The contents of the Labana Sikh page were merged into Labana#Sikh Labanas on 25 May 2020. For the contribution history and old versions of the merged article please see its history. |
History Dr.Vir ( talk) 09:39, 15 December 2017 (UTC)
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It is believed that some biased resources has removed actual referenced content without reading original sources making article looked dull. Added following from history just for reference.
Sikh Labana | |
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Labana/Lubana/Lobana [1] | |
File:Baba Makhan Shah Labana.jpg | |
Location | North America, Punjab, and other parts of South Asia |
Language | Labanki, Punjabi and its dialects |
Religion | Sikhism and Folk Religion |
Labana Sikh is a sub-group of the Sikh ethnoreligious group from the Indian subcontinent. In past, Sikh Labanas engaged in traditional profession of transportation, but mostly became agriculturer and Landlords, with span of time. [2] The large population of Sikh Labanas resides in Punjab Region. Labana is also written as Lobana, Lubana, Lavana or Lohana.
Influence and Conversions into Sikhism Most of Sikh Labanas were converted from Hindu Labanas. Traditionally, Labana is derived from Sanskrit words, where Lun from Lavana(लवण) which means Salt and Vana from Vanij(वणिज) means Trade. [3]
According to Gurmat Parkash, published by SGPC, Lobana means the one who wear Iron Dress, i.e. Military Dress and people belong to this community served in Guru's army. [4] Guru Nanak met many Lobana Traders during his journey and guided the path of truth. Slowly, Many Labanas started impressed with Gurmat philosophy and became Sikhs. They also visit in different cities and preach Sikhism among other people. Slowly, they started served in Guru's armies and many attained martyrdom in different Battles. They continued to serve during Sikh Empire and adopted Sikh way of life in huge numbers during Sikh Rule and Singh Sabha Movement.
Early Sikh History In an account of Bhai Bala Janamsakhi, during North Udasi, Nanak met a trader of Salt and guided him to be lowly. [5] Following are some famous Labana people in Sikh History:
Banda Bahadur and Sikh Empire
Conversions during British Raj The Labanas (along with many other groups) saw the highest conversions into Sikhism during 1881–1891. In 1881, population of Labanas was 48489. 69% were Hindus, 25% were Sikhs and 3% were Muslims. In 1921, the population had grown to 56316 Lubanas. The Sikh Labana population rose to 77%, Hindu Labanas were reduced 15% of the population and Muslim Labanas increased to 7%. [18] In this era, many HIndu Labanas were converted to Sikhs under Singh Sabha Lehar. In Punjab, Labanas started leaving merchant work and shifted to agricultural professions which turned them into a landholding community.
According to the census report of 1891, there were 18 thousand Labana Sikhs out of a total population of 56 thousand, and many of them were Sahajdharis or Nanakpanthis. [19]
According to British records, 33% of the Labana were baptised Sikhs and were found primarily in the Lahore, Gujranwala, and Sialkot areas. [20]
Occupation Originally, Labanas were traders and Carriers and were nomadic, like Banjaras, Lambadis. Since they came in touch with Sikhism, They continued in Animal-Powered transportation and move with entire families, cattle and dogs, around the country. They also engaged in Water Transportation. The famous Sikh is Makhan Shah, who had ships for transportation. Lakhi Shah Vanjara, famous Labana Sikh use Bullocks for Land Transportation during Mughal Rule.
They were employed by various empires for transportation of War material. They served under empires of Mughals, British, Sikhs etc. Due to political disorders, it became difficult for Labanas to continue traditional occupation and began to settled around rivers. During Maharaja Ranjit Singh tenure, they entered into agriculture. [21]
The major setback to their traditional profession is introduction of Motor and railways by British, so there dependence on agriculture increased. For additional Income, they adopted military profession and served in both world wars and got lands and appreciation for their performances.
According to George Armand Furse, "The Jut and Lobana castes of Sikhs possess in a high degree the useful knowledge of the lading and care of beasts of burden". [22]
Notable Sikh Labana personalities
References
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The contents of the Labana Sikh page were merged into Labana#Sikh Labanas on 25 May 2020. For the contribution history and old versions of the merged article please see its history. |
History Dr.Vir ( talk) 09:39, 15 December 2017 (UTC)
I want to write full history Dr.Vir ( talk) 09:40, 15 December 2017 (UTC)
It is believed that some biased resources has removed actual referenced content without reading original sources making article looked dull. Added following from history just for reference.
