Standing like a stubborn piece of architecture on the picturesque land of Punjab, this fort perfectly blends into the surrounding desert environment. This very elegant fort has been a witness to various battles and invasions that have ravaged the Punjab state over centuries. Being located enroute from the northwest, it was once called Tabar-e-Hind (gateway… Continue reading Qila Mubarak – One of the oldest surviving fort in India
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Brutality of ISIS is the copy of what Mughals did with Sikhs and Hindus of India
The history of Sikhism is closely associated with the history of Punjab and the socio-political situation in medieval India. Sikhs distinction was further enhanced by the establishment of the Khalsa, by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. Sikhism was created by Guru Nanak, a religious leader and a social reformer during the fifteenth century in the… Continue reading Brutality of ISIS is the copy of what Mughals did with Sikhs and Hindus of India
Failed Indian invasion by Alexander of Macedon
In 326 BCE a formidable European army invaded India. Led by Alexander of Macedon it comprised battle hardened Macedonian soldiers, Greek cavalry, Balkan fighters and Persians allies. The total number of fighting men numbered more than 41,000. Their most memorable clash was at the Battle of Hydaspes (Jhelum River) against the army of Porus, the… Continue reading Failed Indian invasion by Alexander of Macedon
Contributions of Sikhs as Soldiers and Warriors
Sikhs by nature are respectful, courageous, hardworking, and enterprising. Look into their short span of history and you will find their pitcher is full of sacrifices and hard work which has contributed so much towards the building of the Indian nation. If not for them, the course of Indian History would have been very different.… Continue reading Contributions of Sikhs as Soldiers and Warriors
