Important Dates
This is the year the Khalsa was established.
1699
A disciple of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and general known for establishing the first free Sikh state and leading a rebellion against Mughal rule.
Banda Singh Bahadur
This is the number of pyare there are.
5
This Guru is the founder of Sikhi
Guru Nanak Dev Ji
This Takht is located in Amritsar
Akal Takht
This is the year Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born.
1469
The founder and ruler of the Sikh Empire known for his leadership and military prowess.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh
This is the festival that marks the establishment of the Khalsa
Vaisakhi
This Guru had the shortest Guruship.
Guru Har Krishan Ji
This city signifies the establishment of the Khalsa
Anandpur Sahib
This is the year Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji became the eternal Guru.
1708
A commander during the Sikh Empire that led the conquest of many significant regions, such as Multan, Jammu, and Kashmir.
Hari Singh Nalwa
This is the first word of Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
ੴ (Ek Onkar)
This Guru compiled the Adi Granth
Guru Arjan Dev Ji
This Takht signifies the birth of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Patna Sahib
This year marks the famous Battle of Chamkaur.
1705
This Sikh scholar helped compile and preserve Sikh scriptures after the time of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and was executed in 1738.
Bhai Mani Singh
This is the term for the Sikh principle of temporal and spiritual authority.
Miri - Piri
This Guru's name before accepting Sikhi was Bhai Lehna Ji.
Guru Angad Dev Ji
This city was the capital of the Sikh Empire
Lahore
This is the year of the Vadda Ghallughara, the Great Sikh Holocaust.
1762
The Ex-Indian Military General who led and aided Sikh Seperatist forces during Operation Blue Star.
Major General Shabeg Singh
This is the name of the Sikh initiation ceremony to become Amritdhari.
Khande Di Pahul / Amrit Sanchar
This Guru established the city of Anandpur Sahib.
Guru Tech Bahadur Ji
This Takht marks the joti jyot of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the establishment of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as the eternal Guru
Hazur Sahib