15, April 2025

The Singh Sabha Movement and its Impact on Socio-Cultural Changes in 18th to 20th Century’s Punjab

VOLUME-11; ISSUE-4; APR-2025

Author(s): Bharat Bhushan1, Dr. Seema Parihar2

Authors Affiliations:

1Research scholar, Department of History, CT University, Ludhiana (Punjab)

2Associate Prof. of History, CT University, Ludhiana (Punjab)

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202504017     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202504017


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Abstract: The Singh Sabha movement, which emerged in Punjab in the late 19th century, was a significant socio-cultural movement that aimed to promote Sikh identity, education, and social reform. This movement had a profound impact on the socio-cultural landscape of Punjab, leading to significant changes in the region's social, cultural, and religious fabric. This paper examines the Singh Sabha movement and its impact on socio-cultural changes in 18th to 20th century's Punjab. It explores the movement's origins, ideology, and activities, and analyses its influence on Punjab's social, cultural, and religious institutions. The paper argues that the Singh Sabha movement played a crucial role in shaping Punjab's socio-cultural identity, promoting social reform, and fostering a sense of community among Sikhs. The paper draws on a range of primary and secondary sources, including archival records, newspapers, and scholarly articles. It employs a historical and sociological approach to analyse the movement's impact on Punjab's socio-cultural landscape.

       
Key Words: Singh Sabha Movement, Socio-Cultural Changes, Punjab, Sikh Identity, Social Reform, Cultural Revival.

Bharat Bhushan, Dr. Seema Parihar(2025); The Singh Sabha Movement and its Impact on Socio-Cultural Changes in 18th to 20th Century’s Punjab,

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