The Sikh history of 18th century is replete with horrent Sakas of Shahids. In addition to the two Ghallugharas – Chhota Ghallughara (1746) and Wadda Ghallughara (1762) a series of valorous Shahids – Baba Banda Singh Bahadur JI (1916), Bhai Taru Singh Ji (1727), Bhai Mani Singh Ji (1738), Bhai Bota Singh Ji and Bhai Garja Singh Ji (1939), Bhai Haqiqat Rai Ji (1742), Bhai Taroo Singh Ji (1745), Bhai Subeg Singh Ji and his son Bhai Shahbaz Singh Ji (1945), Baba Dip Singh JI (1757), Bhai Mehtab Singh Ji also spelled as Bhai Matab Singh Ji) and Bhai Sukha Singh Ji who assassinated Masse Khan Raghar in 1740 are unforgettable and every Sikh will remember these Shahids for their courage, stead fastens and fearlessness for all times to come. In addition to these several other Sikhs who sacrificed their lives to uphold their religious belief will be also always remembered with respect.

Saradhs also called sharadhs are forbidden in Sikh religion whereas in Hindu
religion saradhs are held in memory of the deceased ancestors every year in the
month of Asu, the seventh desi month which corresponds to the month of September.
In this month, during the first half of the lunar month i.e. the darkness pakh
which starts with the full moon day and ends on the no moon day. Saradhs are held in
memory of the deceased pitters (ancestors).

He said, “I had given verbal order not to stop the train. According to the order I was driving at full speed but when the train touched the body of Shahid Partap Singh and the train’s chhaja (extending portion) I felt as if the train had hit a hillock. Thus my hand got separated from the vacuum and the train stopped. I felt as if it was by God’s grace that the train stopped. Making enquires it was found that what the driver said was true. The driver said I had not used the brake it was some supernatural power that had stopped the train. 

The word Morcha is derived from the Persian word ‘Murchah’ or Murchal. Literally it means entrenchments, fortification or battle front. In simple words it means a systematic peaceful struggle to attain a goal.

The Tarn Taran Sahib also spelled as Tarun Taarun Sahib is a prominent City in Punjab. On June 16, 2006 on the occasion of the 400th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji Tarn Taran Sahib was declared a district.

At Gurdwara Guru Ka Bagh Sahib which is situated in village Ghookewali, Tehsil Ajnala,  District Amritsar about 20 kms north of Amritsar, there are two historical Gurdwara Sahibs within the main complex, commemorating respectively Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji's (1563-1606)  visit in 1585 and Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib's visit in 1664. Guru Ka Bagh Sahib is laid out  on the site of a bagh (garden) which gave the place its name.  

Sri Guru Har Krishan Sahib (1656-1664) the eighth Guru or prophet teacher of the Sikhs was the younger son of Sri Guru Har Rai Sahib (1630-1661) the seventh Guru of the Sikhs and Mata Krishan Kaur Ji.

 Shaheed Bhai Taroo Singh Ji as a staunch follower of Sikhism. He was a brave and dauntless Sikh. He was born in a Jatt Sikh family of village Puhla, Tehsil Patti, District Tarn Taran of Punjab, which at that time fell in Tehsil Kasur of District Lahore (now in Pakistan).

 Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib (1595-1644) the Sixth Guru (prophet teacher) of the Sikhs was the only son of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the Fifth Guru of the Sikhs and Mata Ganga Ji. He was born on Har Vadi 7, 1652 Bikrimi i.e. June 19, 1595 at Vadali (now called Vadali Guru) about 7 kms west of Amritsar, District Amritsar, Punjab.

Bhagat Kabir Ji's full name was Kabir Das. 'Kabir' in Arabic language means 'great` and the word 'dasa' in Sanskrit language meansa slave or a servant.He is one of the medieval Indian Saints of Bhakti and Sufi movements whose compositions Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji included in Adi Granth Sahib. 

Gurdwara Ghallughara Sahib, Chhamb Kahnuwan, District Gurdaspur, Punjab
The Sikh history of the 16th, 17th and 18th century is replete with atrocities impinged on the Sikhs by the Mughal and Afghan invaders and their descendents who ruled India.