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'''[[Saka Nankana]]''' forms a very important part of [[Sikh history]].  In political significance, it comes next only to [[Jallianwala Bagh massacre]] of April 1919. The saka constitutes the core of the [[Gurdwara]] Reform Movement started by the [[Sikh]]s in early twentieth century. The interesting part of this saka is the unprecedented  discipline, self-control and exemplary  patience displayed by the peaceful  Sikh protesters even in the face of extreme barbarism.  Even the national leaders like Mahatama Gandhi had to acknowledge in no ambiguous terms the glory and the prestige which the peaceful and passive resistance of the Sikhs had brought to the India's Struggle for freedom.
'''[[Saka Nankana]]''' forms a very important part of [[Sikh history]].  In political significance, it comes next only to [[Jallianwala Bagh massacre]] of April 1919. The saka constitutes the core of the [[Gurdwara]] Reform Movement started by the [[Sikh]]s in early twentieth century. The interesting part of this saka is the unprecedented  discipline, self-control and exemplary  patience displayed by the peaceful  Sikh protesters even in the face of extreme barbarism.  Even the national leaders like Mahatama Gandhi had to acknowledge in no ambiguous terms the glory and the prestige which the peaceful and passive resistance of the Sikhs had brought to the India's Struggle for freedom.


In October 1920 A.D., a large meeting was held at Dharowal, District Sheikhupura for the reform of [[Gurdwara Nankana Sahib]]. It was revealed by the leaders of this meeting to the large gathering of [[Sangat]], that great misdeeds were being committed inside the [[Gurdwara]]. Gurdwara Nankana Sahib was highly revered as it was the birth place of [[Guru Nanak]]; a city named Nankana Sahib came up around the Gurdwara which is now in [[Pakistan]]. At meeting, it was unanimously resolved that the Mahant be asked to mend his ways.
In October 1920 A.D., a large meeting was held at Dharowal, District Sheikhupura for the reform of [[Gurdwara Nankana Sahib]]. It was revealed by the leaders of this meeting to the large gathering of [[Sangat]], that great misdeeds were being committed inside the [[Gurdwara]]. Gurdwara Nankana Sahib was highly revered as it was the birth place of [[Guru Nanak]]; a city named Nankana Sahib came up around the Gurdwara which is now in [[Pakistan]]. At meeting, it was unanimously resolved that the Mahant be asked to mend his ways. <big>'''[[Saka Nankana|...Continued.]]'''</big>
 
When Mahant Narian Dass was asked to reform himself, he started making preparations to oppose the Panth (Sikh community) instead. He did not feel it necessary to pay heed to the suggestions of the Committee. He was the owner of the estate attached to the Gurdwara with an income of one hundred thousand rupees besides the offerings of the Gurdwara. As the Mahant had large amount of cash, he recruited hooligans and rogues as paid employees to oppose the Sikhs.<big>'''[[Saka Nankana|...Continued.]]'''</big>

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Saka Nankana

Nankana Sahib

Saka Nankana forms a very important part of Sikh history. In political significance, it comes next only to Jallianwala Bagh massacre of April 1919. The saka constitutes the core of the Gurdwara Reform Movement started by the Sikhs in early twentieth century. The interesting part of this saka is the unprecedented discipline, self-control and exemplary patience displayed by the peaceful Sikh protesters even in the face of extreme barbarism. Even the national leaders like Mahatama Gandhi had to acknowledge in no ambiguous terms the glory and the prestige which the peaceful and passive resistance of the Sikhs had brought to the India's Struggle for freedom.

In October 1920 A.D., a large meeting was held at Dharowal, District Sheikhupura for the reform of Gurdwara Nankana Sahib. It was revealed by the leaders of this meeting to the large gathering of Sangat, that great misdeeds were being committed inside the Gurdwara. Gurdwara Nankana Sahib was highly revered as it was the birth place of Guru Nanak; a city named Nankana Sahib came up around the Gurdwara which is now in Pakistan. At meeting, it was unanimously resolved that the Mahant be asked to mend his ways. ...Continued.