25+ Years of Experience in history & heritage

Managing projects composed of exhibitions, books, lectures and Digital Technologies including VR.

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65+ Digital Showcases

Event management

4 Books Authored

Author of well received history books

20 Exhibitions

Exhibition Curator and consultant

100's of Lectures

Undertaken lectures  internationally and virtually

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Conferences
admin 27 October 2024

Sikh Scholar at Sikhlens USA 2024

SIKHLENS: SIKH ARTS AND FILM FESTIVALNovember 21-24, 2024 Orange/Santa Ana, California, USA The Sikh Scholar Documentary will be released at the Sikhlens...
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Articles
admin 9 May 2024

Sikh Scholar-Shining a Light on Sikh History

Pukkar News-Shining a Light on Sikh History Pukaar News has been leading the way in journalism in Leicester for many years led...
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British and the Sikhs
admin 23 April 2024

England and the Sikhs

Great to be featured in the St George for England Magazine. They don’t get more English than this. A magazine started in...
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admin 23 March 2024

2024 Sikh Art exhibition opens to great reception

Location: Lower Gallery, Leicester Adult EducationBelvoir St, Leicester, LE1 6QL The Sikh Museum Initiative launched its Contemporary Sikh Art Exhibition on Wednesday 21 March...
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admin 24 February 2024

Contemporary Sikh Art Exhibition

Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024 to Thursday 30th May, 2024Time: Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM to 8:30PMFriday 8:30am – 4:30pmSaturday 11 May 2024. 8.30am-4pm Location: Lower...
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British and the Sikhs
admin 21 February 2024

Weaponry in the Sikh Faith

Weaponry in the Sikh Faith lectureQuad, Derby21/02/2024 Great to be in Derby today where i can give an overview on weaponry in...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
admin 24 November 2023

­Sikh Troops War Memorial created in 3D

The Sikh Troops War Memorial was installed at Victoria Park, Leicester, in October 2022. Following this, the digital project by Leicester’s Sikh...
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Sikh Misls
admin 10 September 2023

Revisiting the Sikh Misls

ISRC 2023University of WarwickSunday 17th September Revisiting the Sikh MislsAt this conference in 2029, i set about the looking at the Sikh...
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Sikh relics
admin 3 September 2023

Akali Baba Buddha Dal Shastars

Akali Baba Buddha Dal Shastars Great to be interviewed by BBC Radio Leicester in relation to the shastars brought to Leicester by...
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Anglo Sikh Wars
admin 30 April 2023

Anglo Sikh Wars: A Journey into relics, technology, generals and battlefields

Anglo Sikh Wars Seminar29th April 2023National Army MuseumLondon “ Best seminar of the year and we only in April” “this seminar should...
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British and the Sikhs
admin 20 April 2023

British Sikh Awards Awards nomination

I am previliged to be nominated as a finalist for The British Sikh Awards 2023. My work on the Sikh Troop War...
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admin 4 April 2023

Defence Sikh Network Event-Digital Showcase

Defence Sikh Network Event Ministry of Defence, London Really previleged for the Sikhmuseum team (Gurinder Singh Mann and Raj Mann) to be...
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admin 4 April 2023

Lecture at Defence Sikh Network Conference

This years DSN Annual Conference has had great feedback, enabling members to ‘Support, Connect, and Grow.’ The conference has always been a...
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British and the Sikhs
admin 30 November 2022

BBC World Service: Sikh Troops War Memorial

Great to be interviewed for the BBC World Service with world wide coverage of the Sikh Troops War Memorial. The following interview...
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Anglo Sikh Wars
admin 15 November 2022

Europeanisation of the Sikh Army

Ranjit Singh and his courtiers (left), the Ferengi contingent (right). G.W. Osbourne, The Court and Camp of Runjeet Singh (London: Henry Colburn, Publisher, 1840). By Author Gurinder...
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British and the Sikhs
admin 5 November 2022

Unveiling of the Sikh Troops Memorial

People gathered at Victoria Park, Leicester to see the statue of a Sikh soldier being unveiled. The bronze statue honours Sikhs who...
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Sikh memorial
British and the Sikhs
admin 29 October 2022

Sikh Troops War Memorial Leicester

I am privileged to be part of the team behind the stunning new Sikh War Memorial in Leicestershire.  The statue has been...
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Anglo Sikh Wars
admin 18 October 2022

Rise of the Sikh Solder Interview with Ramblings of a Sikh

Interview on the Ramblings of a Sikh Podcast You can find a time stamped breakdown of the full podcast below: 00:00 –...
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British and the Sikhs
admin 12 September 2022

Sikhs in the Indian Army Resource

I was commissioned to work on education resources exploring the role of Sikh soldiers in the British Indian Army. These resources focus...
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Anglo Sikh Wars
admin 4 June 2022

The Sikh warriors through the ages: From Sahib Kaur to Hari Singh Nalwa

The book, which will be out in June, also dedicates a chapter to Sahib Kaur, who became the prime minister of Patiala...
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Anglo Sikh Wars
admin 4 June 2022

The Rise of the Sikh Soldier by Gurinder Singh Mann

THE RISE OF THE SIKH SOLDIER The Sikh Warrior through the ages, c1700-1900 (Helion and Company).By Gurinder Singh Mann ISBN-‏191507052X ISBN-‏978-1915070524 The...
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admin 30 April 2022

Vaisakhi at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery

Saturday 30th April 2022 The Sikh Museum Initiative supported the Leicester Museum service in holding the first Vaisakhi event at Leicester Museum...
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Anglo Sikh Wars
admin 25 March 2022

Sobroan Day-Special Lecture Report

Special lecture by Gurinder Singh Mann2nd Battalion The Ranger RegimentKeogh Barracks in Ash Vale, Surrey25th March 2022 The Sobroan Day event took...
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Anglo Sikh Wars
admin 16 March 2022

