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Empire on the Indian subcontinent, 1799–1849
The Sikh Empire was a regional power based in the Punjab region of South Asia. It existed from 1799, when maharaja Ranjit Singh captured Lahore, to 1849
Sikh_Empire
Sikh Maharaja from 1801 to 1839
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 leader
Ranjit_Singh
Flag representing the Sikh people
known simply as Niśān or as the Sikh flag, is used to represent the Sikh people worldwide. Gurdwaras and other Sikh religious spaces are usually marked
Nishan_Sahib
the Sikh Empire in 1799 is commonly considered the zenith of Sikhism in the political sphere, during its existence (from 1799 to 1849) the Sikh Empire came
History_of_Sikhism
Ethnic group of the Indian subcontinent
Punjabi Sikhs are an ethnoreligious group of Punjabis who adhere to Sikhism. The global Sikh population is primarily composed of Punjabis. Punjabi Sikhs primarily
Punjabi_Sikhs
1848–49 conflict between the British and Sikh empires
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
Second_Anglo-Sikh_War
Style of architecture
Sikh architecture is a distinctive style of architecture that developed under the Sikh Confederacy and later flourished during the Sikh Empire in the 18th
Sikh_architecture
Sikh military confederation (1748–1799)
continued Sikh resistance to the Mughal Empire until his defeat at the Battle of Gurdas Nangal. After the death of Banda Singh, the Sikhs were left without
Sikh_Confederacy
Military unit
known as Khalsaji, or simply Sikh Army, was the military force of the Sikh Empire. With its roots in the Khalsa founded by Guru Gobind Singh, the army
Sikh_Khalsa_Army
Political entity ruled by Sikhs
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
Sikh_state
Religious group
Punjab Sikhism in Jammu and Kashmir Ganga Sagar (urn) Jat Sikh Sikh diaspora Sikh Empire List of British Sikhs Mazhabi Sikh Sects of Sikhism Sikhism by country
Sikhs
Since the 18th century
various Sikh states have been discovered, namely Banda's short-lived state, the misls of the Sikh Confederacy, the Sikh Empire, and coins from the Sikh polities
Sikh_coinage
Sikh military confederation during the 18th century in Punjab
Rajput (Hindu) kings on Guru Hargobind's orders. Sikhism did not have any further issues with the Mughal Empire until the death of Jahangir in 1627. His successor
Dal_Khalsa_(Sikh_army)
Sikh migration from historical homeland
begun after the fall of the Sikh Empire in 1849 and the empire's subsequent annexation into British India. The onset of the Sikh diaspora is represented by
Sikh_diaspora
Religion originating in Punjab, India
for Sikh government or stable succession, and the Sikh Empire rapidly declined after his death. Factions divided the Sikhs, and led to Anglo-Sikh wars
Sikhism
Maharaja of Punjab, Kashmir and Jammu
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
Duleep_Singh
The Sikh Empire of the northwestern Indian subcontinent employed many foreigners, mostly Europeans and some Americans, in its administration and military
Foreign officials of the Sikh Empire
Foreign_officials_of_the_Sikh_Empire
1845–1846 conflict between the British and Sikh empires
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
First_Anglo-Sikh_War
1809 conflict in South Asia
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
Nepal–Sikh_war
Topics referred to by the same term
Sultanate (1206–1526) Vijayanagara Empire (1336–1646) Mughal Empire (1526–1857) Maratha Empire (1674–1818) Sikh Empire (1799–1849) Company Raj (1757–1858)
Indian_Empire
1748–1837 wars between the Afghan and Sikh empires
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 (and
Afghan–Sikh_Wars
The Sikh Empire (1799 – 1849 CE) was established by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Throughout its history, it fought various adversaries including the Durrani
List of battles involving the Sikh Empire
List_of_battles_involving_the_Sikh_Empire
Dynasty of north-west India
subcontinent. It arose in circa 850 and in 1812, Jammu was annexed by the Sikh Empire. In around the year 850, the Dogras came to power in Jammu, being established
Deva_dynasty_of_Jammu
Infantry regiment of the Indian Army
