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  2. Khanda (Sikh symbol) - Wikipedia

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    A double-edged khanda (sword) is placed at the top of a Nishan Sahib flag as an ornament or finial. In recent years, the Khanda has been used to show solidarity within the Sikh community after high-profile shootings in the United States. [5] Another symbol that may be confused with the Khanda is the aad chand (lit.

  3. Khanda (sword) - Wikipedia

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    The khanda (Sanskrit: खड्ग) is a double-edge straight sword originating from the Indian subcontinent. The Rajput warrior clans venerated the khanda as a weapon of great prestige. It is often featured in religious iconography, theatre and art depicting the ancient history of India .

  4. Khonds - Wikipedia

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    The Khond family is often nuclear, although extended joint families are also found. Female family members are on equal social footing with the male members in Khond society, and they can inherit, own, hold, and dispose of property without reference to their parents, husband or sons. Women have the right to choose their husbands, and to seek ...

  5. Baba Deep Singh - Wikipedia

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    Baba Deep Singh was born in a Sandhu Jat Sikh family on 26 January 1682. His father Bhagta was a Farmer, and his mother was Jioni. His father Bhagta was a Farmer, and his mother was Jioni. He lived in the Pahuwind village of Amritsar district .

  6. Nishan Sahib - Wikipedia

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    Nishan Sahib emplaced at the Golden Temple, Amritsar. The flag is hoisted on a tall flagpole outside most Gurdwaras. The flagpole itself, covered with fabric (called chola) of the same colour as the flag proper, ends with a Khanda on top (In the past an Astbuj, nagani barsha or a teer would be placed on top).

  7. Khalsa - Wikipedia

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    A Khatri family that refused to follow the bhaddar ritual was boycotted by the Khatri community. [80] The Khatri council closed the bazaar to pressure the Khalsa. The Khalsa petitioned the state officials to intervene, who forced the reopening of the shops. Later, peace was established between the two groups in a sangat (congregation). However ...

  8. 13 fascinating facts you didn't know about the royal family - AOL

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    We read the book, which contains more than a few fascinating facts about Queen Elizabeth II and her relatives. Below, the 13 most interesting things we learned: More from Vogue:

  9. Sikhism - Wikipedia

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    ੴ ikk ōankār ਸਤਿ sat (i) ਨਾਮੁ nām (u) ਕਰਤਾ karatā ਪੁਰਖੁ purakh (u) ਨਿਰਭਉ nirabha'u ਨਿਰਵੈਰੁ niravair (u) ਅਕਾਲ akāl (a) ਮੂਰਤਿ mūrat (i) ਅਜੂਨੀ ajūnī ਸੈਭੰ saibhan ਗੁਰ gur (a) ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ॥ prasād (i) {ੴ} ਸਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਕਰਤਾ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਨਿਰਭਉ ...