List of Sikhs
-
Sikh (English pronunciation: /ˈsiːk/ or /ˈsɪk/; Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ, sikkh IPA: [ˈsɪkkʰ]) is the title and name given to an adherent of Sikhism. The term has its origin in the Sanskrit term śiṣya, meaning "disciple, learner" or śikṣa, meaning "instruction".
This article lists and documents all of the Sikhs known to the world in any profession.
Historical importance to Sikh religion.
- Mai Bhago ( ਮਾਈ ਭਾਗੋ )[1] is one of the most famous women in Sikh history. She is always pictured on horseback wearing a turban with her headscarf gracefully flowing in the wind, courageously leading an army into battle. A staunch Sikh by birth and upbringing, she was distressed to hear in 1705 that some of the Sikhs of her village who had gone to Anandpur to fight for Guru Gobind Singh had deserted him under adverse conditions. She rallied the deserters, persuading them to meet the Guru and apologize to him. She led them back to Guru Gobind Singh Ji in the battlefield at Muktsar (Khidrana) Punjab. She thereafter stayed on with Guru Gobind Singh as one of his bodyguards, in male attire. After Guru Gobind Singh left his body at Nanded in 1708, she retired further south. She settled down at Jinvara, where, immersed in meditation, she lived to a ripe old age.
- Mata Khivi ( ਮਾਤਾ ਖੀਵੀ ) (1506–1582) is the only woman mentioned in the Siri Guru Granth Sahib. She was the wife of Guru Angad, and established the langar system, a free kitchen where all people were served as equals. Only the best possible ingredients were used, and everyone was treated with utmost courtesy. Her hospitality has been emulated over the centuries and has become the first cultural identity of the Sikhs. She helped her husband to establish the infant Sikh community on a stronger footing, and is described as good natured, efficient, and beautiful.
- Bhai Gurdas ( ਭਾਈ ਗੁਰਦਾਸ ) (1551–1637) is one of the most eminent literary personalities in the history of the Sikh religion. He was a brilliant scholar, poet and the scribe of the Adi Granth. He was an able missionary and an accomplished theologian. Being well versed in Indian religious thought, he was able to elaborate profoundly the tenets of Sikhism.
- Bhagat Puran Singh( ਭਗਤ ਪੁਰਨ ਸਿੰਘ )(1904–1992) was a great visionary, an accomplished environmentalist and a symbol of selfless service to humanity. He was the founder of the All India Pingalwara charitable society which imparts service to the poor, downtrodden, the dying, and the mentally and physically handicapped people.
- Hazrat Mian Mir ( ਹਜਰਤ ਮੀਆਂ ਮੀਰ ) (c. 1550 – August 11, 1635) popularly known as Mian Mir is a famous 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 is famous for being a spiritual instructor of Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. He is identified as the founder of the Main Khail branch of the Qadiri order.
Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru, often visited Lahore, the birth-place of his father (the fourth Guru, Guru Ram Das) to meet his relatives. On the occasion of one of these visits, he called on Mian Mir. The two men of God met and became life-long friends. Mian Mir was thirteen years older than Guru Arjan.
- Bhai Mardana ( ਭਾਈ ਮਰਦਾਨਾ )(1459–1534) was of the Muslim faith and a long term companion of the Sikh founder guru, Nanak throughout his extensive journeys across the India and abroad. He was son of a Mirasi (a professional group of genealogists) born to the couple, Badra and Lakkho, of Talvandi Rai Bhoe, now Nankana Sahib, in Sheikhupura district of Pakistan. Mardana came to Guru Nanak to seek help because many members of his family were passing on at a young age. Guru Nanak Dev ji told him not to worry and that his family members will no longer pass before their time hence the name "mar-da-na" meaning 'will not die' (in Punjabi) was given to Bhai Mardana.
- Sri Chand ( ਸ੍ਰੀ ਚੰਦ )(1494–1629) [2]) was the first son of Guru Nanak, raised by his sister. Sri Chand was a renounciate yogi. After his father left Sri Chand stayed in Dera Baba Nanak and maintained Guru Nanak's temple. He established the Udasi order who travelled far and wide to spread the Word of Nanak.
Entertainment
Bollywood
Hollywood
Singers/Musicians
Pop and western Bhangra
Bhangra and other Punjabi Folk
Diljit Singh Dosanjh
Indian Revolutionaries/Freedom fighters
Politicians
India
Maneka Gandhi,[27] Member of Parliament
Malaysia
- Karpal Singh Deo, Democratic Action Party chairman, Member of Parliament
- Gobind Singh Deo, Democratic Action party, Member of Parliament
Canada
United Kingdom
United States
Athletes
Swimming
- Pamela Rai 1984 Olympic bronze medal, 1986 Commonwealth Games gold medal
Boxing
Mixed Martial Arts
Cricket
Hockey
Ice Hockey
- Partap Singh, Playing for Hasle Løren Norway[31][32]
Athletics
Golf
Wrestling
Shooting
Cycling
Figure skating
Muay Thai
Business
- Amit Singh Bedi Managing Partner, Bedi Capital LLP
- Dyal Singh Majithia Indian banker
- Mohan Singh Oberoi[50]
- Gurbaksh Chahal[51]
- Jay Sidhu, Former Chairman and CEO of Sovereign Bancorp
- Malvinder Mohan Singh, Ranbaxy/Fortis Group
- Satwant Singh, Le Meridien Hotel, DSS Enterprises, Pure Drinks
- Reuben Singh, entrepreneur
- Sant Singh Chatwal,[52] owner of the Bombay Palace chain of restaurants and Hampshire Hotels & Resorts
- Vikram Chatwal,[52] Hotelier
- Tom Singh Founder, New Look fashion chain
- Sanjiv Sidhu, Founder and President of i2 Technologies
- Vikram Chatwal, Hotelier
- H. S. Bedi (entrepreneur) Telecom
- Bob Singh Dhillon, property businessman
- M S Banga, Ex-CEO – Hindustan Lever, Director on Board- Maruti Udyog Limited
- Ajay Banga, President & COO- Mastercard, Ex CEO- Citi Group- Asia Pacific
- Jessie Singh Saini, founder of BJS Electronics and notable American industrialist of Indian descent.