before the partial annexation of the Sikh Empire on 1 August 1846, by the British East India Company. Currently, the Sikh Regimental Centre is located in Ramgarh
Sikh_Regiment
Ethnoreligious subgroup on the Indian subcontinent
Jat Sikh or Jatt Sikh (Punjabi: ਜੱਟ ਸਿੱਖ, pronounced [d͡ʒəʈːə̆ sɪkːʰə̆]) is an ethnoreligious group, a subgroup of the Jat people whose traditional religion
Jat_Sikh
Topics referred to by the same term
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
Anglo-Sikh_war
General of the Sikh Empire (1784–1841)
Rajput ruler, Gulab Singh, who served as the Raja of Jammu under the Sikh Empire. He was born in the Chandel Rajput family in the princely state of Kahlur
Zorawar_Singh_(Dogra_general)
Sikh separatist movement in the Punjab region
unified into the Sikh Empire by Maharajah Ranjit Singh from 1799 to 1849. At the end of the Second Anglo-Sikh War in 1849, the Sikh Empire was dissolved
Khalistan_movement
1841–1842 war between the Dogra State of Jammu and Tibet
called the Sino–Sikh war, was fought from May 1841 to August 1842 between the Dogra-led Kingdom of Jammu, a federal subject of the Sikh Empire, and Tibet,
Dogra–Tibetan_war
religious group. The majority of the nation's Sikhs live in the northern state of Punjab, which is the only Sikh-majority administrative division in the world
Sikhism_in_India
teaching of the Sikhism's founder Guru Nanak during his trip to Kabul around 1520. The second stream derive from the later Sikh Empire as it pushed westward
Sikhism_in_Afghanistan
Geographical region in South Asia
by the British Empire. The Sikh Empire ruled the Punjab until the British annexed it in 1849 following the First and Second Anglo-Sikh Wars. Most of the
Punjab
Afghan state from 1747-1823 and 1839-1843
crumble by this time, and lost Peshawar, Multan, and Kashmir to the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century. The dynasty continued in Afghanistan for generations
Durrani_Empire
Maharaja of the Sikh Empire from 1839 to 1840
Singh (11 February 1821 – 5 November 1840) was the third maharaja of the Sikh Empire, ruling from 1839 until his death in 1840. He was the only son of Maharaja
Nau_Nihal_Singh
Sikh community and special group
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
Khalsa
List of banned practices in Sikhism
Adherents of Sikhism follow a number of prohibitions. These are not religious mandates as Sikhism suggests, not prohibits, but rather are mandates by social
Prohibitions_in_Sikhism
Sikh symbol depicting Deg Tegh Fateh doctrine
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
Khanda_(Sikh_symbol)
Historical princely state in India
which he managed to retain with the help of a small force sent from the Sikh Empire by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.[citation needed] In this despair, the Sansar
Kangra_State
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
Descendants_of_the_Sikh_gurus
Sikh community kitchen
In Sikhism, a langar (Punjabi: ਲੰਗਰ, pronunciation: [lʌŋɾ], 'kitchen') is the community kitchen of a gurdwara, which serves meals to all free of charge
Langar_(Sikhism)
Maharani of the Sikh Empire
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
Jind_Kaur
Maharaja of the Sikh Empire in 1839
(22 February 1801 – 5 November 1840) was the second maharaja of the Sikh Empire, ruling from June 1839 until his dethronement and imprisonment in October
Kharak_Singh
Maharaja of the Sikh Empire from 1841 to 1843
was the fourth Maharaja of the Sikh Empire. He was elder of the twins of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, founder of the Sikh Empire and Maharani Mehtab Kaur. His
Sher_Singh
Martial art from the Punjab region
known as Khutka, 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
Gatka
into the Sikh Empire but the idea was again turned down as the time was not "opportune" as per Ranjit Singh. According to Inderjeet Singh, the Sikh monarch
Sikhism_in_China
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
Martyrdom_in_Sikhism
Sikh prince
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 from
Tara_Singh_(Sikh_prince)
Group of states in northwestern India
The Maratha-Sikh treaty on 10 May 1785 made the small Cis-Sutlej states, autonomous protectorate of the Scindia Dynasty of the Maratha Empire, as Mahadji
