 Anglo-Sikh Treaty 1 - 1806 ANGLO-SIKH TREATY (1806) followed Jasvant Rao Holkar's (a Maratha Chief) crossing over into the Punjab in 1805 after he was defeated at Fatehgarh and Dig in December 1804 by the British.
http://www.sikhcybermuseum.org.uk/history/AngloSikhtreaty1806.htm
Ranghreta Guru Ka Beta (SON) Ranghreta, Bhai Jeita daringly took possession of the severed head of Guru Tegh Bahadur following his martyrdom in Delhi. He carried it with respect and courage all the way to Anandpur Sahib, where Guru Gobind Singh complemented him for his sterling bravery. He took him to his bosom and exclaimed, 'Ranghreta is my son'. After baptism Bhai Jaita became Jiwan Singh and fought many a battle fearlessly.
http://www.thesikhmuseum.com/pages/LEISM2000_15.htm
Museum welcomes piece of Sikh history For decades, it gathered mould under tonnes of rubble and human remains at a derelict London chapel. But a broken Victorian headstone that marked the temporary resting place of an Indian Queen was unveiled at a Norfolk museum yesterday to add to the region's rich Anglo-Sikh heritage.
http://www.punjabheritage.org/content/view/963/31/
Sikh Empire Sikh history from the time of the Sikh confederacies in the mid 1700's to the rise of the Lahore kingdom of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the first half of the 19th century. Some of the unique items include miniature paintings on ivory of members of Ranjit Singh's court as well as some Sikh coins.
http://www.sikhs.org/smithsonian/empire.html
The Khalsa The Khalsa embodies the physical and spiritual dedication of the devotee to Sikhism and the Sikh way of life. It is an integral part of a devout Sikhs spiritual journey. The physical articles of faith which are mandatory for all Khalsa are displayed and their significance explained.
http://www.sikhs.org/smithsonian/khalsa.html
Sikh Historical Photographs The last one hundred and fifty years have seen incredible changes in the fortunes and development of the Sikh people. For the Sikhs, the last century and a half have seen a sovereign Sikh kingdom, two major wars, life under a British Empire, two World Wars and the freedom movement. Over the last fifty years alone, the Sikh people have seen independence followed by incredible prosperity and a failed attempt at self-governance.
http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/asia/asia_features/sikhism/collections/photography/conference/index.html
The Smithsonian's 'Sikhs: Legacy of the Punjab' he Sikh exhibition is placed in a small gallery created in the corridor between the mammal’s exhibit and the baseball exhibit, two of the most popular exhibits at the museum, especially with families.
http://www.sikhnn.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=161
Satwant Kaur : An 18th Century Legend In far-off Kabul, on the barren outskirts of the city, the caravan lay under the silent, twinkling stars. All round were the Amir's soldiers standing guard. Those who had already gone through the inspection were fast asleep, but the others waited, restless and anxious, till exhaustion claimed them into deep slumber.
http://www.panthic.org/news/130/ARTICLE/4790/2009-02-27.html
Gadar Photographs A Group Photo of the Tea-Party given on August 16, 1937 in honor of The Martial Law, Burma Conspiracy & Babar Akali Prisoners
http://www.sikhpioneers.org//gadarphoto.html#yadgar
Gurdwara Sahib of San Jose The Sikh Gurdwara or Sikh Gurdwara - San Jose (a Gurdwara is the Sikh place of worship) was founded in San Jose, California, USA in 1985 by leaders of the then-rapidly growing Santa Clara Valley Sikh community. Initially they met in a rented community center, but soon bought a small building in east San Jose.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurdwara_Sahib_of_San_Jose
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