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Sikh titles are positions or honorifics appended to the names of members of the Sikh community. Their form may be prefixes or suffixes to names, or the title may be used alone, in place of the name. They may denote social status or relationship, occupational field, or religious standing. When used as a form of address, they are often intended to convey respect.

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History

After the formation of the Sikh Confederacy in 1748, the title Jathedar began to fall into disuse from that point onwards, as leaders of Sikh misls preferred the term Sardar to refer to themselves, due to Afghan influence. [1]

List of Sikh titles and honorifics

Painting of a Sikh Sardar, ca.1835-1845 Painting of a Sikh Sardar wearing yellow turban, ca.1835-1845.jpg
Painting of a Sikh Sardar , ca.1835–1845

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Males

Two Sikh noblemen, Punjab Plains, 19th century Two Sikh noblemen, Punjab Plains, 19th century.jpg
Two Sikh noblemen, Punjab Plains, 19th century

Females

Portrait painting of Rani Gaddan (alternatively spelt as Rani Guddan), one of the queens of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, circa 19th century Portrait painting of Rani Gaddan (alternatively spelt as Rani Guddan), one of the Queens of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, circa 19th century.jpg
Portrait painting of Rani Gaddan (alternatively spelt as Rani Guddan), one of the queens of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, circa 19th century

See also

References

  1. ↑ Singh, Harbans. The Encyclopedia of Sikhism. Vol. 2: E-L. Punjabi University, Patiala. pp. 362–3.
  2. ↑ Talbot, Cynthia (2001). Precolonial India in practice: Society, region, and identity in medieval Andhra. Oxford: Oxford University Press. p. 81. ISBN   0-19-513661-6.
  3. 1 2 3 Singh, Jagraj (2009). "2: Practical Sikhism: Sikh Names". A Complete Guide to Sikhism. Unistar Books. pp. 73–74. ISBN   9788171427543.
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