Cis-Sutlej_states
Precolonial Indian chieftaincy
against Kangra State. In 1809, Jaswan became a tributary of the Sikhs. In 1815, the Sikh Empire annexed Jaswan State and Umed Singh was reduced to a jagir
Jaswan
Wells or reservoirs built as part of the temple complex near Indian temples
are: Amritsar, Bibeksar, Ramsar, Kaulsar, and Santokhsar. Sarovar at the Sikh Harmandir Sahib, the "Golden Temple" at Amritsar, Punjab A temple tank at
Temple_tank
Spiritual leaders of Sikhism
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
Sikh_gurus
Place of worship in Sikhism
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
Gurdwara
Family of Shergill sadars
District, Punjab. The Majithias were a prominent family in the court of the Sikh Empire, serving as administrators and military generals. Some members of the
Majithia_family
Component of the military of British India
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
Sikhs in the British Indian Army
Sikhs_in_the_British_Indian_Army
General of the Sikh Empire (1791–1837)
– 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
Hari_Singh_Nalwa
Celebrations in Sikhism
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
List_of_Sikh_festivals
centuries, the Sikh community had become a major political power in Punjab, with Sikh leader maharaja Ranjit Singh founding the Sikh Empire which had its
Sikhism_in_Pakistan
First Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir from 1846 to 1856
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
Gulab_Singh
Hindu dynasty of Jammu and Kashmir (1846–1952)
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 the
Dogra_dynasty
through the service of Sikhs in the military and police forces of the British Empire. There are about 12,000–15,000 practising Sikhs in Singapore, most of
Sikhism_in_Singapore
Sufi shrine in Pakpattan, Pakistan
addition to its function as a Muslim shrine. Maharaja Ranjit Singh of the Sikh Empire captured the shrine in 1810. He later visited the shrine, and pledged
Shrine_of_Baba_Farid
The relationship of Sikhism with the caste system is a complex and controversial topic in the modern-period. Although the discriminatory practices derived
Sikhism_and_caste
Infantry regiment of the Indian Army
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
Sikh_Light_Infantry
Sovereign state of the Sikh Confederacy (1748–1801)
all the misls and established an independent Sikh Empire. The ruling-family of the misl were of a Jat Sikh background. The name Sukerchakia is derived
Sukerchakia_Misl
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
List_of_Sikhs
Gurdwara in Delhi, India
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
Gurdwara_Bangla_Sahib
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
Sikh_art
Jasrota kingdom from Jammu and Kashmir
1805 to 1820 and had to acknowledge Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire, as his superior. Although Randhir Singh's brother, Bhuri Singh, was
Jasrota
founder of Sikh Empire Maharaja Kharak Singh, second ruler of the Sikh Empire Maharaja Nau Nihal Singh, third emperor of the Sikh Empire. Maharaja Sher
List_of_Punjabi_people
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
Sikh_culture
Ruling dynasty of Magadha (c. 345–322 BCE)
The Nanda Empire was a vast empire that governed in Magadha and Gangetic plains with an enormous geographical reach in 4th-century BCE northeastern India
Nanda_Empire
Residential neighbourhood in District Lahore, Pakistan
Prime Minister during Ranjit Singh's reign. Established during the Mughal Empire in the 15th and 16th centuries, this place gained prominence during the
Heera_Mandi
Pre-independence history of Pakistan
1799, Sikh rulers of their misls appeared to be coming into their own. The formal start of the Sikh Empire began with the disbandment of the Sikh Khalsa
History_of_Pakistan
Son of Guru Gobind Singh (1687–1704)
A Muslim tribe, the Ranghars of prophet Noh, had attacked and looted a Sikh Sangat (congregation) coming from the Pothohar region of northwest Punjab
Ajit_Singh_(Sikhism)
Italian soldier
while he was still in the employ of the Sikh Empire as the Afghans had been a longtime enemy of the Sikhs. Avitabile remained in the position of Governor
Paolo_Avitabile