- Sudarghara and Ajmail Dusanj, owner of < ref name ="cains.co.uk"> Cains Brewery, [1]
- Moonpal Singh Grewal, Major franchiser of Domino's Pizza UK & IRL
- Dr. Raminder Singh Ranger MBE FRSA
- Peter Virdee
- Analjit Singh,Founder & chairman of Max India Limited, chairman of Max New York Life Insurance Company Limited; Max Healthcare Institute Limited and Max Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited
- Kartar Singh Thakral, Chairman of the Thakral Group
- Sukhpal Singh, Owner of Euro Car Parts
- Jojar S Dhinsa
- Harmi Hanspal, Entrepreneur, UK
Historians
Writers
Punjabi and Urdu
English
Science/maths
Models
Scientists/Humanitarian activists
Painters/artists
Legendary Military leaders
- Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh, Former Chief, Indian Air Force.[59]
- Air Chief Marshal Dilbagh Singh, Former Chief, Indian Air Force.
- Lt. Gen. Bikram Singh, G O C, XV Corps,1960–63
- Lt. Gen. Daulat Singh, Army Commander, Western Command, 1960
- Lt. Gen. Kulwant Singh, Army Commander, Western Command, 1962
- Maj. Gen. Harkirat Singh, Engineer-in Chief, 1960–65
- Maj. Gen Dilbagh Singh Sidhu
- Lt. Gen. Harbakhsh Singh, Army Commander, Western Command, 1964–68
- Lt. Gen. Prem Singh Bhagat, Army Commander, Western Command, 1968, and Northern Command, 1970; recipient of the Victoria Cross during action seen in Egypt in WW II.
- Lt. Gen. J.S. Aurora, Army Commander, Eastern Command, 1971
- Lt. Gen. Prem Vadehra, Chief of Staff, Northern Command, 1986–88
- General Joginder Jaswant Singh,former Chief, Indian Army, presently Governor of the Indian State of Arunachal Pradesh.
- Vice Admiral IJS Khurana, Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet, 1983-84
- Vice Admiral Madanjit Singh, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Naval Command, 2004-2006
- Vice Admiral Harinder Singh, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Southern Naval Command, 2002-2003
- Vice Admiral Anup Singh, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Eastern Naval Command, 2009-2011
- Flying officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, only Indian Air Force officer to be awarded Param Vir Chakra. India's highest military decoration.
- Joginder Singh Sahnan, winner of the Param Vir Chakra
- Gurbachan Singh Salaria, winner of the Param Vir Chakra
- Gurmukh Singh Saini, Sikh soldier during World War I, winner of Cross of St. George and Indian Order of Merit . This medal was equivalent to British Victoria Cross, US Medal of Honor, French Legion of Honor or Indian Param Vir Chakra.
- Kartar Singh Taunque, first soldier of Indian Air Force who won a gallantry award
- Uday Singh Taunque, first Indian American to die in Operation Iraqi Freedom
- Havildar Ishar Singh, leader of the contingent of the twenty-one Sikhs from the 36th Sikhs battalion, which made history in Battle of Saragarhi, one of the eight collective stories on bravery published by UNESCO
- Major General Shabeg Singh
- Colonel G. B. Singh, highest rank serviced by a Sikh in U.S. Army
The names of the 21 Sikhs of Saragarhi
- Havildar Ishar Singh (regimental number 165[10])
- Naik Lal Singh (332)
- Lance Naik Chanda Singh (546)
- Sepoy Sundar Singh (1321)
- Sepoy Ram Singh (287)
- Sepoy Uttar Singh (492)
- Sepoy Sahib Singh (182)
- Sepoy Hira Singh (359)
- Sepoy Daya Singh (687)
- Sepoy Jivan Singh (760)
- Sepoy Bhola Singh (791)
- Sepoy Narayan Singh (834)
- Sepoy Gurmukh Singh (814)
- Sepoy Jivan Singh (871)
- Sepoy Gurmukh Singh (1733)
- Sepoy Ram Singh (163)
- Sepoy Bhagwan Singh (1257)
- Sepoy Bhagwan Singh (1265)
- Sepoy Buta Singh (1556)
- Sepoy Jivan Singh (1651)
- Sepoy Nand Singh (1221)
References