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Political entity ruled by Sikhs
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 established
Sikh_state
Religious group
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
Sikhs
Empire on the Indian subcontinent, 1799–1849
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
Sikh_Empire
Sikh separatist movement in the Punjab region
separatist movement seeking to create a homeland for Sikhs by establishing an ethnoreligious sovereign state called Khalistan (lit. 'land of the Khalsa') in
Khalistan_movement
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
Series of organised pogroms in India
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
1984_anti-Sikh_riots
Referendum on creation of a Sikh state in India
referendum organized by the Sikhs for Justice across multiple countries regarding the potential creation of a separate Sikh state from within the territory
Khalistan_Referendum
Ethnic group of the Indian subcontinent
in the Indian state of Punjab, the only Sikh-majority administrative division in the world. Punjabi Sikhs make up 57.69% of the state’s population. Apart
Punjabi_Sikhs
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
Religious community
Sikh Americans form the country's sixth-largest religious group. While the U.S. Census does not ask about religion, 70,697 Americans (or 0.02% of the total
Sikhism_in_the_United_States
Religion originating in Punjab, India
Sikhism, also known as Sikhi, is an Indian religion and philosophy that originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent around the end of the
Sikhism
Violent conflict in Amritsar, India
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
1978_Sikh–Nirankari_clash
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
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
Sikh_architecture
1984–1995 Sikh-nationalist militant uprising in India
heavy handed response from Indian authorities. The demand for a separate Sikh state gained momentum after the Indian Army's Operation Blue Star in 1984 aimed
Insurgency_in_Punjab,_India
Indian royal state that existed from 1763 to 1947
second-largest Sikh state in Punjab. After the collapse of the Sikh Empire, Patiala emerged in the mid-19th century as a powerful state, leading to greater
Patiala_State
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
History_of_Sikhism
1845–1846 conflict between the British and Sikh empires
defeat and partial subjugation of the Sikh Empire and cession of Jammu and Kashmir as a separate princely state under British suzerainty. The war is also
First_Anglo-Sikh_War
Indian human rights activist (1952–1995)
names has been published by Tribune India. Jaswant supported a theocratic Sikh state, noted particularly in his own article, The Game Of Elections - Should
Jaswant_Singh_Khalra
Figure in the Sikh Khalistan movement (1947–1984)
Sikh-Nirankari clash. In the summer of 1982, Bhindranwale and the Akali Dal launched the Dharam Yudh Morcha ("righteous campaign"), with its stated aim
Jarnail_Singh_Bhindranwale
Students organization affiliated to Indian Sikhs
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
All-India Sikh Students' Federation
All-India_Sikh_Students'_Federation
Sikh caste
created state of Pakistan. Rai Sikhs originated from the banks of the river Ravi from where the caste got its name. They were likely converted to Sikhism from
Rai_Sikh
Sikh religious and nonprofit organization
represent Sikh interests on the world stage", after Operation Blue Star. Its stated goal is "to promote and protect the interests of the Sikh Diaspora"
World_Sikh_Organization
Sikh migration from historical homeland
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
Sikh_diaspora
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
Sikhism_in_Pakistan
Sikh state
Kaithal State was a Sikh state based out of Kaithal. It was one of the Cis-Sutlej states. The Sikh chieftains of Kaithal ruled from 1767 until the state's fall
Kaithal_State
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
persuaded by the state to integrate themselves by marrying a local woman, settling down within the empire, swearing loyalty to the Sikh state, and adopt the
Foreign officials of the Sikh Empire
Foreign_officials_of_the_Sikh_Empire
Term in Sikhism
In Sikhism, dharamyudh, dharam-yudh or dharam yudh (Gurmukhi: ਧਰਮਯੁਧ) is a term which is variously translated as 'religious war', 'war of righteousness'
Dharamyudh_(Sikhism)
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
Indian Sikh leader (born 1993)
encouraging the youth to adopt a traditionalist form of Sikhism and advocated for a sovereign Sikh state in Punjab called Khalistan. Indian intelligence sources
Amritpal_Singh
1984 Indian military operation
greater political rights for the Sikh community had previously existed in the Indian state of Punjab, and in 1973, Sikh activists presented the Indian government
Operation_Blue_Star
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
Indian assassin (1961-1992)
militancy for a separate Sikh state of Khalistan. Jinda was born on 4 April 1962 in village of Gadli, in district Amritsar, to a Jat Sikh farmer family of Gulzar