Sikh Labana | |
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Labana/Lubana/Lobana [1] | |
File:Baba Makhan Shah Labana.jpg | |
Location | North America, Punjab, and other parts of South Asia |
Language | Labanki, Punjabi and its dialects |
Religion | Sikhism and Folk Religion |
Labana Sikh is a sub-group of the Sikh ethnoreligious group from the Indian subcontinent. In past, Sikh Labanas engaged in traditional profession of transportation, but mostly became agriculturer and Landlords, with span of time. [2] The large population of Sikh Labanas resides in Punjab Region. Labana is also written as Lobana, Lubana, Lavana or Lohana.
Influence and Conversions into Sikhism Most of Sikh Labanas were converted from Hindu Labanas. Traditionally, Labana is derived from Sanskrit words, where Lun from Lavana(लवण) which means Salt and Vana from Vanij(वणिज) means Trade. [3]
According to Gurmat Parkash, published by SGPC, Lobana means the one who wear Iron Dress, i.e. Military Dress and people belong to this community served in Guru's army. [4] Guru Nanak met many Lobana Traders during his journey and guided the path of truth. Slowly, Many Labanas started impressed with Gurmat philosophy and became Sikhs. They also visit in different cities and preach Sikhism among other people. Slowly, they started served in Guru's armies and many attained martyrdom in different Battles. They continued to serve during Sikh Empire and adopted Sikh way of life in huge numbers during Sikh Rule and Singh Sabha Movement.
Early Sikh History In an account of Bhai Bala Janamsakhi, during North Udasi, Nanak met a trader of Salt and guided him to be lowly. [5] Following are some famous Labana people in Sikh History:
Banda Bahadur and Sikh Empire
Conversions during British Raj The Labanas (along with many other groups) saw the highest conversions into Sikhism during 1881–1891. In 1881, population of Labanas was 48489. 69% were Hindus, 25% were Sikhs and 3% were Muslims. In 1921, the population had grown to 56316 Lubanas. The Sikh Labana population rose to 77%, Hindu Labanas were reduced 15% of the population and Muslim Labanas increased to 7%. [18] In this era, many HIndu Labanas were converted to Sikhs under Singh Sabha Lehar. In Punjab, Labanas started leaving merchant work and shifted to agricultural professions which turned them into a landholding community.
According to the census report of 1891, there were 18 thousand Labana Sikhs out of a total population of 56 thousand, and many of them were Sahajdharis or Nanakpanthis. [19]
According to British records, 33% of the Labana were baptised Sikhs and were found primarily in the Lahore, Gujranwala, and Sialkot areas. [20]
Occupation Originally, Labanas were traders and Carriers and were nomadic, like Banjaras, Lambadis. Since they came in touch with Sikhism, They continued in Animal-Powered transportation and move with entire families, cattle and dogs, around the country. They also engaged in Water Transportation. The famous Sikh is Makhan Shah, who had ships for transportation. Lakhi Shah Vanjara, famous Labana Sikh use Bullocks for Land Transportation during Mughal Rule.
They were employed by various empires for transportation of War material. They served under empires of Mughals, British, Sikhs etc. Due to political disorders, it became difficult for Labanas to continue traditional occupation and began to settled around rivers. During Maharaja Ranjit Singh tenure, they entered into agriculture. [21]
The major setback to their traditional profession is introduction of Motor and railways by British, so there dependence on agriculture increased. For additional Income, they adopted military profession and served in both world wars and got lands and appreciation for their performances.
According to George Armand Furse, "The Jut and Lobana castes of Sikhs possess in a high degree the useful knowledge of the lading and care of beasts of burden". [22]
Notable Sikh Labana personalities
References
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cite book}}
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help); Check date values in: |accessdate=
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User Sitush is really Gandu. He keep on removing all referenced content. He is RSS ka Dalla. — Preceding
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05:32, 18 March 2019 (UTC)