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  2. Golden Temple - Wikipedia

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    The Golden Temple's architecture reflects different architectural practices prevalent in the Indian subcontinent, as various iterations of temple were rebuilt and restored. [43] The first structure of the Harmandir Sahib constructed under the purview of Guru Arjan combined the concepts of dharamsaals and the holy water tanks . [43]

  3. Operation Blue Star - Wikipedia

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    Operation Blue Star was a military operation by the Indian Armed Forces conducted between 1 and 10 June 1984 to remove Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and other Sikh militants from the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib), a holy site of Sikhism, and its adjacent buildings.

  4. Akal Takht - Wikipedia

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    It is located in the Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple) complex in Amritsar, Punjab, India. The Akal Takht (originally called Akal Bunga) was built by Guru Hargobind as a place of justice and consideration of temporal issues; the highest seat of earthly authority of the Khalsa (the collective body of the Sikhs) and the place of the Jathedar , the ...

  5. Gurdwara - Wikipedia

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    Akal Takht Sahib, (the Throne of the Timeless One) established by Guru Hargobind in 1609 is situated in the complex of The Golden Temple, Amritsar, India [3] Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, located in Anandpur Sahib, Punjab, India [13] Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, located in Bathinda, Punjab, India [14]

  6. Sikh architecture - Wikipedia

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    Although Sikh architecture was initially developed within Sikhism its style has been used in many non-religious buildings due to its beauty. 300 years ago, Sikh architecture was distinguished for its many curves and straight lines; Keshgarh Sahib and the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) are prime examples.

  7. Golden Temple (disambiguation) - Wikipedia

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    Golden Temple, also known as the Harmandir Sahib, is a Sikh temple (gurdwara) and the holiest Sikh site in Amritsar, India. Golden Temple may also refer to: Places

  8. Ramgarhia Bunga - Wikipedia

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    Ramgarhia Bunga or Burj is the three-storeyed red stone watchtowers complex located near southeastern edge of the Golden Temple, Amritsar. [1] The two minaret-style Ramgarhia Bunga high towers are visible from the parikrama (circumambulation) walkway around the Harmandir Sahib Sarovar (water tank). [2]

  9. Battle of Darbar Sahib (1764) - Wikipedia

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    The Battle of Darbar Sahib was fought in 1764, during the Afghan-Sikh Wars, ... (also known as Darbar Sahib or the Golden Temple), the holiest site of Sikhism. [5]