Sikh Collection (page 2)

Interior of Golden Temple at Amritsar, 1858
Interior of the Golden Temple at Amritsar, India (spelt here as Umritzir), 1858. Gurus reading the Grunt h (or Granth). The Guru is sitting before the Grunt h (sacred text)

Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple), Amritsar, Punjab, India, Asia

INDIA: GOLDEN TEMPLE, 1858. View of the sacred tank and marble causeway leading to the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, India. Line engraving, English, 1858

Chitral Expedition
Members of the Chitral Expedition, including Lieut. Cheyne, Capt. C.R Ross, Major Sawyer, Capt. Gordon, Lieut. Henderson and a Sikh priest. 14th Ferozepore Sikhs. Date: April 13 1895

India, Punjab, Amritsar, Pilgrims at The Harmandir Sahib, nown as The Golden Temple

Hindu Scriptures / Lahore
Ranjit Singh reads the Hindu scriptures on the roof of the palace at Lahore. He was the founder of the Punjab Empire and a Sikh leader

Sikh soldiers resting in a French building, WW1
Sikh soldiers (regiment unidentified but likely to be The 15th Sikhs) resting in a building on the Western Front during the First World War

India, Punjab, Amritsar. Jallianwala Bagh memorial; abstract representation of flame
India, Punjab, Amritsar. Jallianwala Bagh memorial, abstract representation of flame

Front cover of The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Celebrations Number
HJA248924 Front cover of The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Celebrations Number, 11th May 1935 (colour litho) by English School

Marble pavilion in the Fort Gardens, Lahore, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lahore Fort was built in the 1560s by the Mughal Emperor Akbar

British Howitzer inspected by Maharaja of Patiala, WW1
A British 12 inch Mark III railway Howitzer being inspected by the Maharaja of Patiala (Maharaja Bhupinder Singh, 1891-1938) on the Western Front near Borre in France during the First World War

Rajah Sahib Dyal, from The Kingdom of the Punjab, its Rulers and Chiefs
NAM310617 Rajah Sahib Dyal, from The Kingdom of the Punjab, its Rulers and Chiefs, volume I, a volume of 27 watercolour studies by an unidentified Indian artist

Soldiers from the British Indian Army, France, c1915. The British Indian Army saw service in the Middle East and East Africa, at Gallipoli and on the Western Front

Sikh pilgrim bathing in the pool of the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib temple, Delhi, India, Asia

India, Punjab, Amritsar, sikh pilgrims, one carrying a barcha spear at the Golden Temple - the holiest shrine of Sikhism

Sikhs and Gurkhas fighting the Germans near Lille, France during WWI (litho)
3252911 Sikhs and Gurkhas fighting the Germans near Lille, France during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sikhs and Gurkhas fighting the Germans near Lille, France during WWI)

Illustration depicting the defeat of the Sikhs at the Battle of Aliwal by Sir Henry Smith
3521246 Illustration depicting the defeat of the Sikhs at the Battle of Aliwal by Sir Henry Smith; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the defeat of the Sikhs at the Battle of Aliwal by Sir Henry)

Portrait of Maharaja Sher Singh
3523131 Portrait of Maharaja Sher Singh; (add.info.: Portrait of Maharaja Sher Singh (1807-1843) a Sikh ruler of the sovereign country of Punjab and the Sikh Empire

Scene from The First Anglo-Sikh War
673447 Scene from The First Anglo-Sikh War; (add.info.: The First Anglo-Sikh War was fought between the Sikh Empire and the British East India Company between 1845 and 1846)

Portrait of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
3523071 Portrait of Maharaja Ranjit Singh; (add.info.: Portrait of Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839) founder of the Sikh Empire

Landing of Sikh Horses at Odin Bay, 1860 (engraving)
1579618 Landing of Sikh Horses at Odin Bay, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Landing of Sikh Horses at Odin Bay, Talien-Wan. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Golden Temple (photo)
DND111555 The Golden Temple (photo); Amritsar, Punjab, India; Dinodia.

The Rajah of Kapoorthalla, Knight of the Order of the Star of India, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Rajah of Kapoorthalla, Knight of the Order of the Star of India, 1864. 'The Rajah Randhir Singh, of Kapoorthalla, is one of the Princes of the Punjaub whom Sir John Lawrence

Sacred Tank, and Marble Causeway leading to a Sikh Temple, in Umritzir, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Sacred Tank, and Marble Causeway leading to a Sikh Temple, in Umritzir, [India] - from a drawing by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858

A Sikh Temple in Umritzir - from a drawing by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. Creator: Unknown
A Sikh Temple in Umritzir [India] - from a drawing by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. Umritzir, the religious capital of the Sikh people, was first constituted a holy city by Arjoon, fourth Gooroo

Interior of a Sikh Temple at Umritzir - reading the Grunt'h, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Interior of a Sikh Temple at Umritzir [in India] - reading the Grunt'h - from a drawing by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. The Gooroos are the spiritual guides of the Sikhs

Sikh Soldiers Bargaining for a Diamond. Creator: Egron Sellif Lundgren
Sikh Soldiers Bargaining for a Diamond, Unknown date

The Maharajah of Jodhpore, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Maharajah of Jodhpore, 1876. The Maharajah of Jodpore, G.C.S.I. is a Rajpoot chief of the highest dignity. His territory, properly called Marwar, is situated in Western India