Revisiting the Sikh Empire Event Report

Revisiting the Sikh Empire Event by the Sikh Museum Initiative16th March 2022Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, Leicester On the 16th of March...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
admin 5 February 2022

Virtual Museum cited in Digital Industry Report

PUTTING THE DIGITAL INTO ARTS – NEW RESEARCH FUNDED BY GBSLEP HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF DIGITAL EXPERIENCES ACROSS THE REGION Recent research...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
admin 20 January 2022

Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum featured in Museums + Heritage

8 tech innovations becoming standard in museums and heritage sites Great to see our work recognised by Museums+Heritage site who cite our...
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sikh relic
Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
admin 13 October 2021

Akali Turban in 3d

Reimagined through immersive technologies The Sikh Museum Initiative/Taran 3d have been working with the Royal Armouries for two years to recreate the...
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Conferences
admin 1 September 2021

3d Akali Turban as part of Punjab Cultural Heritage Day

Punjab Cultural Heritage Day (Free Event)12pm to 5pm Celebrating Punjab and Sikh history as part of Heritage Open Day with a number...
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Articles
admin 18 August 2021

Afghan Sikh Relations: The Graveyard of Empires with a Twist

By Gurinder Singh Mann, 18/08/2021 On Monday 16th August as the Taliban had taken over Kabul, last in the line of cities...
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British and the Sikhs
admin 9 June 2021

Interview on the Bandwagon Podcast

  Great to be interviewed by Ranjit Bhandal on his “The Bhandwagon podcast” I discuss: *how i got started *methods of researching...
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Sikh relics
admin 5 May 2021

Weapons in Society Two-day conference

Weapons in Society Two-day conference Online 29th June – 10:00 am – 30th June – 5:00 pm I am pleased to announce...
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Anglo Sikh Wars
admin 28 April 2021

Torquay Museum sheds light on Anglo Sikh Wars medal

.As part of the celebrations of 175 years since the foundation of Torbay Museum, they invited the community to choose objects for...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
admin 27 February 2021

Gurinder Singh Mann interviewed on The Harpreet Singh Show

  it was a great pleasure to be interviewed by Harpreet Singh on his show: He asked how i got interested in...
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Conferences
admin 26 February 2021

Formation of the Sikh and Christian Scriptures

Formation of the Sikh and Christian Scriptures. 25/02/2021 Organised by the St Philips Centre, Leicester. A conversation between Rev. Tom Wilson and...
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Anglo Sikh Wars
admin 20 January 2021

Anglo Sikh Wars Festival January 2021

The Causes of The Anglo-Sikh Wars: A ReappraisalLecture by Gurinder Singh Mann20/01/2021  Part of the Anglo Sikh Wars festival organised by The...
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Uncategorised
admin 26 September 2020

The Khalsa Army – 10 Facts About India’s Elite Sikh Military Order

By Gurinder Singh Mann THE SIKHS, although a relatively small community in India, have played a major role in some of the...
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sikh weapons
Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
admin 27 August 2020

Royal Armouries-Sikh Weapons in 3d seminar

  Seminar which featured Royal Armouries Curator of Oriental Collections-Natasha Bennett, Director of the Sikh Museum Initiative-Gurinder Singh Mann and the Technologist-Taran...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
admin 25 August 2020

Historical Sikh manuscript recreated in 3D as part of a digital museum exhibit

Sikh manuscript project featured in the Leicester Mercury Thanks to Leicester Mercury/Leicester Live for this article written by Asha Patel. 25th August...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
admin 14 August 2020

The Digital Sikh Manuscript MS 241 and the journey from Punjab to Leicester

By Gurinder Singh Mann also published on the University of Leicester website. The Guru Granth Sahib is the holiest scripture of the...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
admin 26 June 2020

The Khalsa Army Flag: Anglo Sikh Wars to Digitisation

A Khalsa Army flag found on the battlefields of the Anglo Sikh Wars. Now Recreated in 3d See the video here After...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
admin 23 June 2020

World over, museums are coming home

Great to be featured in Tribune India newspaper, during the lockdown. The Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum is providing a necessary resource to...
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British and the Sikhs
Gurinder Singh Mann 13 May 2020

The martyrdom of Banda Singh Bahadur

The British and the Sikhs book records the martyrdom of Banda Singh Bahadur as witnessed by the East India Company. Available from...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
admin 20 April 2020

The Koh-i-Noor Diamond in 3d: Using technology to reclaim history

A very famous diamond, but what is the history behind it? How can technology bring Sikh artefacts alive? History The history of...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
admin 15 April 2020

Anglo Sikh Museum Webinar

Sikh Museum webinar15/04/2020 The benefits of an online museum. How we created the Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum. A demonstration of using 3d...
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British and the Sikhs
Gurinder Singh Mann 26 March 2020

British and the Sikhs by Gurinder Singh Mann

The British and the Sikhs: Discovery, Warfare and Friendship Helion Press ISBN: 9781911628248 ALSO AVAILABLE IN EBOOK FORMAT FOR WORLDWIDE MARKET Order...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
Gurinder Singh Mann 26 March 2020

3d Sikh museum featured on BBC World Service

  Sikh history through virtual environments-Take me to VR churchBBC Heart and Soul AIRED ON Fri 20 Mar 2020 at 12:30 UKVisit:...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
admin 25 March 2020

Napoleon Bonaparte to the Duke of Wellington: The sword at the Battle of Ferozeshah

SMI 11: GOLD-HILTED SWORD (GLAIVE)Date: Before 1800Origin: France-Napolean Bonaparte See the 3d sword here The Sword referred to is a glaive that...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
admin 9 February 2020

BBC Radio Interviews: Khanda/pistol from Nottingham

Gurinder Singh Mann was on several BBC Radio stations describing the importance of the Khanda/pistol which has been recreated in 3d. The...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
Gurinder Singh Mann 2 February 2020

