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Gian Singh (other)
Gian Singh may refer to: * Giani Gian Singh Nihang (19th century), Indian Sikh scholar * Gian Singh Naqqash (1883–1953), Indian Punjabi artist * Gian Singh Rarewala (1901–1979), Indian politician * Gian Singh (soldier) (1920–1996), British Indian Army soldier * Gian Singh (field hockey) Gian Singh (16 January 1928 – 12 November 2004) was a Malaysian field hockey player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1956 Summer Olympics The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were a ... (1928–2004), Malaysian sportsperson * Gian Singh (wrestler) (born 1959), Indian sportsperson {{hndis, Singh, Gian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giani Gian Singh Nihang
Giani Gian Singh was a Sikh scholar and martial artist, belong to Nihang The Nihang or Akali (lit. "the immortals") is an armed Sikh warrior order originating in the Indian subcontinent. Nihang are believed to have originated either from Fateh Singh and the attire he wore or from the "Akali" (lit. Army of the Immort ... order, famous for his work on Shastarvidya. He spent 40 years on textual analysis of Guru Granth Sahib from very rare Manuscripts and over a hundred codices (Birs) and published some basic findings.Ernest Trumpp and W.H. McLeod as scholars of Sikh history religion and culture, Bhai Trilochan SinghInternational Centre of Sikh Studies, 1994 His work with Kundan Singh and Randhir Singh research scholar is known as ''Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji dian Santha-Sainchian are Puratan Hathlikhit Pavan Biran de Praspar Path-Bhedan di Suchi'' ( The list of textual variations present in the early sacred manuscripts and printed versions of the Guru Granth Sahib) which was publishe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gian Singh Naqqash
Gian Singh Naqqash (1883 – 1953) was a Punjabi Sikh artist. He was a fresco painter and worked at the Golden Temple for more than 33 years. He is particularly known for painting in the style that is known as the Sikh School of Painting. Biography Early life Gian Singh was born in 1883 in Amritsar, British Punjab (now Punjab, India). His family had no prior background in art. His father was Charan Singh or Taba Singh, who worked as a comb-maker. As a child, he was a student of Giani Thakur Singh, a Sikh missionary and academic. He studied until the 5th standard. Later-on after finishing primary school, he became the apprentice of Nihal Singh Naqqash, son of Bishan Singh and a third generation descendant of Kehar Singh Naqqash, whom had worked under the patronage of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. He studied drawing and painting under Nihal Singh. He remained a student of Nihal Singh for 14 years until the latter's death in 1905. After Nihal Singh's death, he was instructed by Ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gian Singh Rarewala
Sardar Gian Singh Rarewala (16 December 1901 – 31 December 1979) was an Indian politician and the first Chief Minister (actually designated as the Prime Minister) of the former Indian state of Patiala and East Punjab States Union. Early life Rarewala was born on 16 December 1901, at Rara village, Patiala. He was a descendant of Ratan Singh Bhangu, author of ''Panth Prakash''. Rarewala studied in Patiala and graduated from Mahindra College in 1924. He joined the judicial service of the princely state of Patiala. Later, he became a High Court judge for Patiala State. He also served as a Revenue Commissioner and Revenue Minister for Patiala state and finally he was the Prime Minister of Patiala state from 1946 to 1947. Political career Rarewala became a representative of Patiala in the Constituent Assembly of India on 28 April 1947. The Patiala and East Punjab States Union was formed later on 15 July 1948. A caretaker government was formed on 22 August 1948 with Rarewala as its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gian Singh (soldier)
Gian Singh (5 October 19206 October 1996) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Early life Singh was born into a Jat Sikh family in Sahabpur, a village in the Nawanshahr district (now, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district) of eastern Punjab. He enlisted in the British Indian Army in 1937. Details He was 24 years old, and a Naik in the 15th Punjab Regiment in the British Indian Army, when during the Burma Campaign 1944–45 of World War II he performed the deeds for which he was awarded the VC. The citation reads: Singh received a mention in dispatches later that year. He was presented with his Victoria Cross by King George VI, in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace on 16 October 1945. Later life Despite wounds to his leg which left him in pain until his death, Singh refused to be invalided from the Army. After Indian independence in 1947, h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gian Singh (field Hockey)
Gian Singh (16 January 1928 – 12 November 2004) was a Malaysian field hockey player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1956 Summer Olympics The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, from 22 November to 8 December 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, whi .... References External links * 1928 births 2004 deaths Malaysian male field hockey players Olympic field hockey players of Malaya Field hockey players at the 1956 Summer Olympics People from Perak Sportspeople from Kuala Lumpur Malaysian sportspeople of Indian descent Malaysian people of Punjabi descent {{Malaysia-fieldhockey-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
