⚔️ Sikhism Chronological History Timeline

Chronological Timeline (26 Entries)

1. [1440] Kabir — Mystic poet and saint whose verses influenced Bhakti, Sikhism, and Sufism.
2. [1469] Guru Nanak — Founder of Sikhism, an Indian mystic and poet who taught the message of Ik Onkar.
3. [1563] Guru Arjan — Fifth Sikh Guru, compiler of the Adi Granth, and founder of key Sikh settlements.
4. [1666] Guru Gobind Singh — The tenth and last human Sikh Guru, founder of the Khalsa Panth.
5. [1780] Ranjit Singh — Founder and first Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, expanding his domain across Punjab.
6. [1792] Gulab Singh — Founder of the Dogra rule in Jammu and Kashmir, a key figure in the Sikh Empire.
7. [1792] Gulab Singh Dogra — First Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir, a key Dogra noble who allied with the British Raj.
8. [1799] Sikh Empire — A powerful regional state in South Asia, peaking under Ranjit Singh before British annexation.
9. [1838] First Anglo-Afghan War — The 1838–1842 conflict fought over Afghan succession and Great Game influence.
10. [1845] First Anglo-Sikh War — 1845–1846 conflict resulting in the partial subjugation of the Sikh Empire.
11. [1848] Second Anglo-Sikh War — The 1848–1849 conflict leading to the annexation of the Punjab by the British.
12. [1897] Battle of Saragarhi — A legendary last-stand battle fought by 21 Sikh soldiers against overwhelming Afghan forces.
13. [1914] Middle Eastern theatre of World War I — The vast and complex military theatre of World War I in the Middle East.
14. [1919] Jallianwala Bagh massacre — The brutal 1919 massacre of peaceful Indian protesters at Jallianwala Bagh.
15. [1926] Emirate of Afghanistan — A historical emirate in Central Asia, evolving through periods of foreign influence and internal reform.
16. [1930] Khalistan — Separatist movement advocating for an ethnoreligious Sikh homeland in the Punjab region.
17. [1930] Khalistan movement — Separatist movement advocating for an ethnoreligious Sikh homeland in the Punjab region.
18. [1947] Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale — A prominent Sikh militant leader associated with the Khalistan movement.
19. [1947] Partition of India — The division of British India into India and Pakistan in 1947.
20. [1967] Daler Mehndi — Pioneering Indian singer known for popularizing Bhangra and independent pop music.
21. [1979] Jagmeet Singh — Prominent Canadian politician and lawyer, leader of the NDP.
22. [1983] Yo Yo Honey Singh — Pioneering Indian hip-hop artist and music producer known for blending genres.
23. [1984] Assassination of Indira Gandhi — Indian Prime Minister assassinated in 1984 following controversial military operations.
24. [1984] Operation Blue Star — Indian military operation (June 1-10, 1984) to remove militants from the Golden Temple.
25. [1995] Khalistan Commando Force — Militant Sikh organization aiming for the creation of an independent state in Punjab.
26. [2019] Citizenship Amendment Act protests — Widespread protests in India against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and NRC.