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Bhai Mani Singh

Bhai Mani Singh (7 April 1644 – 14 June 1738) was an 18th-century Sikh scholar and martyr. He was a childhood companion of Guru Gobind Singh and took the vows of Sikhism when the Guru inaugurated the Khalsa in March 1699. Soon after that, the Guru sent him to Amritsar to take charge of Harmandir Sahib, which had been without a custodian since 1696. He took control and steered the course of Sikh destiny at a critical stage in Sikh history. He was also a teacher of the Gianian Bunga (learning Institute), later becoming known as the "Amritsari Taksal", currently located in Sato Ki Gali. He was part of the bhai tradition. He is remembered by Sikhs as one of their notable martyrs of the 18th century. The nature of his death in which he was dismembered joint by joint has become a part of the daily Sikh Ardas (prayer). Mani Singh was one of three Sikhs of the 18th century who are believed to restored the Dasam Granth via gathering scattered writings, the other two namely being Deep Singh and Sukha Singh of Patna.

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• ▸History of erotic depictions
• ▸Draped garment
• ▸Fine Wind, Clear Morning

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