Rare Sikh Maharajah’s Sword recreated in 3d

Khanda/pistol of Patiala This sword referred to as a Khanda is characterised by a basket hilt and a  double-edged blade. Whilst traditionally...
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Conferences
Gurinder Singh Mann 21 January 2020

Call for papers: International Sikh Research Conference 2020

Sixth International Sikh Research Conference 2020 13th June 2020 University of Warwick The ISRC has been successful in arranging five conferences in...
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Sikh relics
Gurinder Singh Mann 28 September 2019

Sikh relics at the Royal Armories

Ranjeet Singh. Gouache painting by an Indian painter. In 1838 the Governor-General of India Lord Auckland arrived in Lahore to persuade Maharajah...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 7 September 2019

Guru Nanak depicted through Sikh relics and artefacts in the UK

“Guru Nanak depicted through Sikh relics and artefacts in the UK” A Journey of 550 Years: Sikh Studies in Academia Centre of...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
Gurinder Singh Mann 4 September 2019

Sikh lecture and Digital Showcase-University of Wolverhampton

Inaugural Conference of the Centre for Sikh and Panjabi Studies (Post 1) Commemorating 550 years on the life of Guru Nanak ji....
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
Gurinder Singh Mann 20 August 2019

BBC Interview Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum

The Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum was featured on BBC East Midlands TV on 08/08/2019. Watch the interview above.
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
Gurinder Singh Mann 18 August 2019

Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum BBC Radio

Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum Coverage on BBC Radio BBC Radio interview with Gurinder Singh Mann on the Martin Ballard Show BBC Radio...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
Gurinder Singh Mann 18 August 2019

World’s First Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum (ASVM) Launched

Thursday 8th August 2019 New Walk Museum and Art Gallery, Leicester, UK Thursday 8th August saw the launch of a new ground...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
Gurinder Singh Mann 15 August 2019

Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum-Media coverage

Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum Media coverage in the UK and in India. Leicester Mercury Tribune India Times of India
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
Gurinder Singh Mann 27 July 2019

Sikh History Walking Tour- London

Sikh History Walking Tour 27th July 2019, London Sikh History Walking Tour 27th July 2019 London Great day on Saturday with many...
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British and the Sikhs
Gurinder Singh Mann 11 March 2019

Book: The British and the Sikhs: Discovery, Warfare and Friendship.

The British and the Sikhs: Discovery, Warfare and Friendship. Gurinder Singh Mann Helion Press, 2019 The Sikh Confederacy consisting of military units...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
Gurinder Singh Mann 10 March 2019

Jewellery of suffragette Princess Sophia Duleep Singh comes alive

‘Queen Victoria still looked after Sophia and made provisions for her to live here in the UK, which shows that she had...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
Gurinder Singh Mann 24 February 2019

BBC coverage of the ‘Legacy of Sophia Duleep Singh Event

BBC coverage of the ‘Legacy of Sophia Duleep Singh Event New Walk Museum, Leicester 21st Feb 2019. Featuring the 3d relics of...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
Gurinder Singh Mann 24 February 2019

3D Relics of the Sikh Empire at Sophia Duleep Singh discussion

3D Relics of the Sikh Empire showcased at Princess Sophia Duleep Singh discussion, In Leicester UK The fourth event where the Sikh...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
Gurinder Singh Mann 1 December 2018

History meets Technology part 2- Mapping the Sikh Museum

When history meets Technology part 2 Mapping the online Sikh Museum ” An amazing eye opener. Thank You” ” Really interesting.Learnt alot”...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 27 November 2018

Sophia Duleep Singh event at Parliament

Essex Cultural Diversity Project  Celebrating the life and achievements of Sophia Duleep SinghTuesday 27th November 2018 House of Commons,Parliament Square, LondonEssex Cultural Diversity Project...
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Articles
Gurinder Singh Mann 23 November 2018

Remembering Guru Nanak-From darkness unto light

Guru Nanak Dev (1469-1539), who founded the Sikh faith, dedicated his life to spreading the word of God. Fighting ritualism, orthodoxy and...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
Gurinder Singh Mann 17 November 2018

When history meets Technology-Mapping the online Sikh Museum

When history meets Technology-Mapping the online Sikh Museum ” very useful and Informative session” ” very good and insightful talk” Saturday 17th...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
Gurinder Singh Mann 26 October 2018

Sophia Duleep Singh featured in new Suffragette Exhibition

Leicester City Council Staff (Museums/Events Teams) and Leicester City Councillors and the SMI. Alice Hawkins and the Votes For Women exhibition New...
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Sophia Duleep Singh
Gurinder Singh Mann 23 October 2018

Suffragette Relay Flag and the Story of Sophia Duleep Singh

23rd October 2018 Great turn out at Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara, Leicester where people came to hear more about the 100th anniversary...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 23 September 2018

Final day Sikh Conference Badhi Kalan

3 day conference on Sikh institutions, Sikh scriptures and Sikh sampradayas concluded on 23rd September 2018.Big congregation of Nirmalas, Udasis, sewapanthis, Nihang...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 21 September 2018

Sri Dasam Granth Sahib in relation to Shastars

Lecture on Sri Dasam Granth Sahib in relation to Shastars Day 1 Sikh Conference at Badhni Kalan. 3 day conference on Sikh...
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British and the Sikhs
Gurinder Singh Mann 18 September 2018

Sikh Relics and artefacts in the UK lecture in Delhi

Sikh Relics and artefacts in the UK lecture 18th September 2018 Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi On the 18th September...
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Articles
Gurinder Singh Mann 28 July 2018

Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum Coverage: Times of India

Sikh History at a Touching distance- Times of India Interview with Gurinder Singh Mann, Head of the Sikh Museum Initiative.
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Conferences
Gurinder Singh Mann 7 July 2018

