

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Sikhs deserve to put Nishan Sahib on Ram Janmabhoomi. Don't start crying, like last time Sikhs did on Red Fort during Farmers Protest. "Khalistani" is not an insult to Sikhs,it means "citizens of land of the pure". Y'all just praising Sikhs. Y'all dumb, we dont argue with dumb.

ANI Digital

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"Ram Janmabhoomi andolan was started by Sikhs": Rajnath Singh Read @ANI Story | #RamJanmabhoomi #Sikhs #RajnathSingh

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ਫੱਕਰ ਦਰਵੇਸ਼ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਚੜਦੀ ਕਲਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਮੇਸ਼। Saint soldiers always in a state of ਚੜ੍ਹਦੀ ਕਲਾ "Chardi Kala" a mental state of eternal resilience, optimism.

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There is something magnetic about Sikh soldiers.. they epitomize Valor, Courage & Sacrifice. M3 Stuart tank of the 7th Light Cavalry after taking Rangoon in Operation Dracula (Rangoon Road), 1945

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Punjabis/Sikhs find themselves in a peculiar dichotomy. On one hand, there is concern over the declining number of ethnic Punjabis in Punjab and their replacement by individuals from Bihar, who, in some instances, are converting to Sikhi. It should be noted many Punjabis helped

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ਪੰਜਾਬ ਚੋਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਮੁੱਕ ਰਹੇ

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Story about a forgotten Sikh Commander: Kumedan Mihan Singh. Mihan Singh was born to a Sikh Khatri family related to Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa . He joined the Sukarchakia Misl and rose to the rank of Commander (Kumedan ਕੁਮੇਦਾਨ in Punjabi) in the Sikh army.

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Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab is depicted with his sons and grandson in Lahore Fort in this important painting. Ustad Imam Bakhsh Lahori's painting captures this moment, showing the Maharaja on his golden throne.

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Akali Phula Singh Shaheed

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Baba Khem Singh Bedi, one of the founders of the Singh Sabha movement, was born on February 21, 1832, in Kallar, a small town in the Rawalpindi district, now in Pakistan. He was a direct descendant, in the thirteenth generation, of Guru Nanak.

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Guru Gobind Singh Ji, on route to Deccan, halted at Pushkar. Asked by the head Brahmin about identity of ‘keshadhari’ companions, neither Hindu nor Muslim in appearance, GuruJi replied: ‘ਸੁਨਿ ਕਰਿ ਗੁਰ ਫੁਰਮਾਵਨਿ ਕੀਆ । ਭਯੋ ਖ਼ਾਲਸਾ ਜਗ ਮਹਿਂ ਤੀਆ ।’ Indicating Khalsa is distinct 3rd Panth

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Bhai Nand Lal, the 17th-century poet laureate of the Tenth Guru, penned Persian verses in his court. A moving excerpt lauds Guru Gobind Singh: "He is the soul in every body, the light in every eye - Guru Gobind Singh's spirit and radiance illuminate all." A single line

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The Last Emperor of Sikh Empire Maharaja Duleep Singh is featured in Frith's painting of the wedding of prince of Wales in 1863. The painting portrays Maharajah as strikingly handsome but maintaining a stoic demeanor & lone Asian figure in both the wedding scene and the artwork.

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