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Writers, makers, scientists and public lives, with their connection to Punjab stated precisely.
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The fifth Sikh Guru developed major community institutions and led the compilation of the Adi Granth. His execution in 1606 must be read through distinct imperial, Sikh and scholarly accounts.
Born in Patna and closely connected with Anandpur and Paonta, Guru Gobind Singh shaped Sikh institutions during a period of political conflict and literary activity.
The eighth Sikh Guru’s short life links Kiratpur with Panjokhra and Delhi. His remembrance centres on spiritual authority in childhood and service during an epidemic.
The seventh Sikh Guru sustained congregations from Kiratpur and is remembered for compassionate service and fidelity to scripture. Contemporary testimony and later art preserve different aspects of his presence.
The sixth Sikh Guru is associated with miri-piri, the Akal Takht and a new capacity for armed defence. His leadership also sustained worship, teaching and far-reaching congregational relationships.
Guru Nanak’s life connects Talwandi, Sultanpur and Kartarpur with hymns, work and the shaping of a community. Later stories and images preserve his memory in different ways.
The fourth Sikh Guru linked the new town of Ramdaspur with a sacred pool, trade and congregational life. His hymns remain part of Sikh worship and marriage ceremonies.
The ninth Sikh Guru joined far-reaching journeys and community leadership with a distinctive body of verse. His execution in 1675 is remembered as martyrdom and a defence of religious freedom.
Habib Jalib’s public poetry addressed ordinary people and political concerns. His professional record connects writing, newspapers and literary publication.
Hafiz Barkhurdar joined religious writing to the verse romance. His Mirza Sahiban remained influential, while later publications show why works bearing his name need careful attribution.
Read about Hans Raj Hans’s Punjabi folk and Sufi singing, his training and his later political career.
A biochemist’s route through Punjab’s schools and international laboratories, and the experiments that helped explain how cells make proteins.
Punjabi singer and actor Harbhajan Mann discusses Jee Aayan Nu, the album Vaari Vaari and his collaboration on Ikk Ikk Saah.
Harbhajan Singh’s Lahore education led to language research and Punjabi writing. Poetry, criticism and translation connected several literary traditions.
Jalandhar-born off-spinner Harbhajan Singh took a Test hat-trick against Australia in 2001 and retired from cricket in 2021.
Nalwa’s career under Ranjit Singh combined campaigning with the government of Kashmir and Hazara. Forts and the town of Haripur formed part of his effort to sustain Lahore’s authority.
Discover Harjit Sajjan’s Punjab origins and Canadian military, police and parliamentary service.
Read about Harjot Oberoi’s research into Sikh history and debates about religious identity in Punjab.
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