Maharaja Sher Singh (Reigned 1841-1843), between c1840 and c1845. Creator: Unknown
Maharaja Sher Singh (Reigned 1841-1843), between c1840 and c1845

The Prince of Wales in India: native soldiers distinguished for their services, 1876. Creator: William Simpson
The Prince of Wales in India: native soldiers distinguished for their services, 1876. Russaldar Major Maun Sing, Sirdar Bahadoor...senior native officer of the 9th Bengal Cavalry...He served at

Imaginary Meeting of Guru Nanak, Mardana Sahab, and Other Sikh Gurus, c1780. Creator: Unknown
Imaginary Meeting of Guru Nanak, Mardana Sahab, and Other Sikh Gurus, c1780

The Begum of Bhopal and the Maharajah of Puttiala, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Begum of Bhopal and the Maharajah of Puttiala, 1876. Engraving from a photograph by Shepherd and Bourne. The reigning family of Bhopal is Mohammedan and of Affghan race

Camp of the Sikh Cavalry at Cowloong opposite Hong-Kong: Probyn's Horse and Fane's Horse... 1860
Camp of the Sikh Cavalry at Cowloong opposite Hong-Kong: Probyn's Horse and Fane's Horse - from a sketch by [Mr. Wirgman] our special artist in China, 1860. The British Indian Army in China

An Imaginary Meeting between Guru Nanak and Gobind Singh, c1780. Creator: Unknown
An Imaginary Meeting between Guru Nanak and Gobind Singh, c1780

The Akali of the Sikhs - from a drawing by Marshall Claxton, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Akali of the Sikhs - from a drawing by Marshall Claxton, 1857. The important services which the Sikh regiments have rendered our army in India up to the present time invests with peculiar

His Royal Highness Prince Albert laying the Foundation-Stone of the Strangers Home, near Limehouse Church, 1856. Founding of a building...affording all the comforts

Tommy Atkins in India -- On the March from Kamptee to Mhow, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Tommy Atkins in India -- On the March from Kamptee to Mhow, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

L'Afrique et l'orient dans les brumes du nord, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'L'Afrique et l'orient dans les brumes du nord; Ils repondent par un sourire a ces attentions et leur humeur est accueillante a la familiarite envahissante des enfants, 1914

'HH The Maharaja Duleep Singh, G.C.S.I. 1890. Creator: Unknown
'HH The Maharaja Duleep Singh, G.C.S.I. 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

The Colonial Exhibition: India, some native types, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Colonial Exhibition: India, some native types, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

India, Punjab, Amritsar, a sikh pilgrim praying at the Golden Temple - the holiest shrine of Sikhism

India, Punjab, Amritsar, Pilgrims at The Harmandir Sahib, known as The Golden Temple

India, Punjab, Amritsar, Pilgrim sitting infront of The Harmandir Sahib, known as The Golden Temple

Sikh barber
3788923 Sikh barber; (add.info.: Sikh barber, holding sissors and a lantern. Colourised photograph taken early 20th century. British postcard.); Lebrecht History

Guru Govind Singh Riding on Horse Miniature Painting on Paper
3609843 Guru Govind Singh Riding on Horse Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Khidmatgor (Table servant)
3788917 Khidmatgor (Table servant); (add.info.: Khidmatgor (Table servant). Colourised photograph from the early 20th century. British postcard.); Lebrecht History

Religious painting at Gurudwara Baba Atalti (photo)
DND111543 Religious painting at Gurudwara Baba Atalti (photo) by Indian School; Amritsar, Punjab, India; Dinodia

Sikh Soldiers from the British Indian Army serving in China, 1900 (b/w photo)
495452 Sikh Soldiers from the British Indian Army serving in China, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sikh soldiers)

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"Sikh: A Journey of Faith, Resilience, and Unity" The Sikh Golden Temple of Amritsar, Punjab, India stands as a testament to the unwavering faith and devotion of millions. Known as The Harmandir Sahib or The Golden Temple, this sacred place is not only a spiritual center but also an architectural marvel that reflects in the tranquil pool surrounding it. The history of Sikhs is intertwined with significant events like Partition which divided East and West Punjab. Despite the challenges faced during those times, Sikhs have always stood together in unity. This sentiment is beautifully captured in the Together Poster that symbolizes their collective strength. Every year, countless Sikh pilgrims flock to the Harmandir Sahib seeking solace and enlightenment. Their presence adds to the aura of spirituality that permeates through every corner of this holy site. Sikhs have also displayed immense bravery throughout history. From the Battle of Sobraon in 1846 to World War I where Sikh soldiers fought valiantly alongside their comrades-in-arms, they have proven themselves on numerous battlefields. Amidst all these remarkable stories lies Amrit Sagar - a serene lake adjacent to the Golden Temple. It serves as a reminder that amidst chaos and turmoil, there exists an oasis of peace where one can find solace for their soul. The Charge of Light Dragoons at the Battle of Ramnuggur showcases how Sikhs fearlessly defended their beliefs against all odds. Their unwavering determination has inspired generations after generations. In front of this majestic shrine stand proud Sikhs adorned in traditional attire – a sight that evokes reverence and admiration for their rich heritage and cultural identity. One cannot overlook the significance carried by miniature metal Sikh kirpan daggers – symbols representing courage and protection cherished by every devout follower. Sikhism embodies resilience; it is more than just religion; it's a way of life rooted in love, equality, and selfless service.