Harjinder_Singh_Jinda
Follower of Sikhism
(Punjabi: ਸਹਜਧਾਰੀ (Gurmukhi); meaning "spiritual state of equilibrium adopter") is an uninitiated Sikh. Another early term is Khulasa, as opposed to the
Sahajdhari
Community from Northern India that follows Sikhism
Mazhabi Sikh, also known as Rangreta Sikhs, are a community from Northern India, especially Punjab region, who follow Sikhism. Mazhabi are part of wider
Mazhabi_Sikh
State in northwestern India
Haryana, along with other Hindu and Sikh-dominated areas of Punjab province, became part of India as East Punjab state. As a result, a significant number
Haryana
Punjabi language revitalisation movement
better status of Punjabi language along with Urdu at state level. In India, its goal is to bring the Sikh, Hindu and Muslim communities together. The movement's
Punjabiyat
Period in Indian history, c. 1712–1857
jathas (armed group or band of Sikhs). By the 1720s, the rebellion of the Sikhs had been extinguished. The First Sikh State was established by Banda Singh
Decline_of_the_Mughal_Empire
Sikh militant and convicted assassin (1962–1992)
separate Sikh state of Khalistan. Sukha was born in 1962 on 14 Sawan, Wednesday, at Chak N: 11 FF, District Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, to Saini Sikh family
Sukhdev_Singh_Sukha
separatist movement seeking to establish a homeland for Sikhs by establishing a sovereign Sikh state called Khalistan in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent
List of pro-Khalistan movement organisations
List_of_pro-Khalistan_movement_organisations
American non-profit organization
United States. It is seeking to create a homeland for Sikhs by establishing a sovereign Sikh state called Khalistan. The Council of Khalistan is one of
Council_of_Khalistan
Indian Sikh political and religious leader (1885–1967)
and guiding the Sikhs during the partition of India, which he strongly opposed. He later led their demand for a Sikh-majority state in East Punjab. His
Tara_Singh_(activist)
Sikh kingdom
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
Ladwa_State
Music style practised within Sikhism
Sikh music is the classical music style that is practised within Sikhism. It exists in institutional, popular, and folk traditions, forms, and varieties
Sikh_music
Boundary of the Partition of India
claims of the Hindus and Sikhs. Based on these discussions, the viceroy sent a note on the "Pakistan theory" to the Secretary of State for India . The viceroy
Radcliffe_Line
Maharaja of Patiala (r.1813 – 1845)
Patiala State's territorial expansion and his support for the British Empire. During his reign, the kingdom of Patiala was the second-largest Sikh state, located
Karam_Singh_of_Patiala
Canadian Sikh separatist (1977–2023)
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
Hardeep_Singh_Nijjar
Sikh military confederation (1748–1799)
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
Sikh_Confederacy
Indian police officer
armed groups "struggling" to form an independent Sikh state, assassinating perpetrators of the 1984 Sikh pogroms or Congress Party members, and taking hostages
Kanwar_Pal_Singh_Gill
Sikh separatist leader (1929–2007)
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
Jagjit_Singh_Chohan
City in Haryana, India
is a city in the Bilaspur tehsil in the state of Haryana in India. It was the capital of the First Sikh State under Banda Singh Bahadur from 1710 to 1716
Lohgarh
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
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
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
Sikhism_by_country
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
Sikh people in Maxico
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 residing in Mexico City
Sikhism_in_Mexico
Sikhs in Brazil are a religious minority and there are estimated to be around 300 Sikhs living in the country. Brazilian Sikhs started with the arrival
Sikhism_in_Brazil
Sikh religious site in Punjab, India
located in Amritsar, Punjab, India. It is the pre-eminent spiritual site of Sikhism and its holiest site. The gurdwara complex is a collection of buildings
Golden_Temple
Religious minority in Italy
Italian Sikhs are a growing religious minority in Italy, which has the second biggest Sikh population in Europe after the United Kingdom (535,000) and
Sikhism_in_Italy
Sikh militants of the Punjab insurgency of the 1980s and 1990s
the 1978 Sikh-Nirankari clash, which led to the deaths of 13 Khalsa Sikhs. Their ultimate goal was the establishment of a sovereign Sikh state (Khalsa
Kharku
Sikh Khalistani organisation
in the state of Punjab, India with prominent members based in Canada, United Kingdom and Pakistan. Its objective is the creation of a Sikh state of Khalistan
Khalistan_Commando_Force
Indian Sikh militant group
Force (KZF) is a Sikh Khalistani militant organisation, that aims to create a sovereign Sikh state called Khalistan by carving State of Punjab and some
Khalistan_Zindabad_Force
19th-century interpretation of Sikhism
Sanatan Sikh (IAST: sanātana sikkha, Punjabi pronunciation: [sə.näː.t̪ənᵊ sɪkkʰᵊ]), a neologism and hypothesis formulated by Harjot Oberoi in 1987, to