Sikh warrior and leader (1721/30–1770/74)
Singh, and the grandfather of Ranjit Singh, the first Maharaja of the Sikh Empire. He distinguished himself at an early age in campaigns against Ahmad
Charat_Singh
Sub-traditions within Sikhism
ninth Sikh Guru. These sects have had considerable differences. Some of these sects were financially and administratively supported by the Mughal Empire in
Sects_of_Sikhism
Battle of 1819 between a force of the Sikh Empire and Jabbar Khan
from the Sikh Empire and Jabbar Khan, the governor of the Kashmir Valley province of the Durrani Empire. It was the decisive battle during the Sikh expedition
Battle_of_Shopian
Sikh library in Amritsar, India
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
Sikh_Reference_Library
Turban worn by Sikhs
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
Dastar
Jat clan of present-day India and Pakistan
The members of one particular Sandhanwalia Jat Sikh family occupied important positions in the Sikh Confederacy. The progenitor of this family was Choudhary
Sandhawalia
Religious community
Ranjit Singh of the Sikh Empire, which led to the safeguarding of the cis-Sutlej states. Metcalfe would form a relationship with a Sikh lady from the Lahore
Sikhism_in_Canada
Religious minority in Italy
impact on the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh. They played key roles in the administration, military, and cultural aspects of the empire. Some notable
Sikhism_in_Italy
Punjabi Muslim feudal family
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
Tiwana_family_of_Shahpur
People of the Sikh faith in England
with the arrival of Maharajah Duleep Singh (last ruler of the Sikh Empire). The first Sikh place of worship, called a Gurdwara, was opened in 1911 in London
Sikhism_in_England
Ritual haircare practice
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)
Kesh_(Sikhism)
(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 heir
Pratap_Singh_(Sikh_prince)
Indian Surname
Sikh Empire Moti Ram (1770–1837), Indian administrator of the Sikh Empire Diwan Ram Dayal (1792–1820), Indian general and administrator of the Sikh Empire
Kochhar
Follower of Sikhism
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
Sahajdhari
Sikh warrior sect
once formed the irregular guerrilla squads of the armed forces of the Sikh Empire. In the 1901 Census, recorded Nihangs were less than one thousand , but
Nihang
Topics referred to by the same term
massacre of Sikhs near Gurdaspur, India by the Mughal Empire Vadda Ghalughara, Punjabi for "Greater Massacre", a 1762 massacre of Sikhs at Barnala, India
Sikh_genocide
Sikh martyr (1696–1704)
and the Dasam Granth". The Sikh Ẓafar-nāmah of Guru Gobind Singh: A Discursive Blade in the Heart of the Mughal Empire. Oxford University Press. p. 19
Zorawar_Singh_(Sikhism)
Maharaja's wives and concubines
marriages initially helped strengthen the Sukerchakia Misl and later the Sikh Empire, due to marital-alliances to various groups. After Ranjit Singh provided
Wives_of_Ranjit_Singh
Principles of Sikhi and women
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
Women_in_Sikhism
Minority religion in Russia
Sikhism is a minority religion in Russia, with an estimated population of under one thousand adherents. There is one gurdwara in Moscow, Russia. Guru
Sikhism_in_Russia
Sikhism prohibits idolatry, in accordance with mainstream Khalsa norms and the teachings of the Sikh Gurus, a position that has been accepted as orthodox
Idolatry_in_Sikhism
Relationship between the religions
Hinduism and Sikhism are Indian religions. Hinduism has pre-historic origins, while Sikhism was founded in the 15th century by Guru Nanak. Both religions
Hinduism_and_Sikhism
Maharani Sri Datar Kaur Mai Nakain Sahiba of Sarkar-i-Khalsa (1784-1838)
1838) was the queen consort of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire and the mother of his successor, Maharaja Kharak Singh. She was the daughter
Datar_Kaur
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
Sikh_women_and_turbans
Peninsula, while Sikhism is an Indian religion founded in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent. Islam means 'submission to god'. Sikhism, despite its
Islam_and_Sikhism
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