Tag: Punjab
Qila Mubarak – One of the oldest surviving fort in India
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...
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...
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...
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...