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[[Image:Akal-takhat-2.jpg|thumb|right|{{cs|The [[Akal Takhat]] as the sun rises in the morning}}]]
'''[[Akal Takhat]]''' ([[Punjabi]]: <big>ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖ਼ਤ</big>) means the ''Throne of the Immortal'' and is historically the highest political institution of the [[Sikh]]s.


'''Akal Takhat''' (Punjabi: <big>ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖ਼ਤ</big>, Akĝl Taḵẖt) means the ''Throne of the Immortal'' and is the highest political institution of the [[Sikh]]s. "Akal" means ''"The Timeless One"'' - another term for God.  "Takhat" means ''"throne"'' in Persian. The Akal Takhat is an impressive building that sits directly in front of the causeway leading to the [[Golden Temple]] in [[Amritsar]]. The Akal Takhat was founded by [[Guru Hargobind]] on June 15, 1606 (now celebrated on '''July 2, every year''') and was established as the place from which the spiritual and temporal concerns of the Sikh community could be acted upon.  
"Akal" means ''"The Timeless One"'' - another term for God.  "Takhat" means ''"throne"'' in Persian. This is one of a total of [[five takhat of the Sikhs]].


It stood as a symbol of political bulwark against the [[Mughal]] Emperors in the 17th and 18th century. Various attacks on the Akal Takhat and [[Harimandir Sahib]] have been led in the past by [[Ahmed Shah Abdali]] and Massa Rangar in the 18 century. On June 4, 1984, the Indian Army damaged the outer facade of the Akal Takhat while attempting to flush out Sikh militants in a controversial military operation known as [[Operation Bluestar]].  
The [[Akal Takhat]] is an impressive building that sits directly in front of the causeway leading to the [[Golden Temple]] in [[Amritsar]].
 
This institution was founded by [[Guru Hargobind]] on [[July 2]], [[1606]] and was established as the place from which the spiritual and temporal ([[Miri Piri]]) concerns of the [[Sikh community]] could be acted upon.
 
It stood as a symbol of political bulwark against the [[Mughal]] Emperors in the 17th and 18th century. Various attacks on the [[Akal Takhat]] and [[Harmandar Sahib]] have taken place in the past by [[Ahmed Shah Abdali]] and [[Massa Rangar]] in the 18 century.  
 
On [[June 4]], [[1984]], the Indian Army damaged the outer façade of the [[Akal Takhat]] while attempting to flush out Sikh militants in a controversial military operation known as [[Operation Bluestar]]. <!---


It is the most supreme of all the [[Takhat]]s. There are four other [[takhat]]s established by the panth (community) during the last century:
It is the most supreme of all the [[Takhat]]s. There are four other [[takhat]]s established by the panth (community) during the last century:
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*[[Patna Sahib]] in [[Bihar]]
*[[Patna Sahib]] in [[Bihar]]
*[[Hazur Sahib]] in [[Maharashtra]]
*[[Hazur Sahib]] in [[Maharashtra]]
*[[Damdama Sahib]] in [[Punjab]] {{Aowf|Akal Takhat}}
*[[Damdama Sahib]] in [[Punjab]] ---> {{Aowf|Akal Takhat}}

Latest revision as of 17:44, 20 June 2012

Akal Takhat (Punjabi: ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖ਼ਤ) means the Throne of the Immortal and is historically the highest political institution of the Sikhs.

"Akal" means "The Timeless One" - another term for God. "Takhat" means "throne" in Persian. This is one of a total of five takhat of the Sikhs.

The Akal Takhat is an impressive building that sits directly in front of the causeway leading to the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

This institution was founded by Guru Hargobind on July 2, 1606 and was established as the place from which the spiritual and temporal (Miri Piri) concerns of the Sikh community could be acted upon.

It stood as a symbol of political bulwark against the Mughal Emperors in the 17th and 18th century. Various attacks on the Akal Takhat and Harmandar Sahib have taken place in the past by Ahmed Shah Abdali and Massa Rangar in the 18 century.

On June 4, 1984, the Indian Army damaged the outer façade of the Akal Takhat while attempting to flush out Sikh militants in a controversial military operation known as Operation Bluestar. .....More