Sikh Relics and artefacts-Thetford and Punjab Festival

Sikh Relics and Artefacts:From the past to the technological future Saturday 7th July 2018 Guildhall, Thetford “The Sikh past can be preserved...
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Anglo Sikh Wars
Gurinder Singh Mann 20 June 2018

More exposure needed on the Anglo Sikh Wars

Kartar Singh(L), Gurinder Singh Mann, Dr Christopher Brice, Amarpal Sidhu. Meet the Authors: Sikh Empire & the Anglo Sikh Wars 20th June...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 10 June 2018

Fifth UK Sikh Conference sets a milestone in Sikh Studies

5th International Sikh Research Conference 2018 10th June 2018 University of Warwick The fifth International Sikh Research Conference (ISRC) took place at...
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Conferences
Gurinder Singh Mann 10 June 2018

General Baghel Singh: the ‘Conqueror of Delhi’

General Baghel Singh: the ‘Conqueror of Delhi’-An assessment of his achievements through statehood and heritage. Lecture given at the 5th International Sikh...
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Anglo Sikh Wars
Gurinder Singh Mann 26 May 2018

Sikh Museum Initiative receives award for Anglo Sikh Wars project

Sikh Museum Initiative receives award in India. *The Sikh Museum Initiative’s project on the Anglo Sikh Wars has been commended by organisations...
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Anglo Sikh Wars
Gurinder Singh Mann 26 May 2018

Lecture report: Sikh Relics of the Anglo Sikh Wars

Gurinder Singh Mann with Dr. Sukhdarshan Singh Khehra and Dr Paramvir Singh Lecture report: Sikh Relics of the Anglo Sikh Wars Sri...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
Gurinder Singh Mann 12 May 2018

Leicester Mercury Coverage of the online Sikh Museum

Leicester Mercury Coverage of the online Sikh Museum published on 12th May 2018.
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
Gurinder Singh Mann 11 May 2018

Visionary Sikh Art exhibition launches in Leicester

(R-L) Jasbir Mann(Falcon’s Primary School, Councillor Vijay Riyait, Kartar Singh(SMI), Gurinder Singh Mann(SMI), Councillor Manjula Sood, Kerry Grey(LASALS), Raj Mann(SMI), Jasmohan Obhi...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
Gurinder Singh Mann 10 May 2018

World’s first Online Sikh Museum project launches at new exhibition

Sikh Museum Initiative given funding for an online museum Objects will be 3d modelled from public and private collections People will be...
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Anglo Sikh Wars
Gurinder Singh Mann 7 April 2018

Exhibition award given to Sikh scholar Gurinder Singh Mann

Exhibition award featured in the Leicester Mercury Leicester Mercury coverage of the award given to Gurinder Singh Mann and the Sikh Museum...
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Anglo Sikh Wars
Gurinder Singh Mann 29 March 2018

Getting back Kohinoor not easy: Says Gurinder Singh Mann

Gurinder Singh’s Mann was asked about the kohinoor as part of his lecture on Sikh Relics and Artefacts at Khalsa College, Amritsar....
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Sophia Duleep Singh
Gurinder Singh Mann 8 March 2018

History of Sikh Women lecture

Moving Towards Gender Equality Lectures Celebrating International Women’s Day RBS Auditorium London 08/03/2018 An inspiring evening yesterday with talks and discussion on...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 1 March 2018

Lecture: Sikhs in World War 1

” Britain didn’t fight the Word Wars-the British Empire did” Newarke Houses Museum Leicester March 1st 2018 Thanks to Metro Boulot Dodo...
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Sophia Duleep Singh
Gurinder Singh Mann 14 February 2018

Sophia Duleep Singh: The Princess and Suffragette who stamped her authority in the UK

Sophia Duleep Singh stamped her authority in more ways than one and in 2018 she is being remembered in a fitting way...
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Anglo Sikh Wars
Gurinder Singh Mann 6 January 2018

BBC Radio Leicester Interview on the Anglo Sikh Wars project

Interview with Gurinder Singh Mann on the success of the Anglo Sikh Wars project and his appearance on Celebrity Antiques Roadtrip. Jo...
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Anglo Sikh Wars
Gurinder Singh Mann 27 December 2017

Gurinder Singh Mann appears on BBC Celebrity antiques TV programme

The Sikh Museum Initiative (SMI) formulated the Anglo Sikh Wars project this year to shed light on the highly contested wars between...
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Conferences
Gurinder Singh Mann 24 October 2017

Special lecture: Sikh Arms and Armour in the Royal Collection report

New Walk Museum and Art Gallery, Leicester, 18th October 2017 A special lecture on Sikh Arms and Armour took place on 18th...
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Conferences
Gurinder Singh Mann 21 October 2017

ISRC 2018 Call for papers

ISRC 2018 Call for papers We are announcing our call for papers for the 5th International Sikh Research Conference. This will be...
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Anglo Sikh Wars
Gurinder Singh Mann 29 September 2017

Anglo-Sikh Wars: A Journey into Sikh Relics and Artefacts in the UK

Orders & Medals Research Society(OMRS) Crown Plaza Stratford-upon-Avon Saturday 16th September “An excellent Convention which must rank as one of the very...
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British and the Sikhs
Gurinder Singh Mann 9 September 2017

Saragarhi: The True Story filming

Gurinder Singh Mann interviewed for Saragarhi: The True Story Saragarhi: The True Story, the documentary of 21 Sikh soldiers who defended their...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 4 July 2017

Research Conference details global contribution to Sikh studies

ISRC 2017 Research Conference details global contribution to Sikh studies University of Warwick, Coventry, UK Saturday 17th June 2017The annual International Sikh...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 27 May 2017

Register for the International Sikh Research Conference 2017

ISRC 2017 Register now Convened by Gurinder Singh Mann and Harjinder Singh Lallie Please find attached the final call for registrations for...
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Anglo Sikh Wars
Gurinder Singh Mann 13 March 2017