Sanatan_Sikh
1947–1966 political agitation in northern India
launched by the Sikhs, demanding the creation of a Punjabi Suba, or Punjabi-speaking state, in the post-independence Indian state of Punjab. Led by
Punjabi_Suba_movement
Sikh marriage ceremony
Anand Karaj (Punjabi: ਅਨੰਦ ਕਾਰਜ ānada kāraja) is the Sikh wedding ceremony, meaning "Act towards happiness" or "Act towards happy life", that was introduced
Anand_Karaj
Views on what followers of Sikhism are permitted to eat
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
Diet_in_Sikhism
1985 aircraft bombing over the Atlantic Ocean
Dal Khalsa, formed with the object of demanding a sovereign Sikh state; and the All India Sikh Students Federation, which was banned by the government. The
Air_India_Flight_182
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
American Sikh political activist and lawyer (born 1970s)
citizenship, although this is unconfirmed. Pannun has campaigned for a separate Sikh state called Khalistan, organizing events and rallies around the world, including
Gurpatwant_Singh_Pannun
Religious community
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
Sikhism_in_Canada
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
Holy books of the Sikh religion
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
Sikh_scriptures
Princely state of India
Kapurthala State was a kingdom and later princely state of the Punjab Province of British India. Ruled by Ahluwalia Sikh rulers, spread across 510 square
Kapurthala_State
Sikh Maharaja, 1801–1839
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
Ranjit_Singh
Canadian journalist
Sikh community was gaining political influence even while publicly supporting terrorist acts in support of the struggle for an independent Sikh state
Terry_Milewski
Sikh leader (1954–1993)
Gurbachan Singh was born on 6 June 1954 in a Sikh family of village Manochahal, Tarn Taran district in the Indian state of Punjab to S. Atma Singh and Gurmej
Gurbachan_Singh_Manochahal
Ceremonial religious bracelet worn by Sikhs
(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
Kara_(Sikhism)
Fear or prejudice against Sikhs
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
Anti-Sikh_sentiment
Radical Sikh outfit
Dal Khalsa is a radical Sikh organisation, based in the city of Amritsar in the state of Punjab. The outfit was formed in 1978 by Gajinder Singh, the
Dal_Khalsa_(organization)
Rajkumari of Chamba
to as Mata Susheel Kaur was the wife of Sikh General Banda Singh Bahadur, who established the first Sikh state and the mother of his son, Ajai Singh. She
Susheel_Kaur
Khalistani militant organisation
pro-Khalistan militant organisation that aims to create an independent Sikh state in the Punjab region. It has used armed attacks, assassinations and bombings
Babbar_Khalsa
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
Afghan–Sikh_Wars
State in northwestern India
widely spoken and the official language of the state. The main ethnic group are the Punjabis, with Sikhs (57.7%) and Hindus (38.5%) forming the dominant
Punjab,_India
Academic study of Sikhism and related topics
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.
Sikh_studies
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)
Sikhism has often been criticised by non-Sikhs regarding its texts, practices, and societal norms, but Sikhs and other scholars argue that these criticisms
Criticism_of_Sikhism
Sikhism is a recognised minority religion in Thailand, with about 70,000–100,000 adherents. The religion was brought by migrants from India who began
Sikhism_in_Thailand
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)
Sikh-Punjabi militant group
Punjab state of India, with prominent members based in Canada, the United Kingdom and Pakistan. Its objective is the creation of a sovereign Sikh state of Khalistan through
Khalistan_Liberation_Force
Sikhism in Afghanistan in the contemporary era is limited to small populations, primarily in major cities, with the largest numbers of Afghan Sikhs living
Sikhism_in_Afghanistan
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
conquered the Sikh state in 1849, the people welcomed it as freeing them from oppression of 'Sikha shahi'. In Multan and southern Punjab, the Sikh rule as well
Sikha_shahi
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
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
Cannabis_and_Sikhism
Maharani of the Sikh Empire
Kaur, was regent and, shortly the regnant of the Sikh Empire from 1843 until 29 March 1847. After the Sikh Empire was dissolved on 29 March 1847, she became
Jind_Kaur
Sikhism in China is a minority religion in the People's Republic of China (Mandarin Chinese: 锡克教在中国, romanized: Xí kè jiào zài zhōngguó, lit. 'Sikhism
Sikhism_in_China
Group of states in northwestern India
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
Cis-Sutlej_states
Sikh community of Kochi, Kerala
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 Kerala is
Cochin_Sikhs
Sikh website
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
SikhNet
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