Sikhism achieved a series of military victories and created a Sikh Empire in 1799. The Sikh empire had its capital in Lahore, spread over almost comprising what is now northwestern Indian subcontinent. The Sikh Empire entered into a treaty with the colonial British powers, with each side recognizing Sutlej River as the line of control and agreeing not to invade the other side. Ranjit Singh's most lasting legacy was the restoration and expansion of the Harmandir Sahib, most revered Gurudwara of the Sikhs, with marble and gold, from which the popular name of the "Golden Temple" is derived. After the death
Sikh Presence In Los Angeles Towards the end of the festival, the Sikh holy scripture known as the Guru Granth Sahib is lifted upon a helicopter in applause to show courtesy towards the Guru. Sikhs are known for their pop culture. They have made a splash in the Bollywood community and some of that influence is rubbing off in SoCal. Bhangra is known as a form of bodily expression in which caters to various freeform movement. Bhangra has been around the 1940s, seen as a folk celebration used around the time of harvest by Sikh farmers. The dance has evolved into more as universities in