First ever 3D augmented reality exhibition launched in Leicester: Anglo Sikh Wars 1845-1849

From left to right – Councillor Piara Singh Clair, Head of Museums Sarah Levitt, Captain Makand Singh, Head of SMI Gurinder Singh...
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Conferences
Gurinder Singh Mann 31 December 2016

Sikh history, heritage: Lectures and developments 2016

Sikh history, heritage: Lectures and developments 2016 Another packed year full of disseminating information on Sikh history and heritage, working with talented...
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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum
Gurinder Singh Mann 26 December 2016

The Anglo Sikh Wars: The Battle of Ferozeshah 171st anniversary lecture held at Newarke Houses Museum

A special lecture took place in Leicester on friday 9th December. It was part of a series of events undertaken by the...
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Anglo Sikh Wars
Gurinder Singh Mann 26 December 2016

Battle of Ferozeshah discussed on BBC Radio Leicester

Gurinder Singh Mann, Head of the SMI was at BBC Radio Leicester on the Ben Jackson show. He was interviewed about the...
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Uncategorised
Gurinder Singh Mann 26 December 2016

Sikh Museum Initiative on the Akaal Channel

  Head of the SMI, Gurinder Singh Mann discusses the importance of Sikh artefacts and relics on the Akaal channel. There was...
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Articles
Gurinder Singh Mann 5 November 2016

Akali Phula Singh a ‘sort of night templar’

Akali Phula Singh depicted on ivory Akali Phula Singh, the head of the Akal Takht and the Akali Nihangs was suspicious of...
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Anglo Sikh Wars
Gurinder Singh Mann 16 October 2016

Anglo Sikh Wars project launched in Leicester

The Sikh Museum Initiative is pleased to announce the launch of the Anglo Sikh Wars website. The site will cover all information...
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Conferences
Gurinder Singh Mann 13 September 2016

The technological revolution in promoting Sikh arts

The technological revolution in promoting Sikh arts Gurinder Singh Mann, Sikh Museum Initiative (SMI) Lecture delivered at British Association for the Study...
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Dasam Granth
Gurinder Singh Mann 20 August 2016

Discourse on the martial scripture

The Granth of Guru Gobind Singh: Essays, Lectures and Translations reviewedby Chhanda Chatterje, Professor, Dept of History, Visva-bharati university, West Bengal This...
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Conferences
Gurinder Singh Mann 15 June 2016

International Sikh Research Conference showcases the depth in global Sikh research.

ISRC 2016 held at the University of Warwick was a major success. The third International Sikh Research Conference (ISRC) showcased the research...
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Dasam Granth
Gurinder Singh Mann 4 June 2016

Sikh scholar honoured for research on Sri Dasam Granth Sahib

Sikh scholar Gurinder Singh honoured with a plaque and Siropa. Shri Guru Ravi Dass temple, Leicester 03/06/2015Gurinder Singh Mann had a pleasure...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 4 June 2016

SMI lecture: Jassa Singh Ramgharia was a ‘lion in battle’

Ramgharia Council UK celebrates: Ramgharia Misl Day On Monday 30th May Gurinder Singh Mann delivered a special presentation on the history and...
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Uncategorised
Gurinder Singh Mann 14 May 2016

Guru Gobind Singh’s armour recreated in 3D

Taran3D has joined with the Sikh Museum Initiative (SMI) to recreate one of the plates from the body armour of Guru Gobind...
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Uncategorised
Gurinder Singh Mann 14 May 2016
The Granth of Guru Gobind Singh USA book release Sikh scholar Gurinder Singh Mann  and Dr Kamalroop Singh  released their book ‘The...
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Uncategorised
Gurinder Singh Mann 15 March 2016

SMI lecture: Sikh Relics and Artefacts in the UK

Sikh Relics and Artefacts in the UKUniversity of LeicesterLeicester On Tuesday 8th March 2016, the University of Leicester’s Sikh Society and the...
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Uncategorised
Gurinder Singh Mann 28 January 2016

International Sikh Research Conference 2016: Call for papers

The ISRC has been successful in arranging two conferences in Sikh studies in the UK. We aim to encourage the global Sikh...
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Uncategorised
Gurinder Singh Mann 25 January 2016

The Guru’s warrior scripture

The Guru’s warrior scripture A portrait of the Tenth Guru hunting from the ‘Anandpuri’ recension of Dasam Granth from 1696 AD. ©...
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Uncategorised
Gurinder Singh Mann 15 November 2015

Sikh World War memorial unveiled in the UK

A memorial in honour of Sikh soldiers who fought during World War One has been unveiled at the National Memorial Arboretum in...
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Uncategorised
Gurinder Singh Mann 15 October 2015

Meeting of Sikh academics in the UK

A meeting of Sikh academics and scholars which took place at SOAS (School of Oriental and Asian Studies) on 09/10/2015. Discussions are...
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British and the Sikhs
Gurinder Singh Mann 26 August 2015

Sikh Museum Initiative looks at the relationship between the British and the Sikhs.

There has been a long history linking the Sikhs to the British since the eighteenth century. This history is relatively unknown and...
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Uncategorised
Gurinder Singh Mann 23 August 2015

Sikh Army Identity in World War 1

Sikh Army Identity in World War 1 Alternative Stories from the trenches Commemorations of Indian soldiers in World War 1 Concurrences in...
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Uncategorised
Gurinder Singh Mann 2 August 2015

The Treasuries of Sikh Relics and Artefacts: From the Past to the Technological Future.

