History of Early Gursikhs

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Bhai Tiratha

Bhai Tiratha was a devoted Sikh of the time of Guru Ram Das. His name figures in Bhai Gurdas, Varan, XI. 17. He once came to the Guru to seek instruction. The latter...

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Bhai Tota

Bhai Tota , a devoted Sikh contemporary of Guru Arjan and of Guru Hargobind. During latter’s time, he, along with Bhai Tiloka, came to be known as a soldier, adept...

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Bhat Jaita

Bhat Jaita, was a devout Sikh of the time of Guru Arjan. He had received initiation at the hands of the Guru at Amritsar. Returning home, he, along with his companions,...

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Jati Mall

JATI MALL (d. 1642), also referred to as Jati Malik or Malak JatI, was the son of Bhai Singha who laid down his life for Guru Hargobind in the battle of Amritsar(1629). Brahman by...

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Mian Mir

Mir Mohammed Muayyinul Islam, (1550-1635) popularly known as Sain Mian Mir was a famous Muslim Sufi saint who resided in Lahore specifically in the town of Begampura (in present-day Pakistan). He belonged to the Qadiri order of Sufism. He...

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Pir Budhu Shah

He was a Sufi Muslim by birth and when he met Guru Nanak, founder of Sikhism, he converted to Sikhism He is venerated by Sikhs, Muslims, and Hindus.Peer Budhan Ali...

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Seth Tiloka

Seth Tiloka, a rich merchant of Fatehpur, was a pious Sikh of the time of Guru Arjan. He, accompanied by some other Sikhs, once visited the Guru at Amritsar. Guru Arjan...

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Shiam Singh

Shiam Singh (d. 1705), keeper of Guru Gobind Singh's treasure as well as his armoury, fought in the battle against Said Khan in 1703. Upon the evacuation of Anandpur, he accompanied...

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