Gurinder Singh Mann and Taranjit SinghSikh Museum InitiativeSikh Studies ConferenceImperial CollegeLondonAugust 1st 2015 Ranjit Singh on his conquest of becoming Maharaja of...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 25 June 2015

Order:The Granth of Guru Gobind Singh: Essays, Lectures and Translations

The Granth of Guru Gobind Singh: Essays Lectures and Translations (Oxford University Press). 2015 With Kamalroop Singh. In the Granth of Guru...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 25 June 2015

Sikh Museum Initiative: Documenting Sikh relics and Artefacts in the UK

International Sikh Research Conference 2015 University of Warwick, UK. Sunday 28th June 2015.  Sikh Museum Initiative:  Documenting Sikh Relics and Artefacts in...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 3 May 2015

Auction of Sikh Relics in the west has reached alarming proportions: Sikh Scholar

The Hindustan Times in India (Patiala pages) printed an article related to my thoughts on Sikh Relics. 30/04/2015
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Gurinder Singh Mann 3 May 2015

Sikh Relics and Artifacts in the UK:Punjabi Press Coverage

Coverage of the lecture Sikh Artifacts and Relics in the UK. In Punjabi Newspapers.
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Gurinder Singh Mann 3 May 2015

Lecture report: Sikh Artifacts and Relics in the UK

Dr Paramvir Singh, Dr Jaspal Singh, Gurinder Singh Mann and Dr Sarbjinder Singh.  Prof. Harbans SinghDepartment of Encyclopaedia of SikhismPunjabi University, Patiala...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 20 March 2015

The buying and selling of Gurbani for a buck

Stone printed manuscript of Sri Dasam Granth Sahib, withdrawn from sale.  Wahe Guru Ji Ka Khalsa Wahe Guru Ji Ki Fateh The...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 14 February 2015

Call for papers: 2nd International Sikh Research Conference

The annual International Sikh Research Conference (ISRC) has been established because there has been a serious neglect of Sikh Studies in the...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 4 October 2014

First look: Akali Phula Singh and his Turban

Panjab Cultural Association presents: Akali Phula Singh and his Turban Gurinder Singh Mann and Kamalroop Singh 
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Gurinder Singh Mann 7 September 2014

Gurinder Singh Mann at the Anandpur Sahib Heritage Foundation event.

Anandpur Sahib is the location where two of the most important festivals are celebrated: Baisakhi-the birth of the Khalsa and Holla Mohalla-...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 9 August 2014

Sikh Studies Conference provides insights on new research

Sikh Studies Conference at Imperial College, London   August 2nd, 2014 The first Annual Sikh Studies Conference, Imperial College, London brought together scholars,...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 19 July 2014

Sikh Studies Conference 2014: Dasam Granth: A historical perspective of the Khalsa from Eighteenth Century texts.

Dasam Granth: A historical perspective of the Khalsa from Eighteenth Century texts. ‘the Dasam Granth shared with the Adi Granth the status...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 13 July 2014

Sikh scholar discusses the history of the Akali Nihangs

New Walk Museum and Art Gallery, Leicester on 13th July 2014 hosted a lecture on the Akali Nihangs. This was part of...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 19 June 2014

Sikh Research Conference Abstract: The Importance of Sikh Relics and Manuscripts in the UK.

The Importance of Sikh Relics and Manuscripts in the UK.  INTERNATIONAL SIKH RESEARCH CONFERENCE 28 JUNE 2014,  UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK  Gurinder Singh...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 10 May 2014

Sikh Research Conference 2014: Book your place

You can now book your place at the International Sikh Research Conference 2014. Taking place on Saturday 28th June 2014 at the University...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 5 May 2014

Sri Akal Takht Sahib gives mandate to challenge those who doubt Sri Dasam Granth Sahib.

Sri Akal Takht Sahib gives mandate to challenge those who doubt Sri Dasam Granth Sahib. In 2006, the people who doubted Sri...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 27 March 2014

Rare Sikh manuscripts presented at 2nd Max Arthur Macauliffe Conference, Ireland.

Translating the Sikh: An assessment of the works of Leyden, Trumpp and Macauliffe. Gurinder Singh Mann  In my lecture on 22nd March...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 13 March 2014

2nd Max Arthur Macauliffe Conference, Ireland 2014

2nd Max Arthur Macauliffe Conference,University College Cork, IrelandSaturday 22 March, 2014 Following on from last year’s successful ‘Representing Sikhism’ conference held to...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 8 February 2014

The Granth Sahib of the Tenth Guru as described by Pandit Sharda Ram

The account below describes gives one reason why Guru Gobind Singh composed bani and created a new Granth Sahib. I have footnoted...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 12 January 2014

Sikh Research Conference 2014

Sikh Scholar Gurinder Singh Mann is Co-founder of the SRC The annual international Sikh Research Conference (SRC) has been established because there...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 24 December 2013

Anglo-Sikh Wars: Sikhs betrayed at Christmas

The Khalsa Fauj were betrayed by Lal Singh and Tej Singh on  22nd December 1845 during theAnglo Sikh Wars. Raja Lal Singh,...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 15 December 2013

The Akalis and the Anglo-Sikh Wars

Fig 1. Akali Nihang in Lahore: Armed to the teeth The following description narrates the salient features of the Akalis, including their...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 7 December 2013

Sikh Charaina with depictions of Guru Nanak and Bhai Mardana

Char-aina or literally the four mirrors. Four plates worn over a shirt of mail in Persia, India and Central Asia. Usually they...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 26 November 2013

Christian Missionary describes the Akali Nihangs in 1832.

Model of Akali Phula Singh at Gurudwara Mehtiana Sahib, Jagroan Joseph Wolff (1795 -1862), was a Christian missionary, was born in Germany. He...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 24 November 2013

Guru Gobind Singh instructs the Sikhs after Guru Tegh Bahadur’s martyrdom

Sign at Gurdwara Sis Ganj, the site where Guru Tegh Bahadur met his martyrdom. The Gurdwara was built by Baba Baghel Singh,...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 23 November 2013

Saragarhi:The forgotten battle Book launch

Jay Singh Sohal with Gurinder Singh Mann The book Saragarhi by Jay Singh-Sohal was launched on 21 November 2013.   It was...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 17 November 2013

Guru Nanak came to redeem the Dark Age of Kaljug

ਸੁਣੀ ਪੁਕਾਰਿ ਦਾਤਾਰ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਜਗ ਮਾਹਿ ਪਠਾਇਆ || ਚਰਨ ਧੋਇ ਰਹਰਾਸਿ ਕਰਿ ਚਰਣਾਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਸਿੱਖਾਂ ਪੀਲਾਇਆ ||ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਕਲਿਜੁਗ ਅੰਦਰ...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 15 November 2013

The Ardas in the handwriting of Guru Gobind Singh

Photo: Opening lines of the ArdasLocation: private collection. “…Tenth Master. First remember the Divine Might, and then meditate on Guru Nanak. Then...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 11 November 2013

Maharajah Ranjit Singh and the Sikh Scriptures part 2

Maharaja Ranjit Singh Panorama, Amritsar depicting the Koh-i-Noor being given to Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Shah Shuja Durrani was Ruler of Afghanistan in...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 2 November 2013

Maharajah Ranjit Singh and the Sikh Scriptures part 1

Ranjit Singh the Maharajah of Panjab had full faith in both Scriptures: Guru Granth Sahib and Sri Dasam Granth Sahib. He undertook...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 9 October 2013

Sri Guru Ram Das: Know yourself not your body.

Advice to the Guru’s followers: Bhai Mahan Nand and Bidhi Chand Image: RAJASTHAN, EARLY 19TH CENTURY : Devanagari inscription: Private collection:  Bhai...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 15 September 2013

Sri Dasam Granth Sahib panel discussion

Discussion on Sri Dasam Granth Sahib: GetPunjabi TV channel. Questions asked by Gurcharanjit Singh Lamba. With Sikh Scholars: Dr Harbhajan Singh, Gurinder...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 6 August 2013

The Granth of Guru Gobind Singh: lecture

Lectures delivered at: Sanj Jose Gurdwara, California 27/07/2013, Riverside Gurdwara, California 28/07/2013, The Sikh Cultural Center, New York:03/08/2013 Sri Guru Granth Sahib...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 13 July 2013

LEGACY OF THE KHALSA: THE ETERNAL SCRIPTURES 2013

LEGACY OF THE KHALSA: THE ETERNAL SCRIPTURESON JULY 27TH 2013 AT GURDWARA SAHIB SAN JOSE, CA USA I will be undertaking a...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 26 June 2013

Dasam Granth a post 1984 narrative

A decorated manuscript of Sri Dasam Granth Sahib kept at Sikh Reference Library Amritsar. When I began my research on the Granth...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 8 June 2013

Takht Hazur Sahib a presentation to children

08/06/2013 I undertook a small talk on Takht Hazur Sahib for Sikh children attending Sikhi classes at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Holy Bones,...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 2 June 2013

Sri Dasam Granth Sahib at the Sri Akal Takht Sahib

An old engraving showing Granthis reciting from two Granths: this is similar to the painting created by August Schoefft. After discussing the important of...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 5 May 2013

Sikh Scholar: Gurinder Singh Mann Video

The Youtube advertising video for my work:
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Gurinder Singh Mann 25 April 2013

The Kavi Durbar of Guru Gobind Singh by Gurinder Singh Mann

The Kavi Durbar of Guru Gobind Singh A insight into rare manuscripts scribed in the Court of Guru Gobind Singh The Kavi Durbar of...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 13 April 2013

Guru Gobind Singh Darshan: A Sikh scholar Baisakhi special

A depiction of the Tenth Guru of the Sikhs: Guru Gobind Singh from paintings.The Guru is painted according to the artist and not...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 10 April 2013

Gurinder Singh Mann meets Gyani Sher Singh Nihang

 Gyani Sher Singh presented with the Sri Dasam Granth Sahib Q and A book. Gyani Sher Singh Nihang is based at Ambala...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 3 April 2013

The Throne of Akal and the Holy relics of the Khalsa

The Throne of Akal and the Holy relics of the Khalsa by Gurinder Singh Mann, Leicester, UK. Chakkars of Baba Deep Singh...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 31 March 2013

Dasam Granth Questions and Answers presented to Sikh Scholars

On my recent trip to the Panjab (March 2013) i met up with several scholars at Panjabi University, Patiala. This included Dr...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 4 March 2013

Baba Sahib Singh Kaladhari: The real Akali

Photographed at Akali Nihang Singh Gurdwara, adjacent to Takht Damdama Sahib in 2006.  The Buddha Dal was in charge of numerous Gurdwaras...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 15 February 2013

Bhai Nand Lal: The poet laureate of Guru Gobind Singh’s Kavi Durbar.

Gurinder Singh Mann, Leicester, UK  This week sees the launch of a brand new website: www.bhainandlal.com  promoting the virtues and history of...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 19 January 2013

The Queens of the Khalsa, Bhai Shia Singh and the quest for the missing Dasam Pothis.

The Queens of the Khalsa, Bhai Shia Singh and the quest for the missing Dasam Pothis. In the Durbar of the Tenth...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 9 December 2012

Sikh Channel Interviews: Sri Dasam Granth Sahib and British and the Sikhs.

Gurinder Singh Mann, Sikh scholar recorded two programmes at the Sikh Channel on 09/12/2012.Interviewed by Rajinder Singh for the Ek Conscious Show. 1. Sri...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 11 November 2012

The Sikh Soldiers and Guru Granth Sahib

THE CAMPAIGN IN MESOPOTAMIA 1914-1918The Sikhs fought under the British in both World War 1 and World World War 2. The contribution...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 7 November 2012

Sikh Formations Book review: Sri Dasam Granth: Questions and Answers

Sri Dasam Granth Sahib: questions and answers Gurinder Singh Mann & Kamalroop Singh, Archimedes Press, 2011.£8.99, ISBN 978-0-9568435-0-0 In Sri Dasam Granth...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 4 November 2012

British and the Sikhs: The Impact and Legacy of Colonial Dominance in the Punjab: Lecture report

The Punjab Research Group at University of Wolverhampton, UK: 4/11/2012.  Room MC437, Millennium City Building, South Campus, University of Wolverhampton, Wulfruna Street,  Wolverhampton. WV1...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 26 October 2012

‘British and the Sikhs: The Impact and Legacy of Colonial Dominance in the Punjab.

I will be doing a talk on the British and the Sikhs at the Punjab Research Group meeting 3rd November 2012 at...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 15 October 2012

Shiromani Khalsa Panth Akali Buddha Dal Panjva Takht

Sahib Singh Baba Joginder Singh the acting head of the Baba Buddha Dal has been in the UK visiting the sangat. He...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 13 October 2012

Historical sources on Guru Granth Sahib and Sri Dasam Granth

This article was written for the Sikh Magazine Sant Sipahai and published in March 2010.  Historical sources on Guru Granth Sahib and...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 5 September 2012

Sikhs and the British: The Charter Act and the beginnings of the missionary movement.

Sikhs and the British: The Charter Act and the beginnings of the missionary movement. Sikh Historian Gurinder Singh Mann, discusses the relatively...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 30 June 2012

THIS SITE IS NOW CALLED www.sikhscholar.co.uk

I have decided to rename this site to www.sikhscholar.co.uk, my other work and sites which i have connections with can be seen...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 19 June 2012

Dr Leyden Project at the Panjab Research Group

  Panjab Research Group lectures : 29/10/2011. Wolfson College, University of Oxford, Linton Road  Oxford OX2 6UDThe Punjab Research Group is a...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 1 June 2012

British and the Sikhs: Interview with veteran Sikh historian Gurinder Singh Mann

The video of my interview on the Sikh Channel regarding various themes of Sikh history. From the Granth of Guru Gobind Singh...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 19 May 2012

Ramgharia Dynasty: Bhai Hardas and Jassa Singh Ramgharia

Ramgharia Dynasty: Bhai Hardas and Jassa Singh Ramgharia.  From the Tenth Guru to the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.  Gurinder Singh Mann...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 12 May 2012

British and the Sikhs: The Akali Nihangs part 3

Sir John login and Duleep Singh, lady login with an introduction by colonel G. B. Malleson, c.s.i., London, W. H. Allen &...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 7 May 2012

British and the Sikhs: The treaty of Duleep Singh and the surrender of the Koh-i-noor

One of the documents I discussed on the Sikh Channel Interview: The following is the treaty between the British and the Lahore Government. Dated...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 6 May 2012

Sri Takhat Harimandir Sahib Patna Sahib: A perspective of its History and Maryada

Essay written for Sant Sipahi magazine in 2008.Publishing for the first time on the internet due to the discussion of Charles Wilkins visit to the Takht...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 6 May 2012

Gurinder Singh Mann: British and the Sikhs discussion on Sikh Channel.

I was on the Sikh Channel discussing the relationship between the British and the Sikhs. Discussion with Rajinder SinghSikh ChannelLondonMay 2012 I went through...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 2 May 2012

British and the Sikhs: The Akali Nihangs part 2

Sir Lepel Henry Griffin (20 July 1838 – 9 March 1908) was a British administrator and diplomat during the British Raj period...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 29 April 2012

British and the Sikhs: The Akali Nihangs part 1

I will be posting up many accounts of the Sikhs and the British that I have collected in my research. The following is one showing...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 29 April 2012

The Living Guru Granth Sahib exhibtion 2008

In 2008, the New Walk Museum, Leicester held an exhibition to commemorate the 300 years of Gurta Gadi celebrations.The Museum was the...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 1 April 2012

Restoring an Old manuscript of Guru Granth Sahib

Restoration project of an old Guru Granth Manuscript.Sikh Lobby Group Quarterly meetingGuru Panth Parkash Gurdwara19 Ashford Road  Leicester LE2 6AA01/04/2012 I undertook a brief...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 15 February 2012

The traditional view about the Sri Dasam Granth Sahib –‘The Global Vision of Guru Gobind Singh that is’.

A rejoinder to IJ Singh: ‘Sikhi: The Global Vision That Was’ By Gurinder Singh Mann & Kamalroop Singh, UK, February 2012. ‘Sach...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 28 January 2012

Guru Nanak Sikh Lecture 2011, Leicestershire

THE ANNUAL GURU NANAK LECTURE  The Sikh Welfare and Cultural Society  At County Hall, Leicestershire County Hall, Leicester. A brief talk on...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 20 December 2011

Turban of the Sikhs presentation

As part of the Dastar Day programme on 25th September 2011 in conjunction with the Sikh channel. I helped with the Panjab...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 11 December 2011

Dr Leyden’s Panjabi Translations website

The Panjab Cultural Association (PCA) UK have released the website on the translations of Dr John Leyden. Dr Leyden who was a...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 3 December 2011

The Lost British accounts of the Sikhs: Lecture report

A report on the lecture by Gurinder Singh Mann on the first English translations of Sikh texts. Prepared by Panjab Cultural Association...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 14 November 2011

The lost British accounts of Sikh texts

The Lost British Accounts of the Sikhs Texts lecture
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Gurinder Singh Mann 6 August 2011

Sri Dasam Granth Sahib Questions and Answers

Sri Dasam Granth Sahib: Questions and Answers Gurinder Singh Mann and Kamalroop Singh.ISBN: 978-0956843500Pages: 120, Images: 17 images black and white, Price:...
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Gurinder Singh Mann 4 August 2011

Dasam Granth Questions and Answers book review: by Dr Harpal Singh Pannu

Sri Dasam Granth Sahib: Questions and Answers Gurinder Singh Mann & Kamalroop Singh After going through this book I felt it is...
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