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Nepali Sikhs first entered Nepal in the 18th century. Today, there is a small community of Sikhs living in Nepal, with varying claims of their numbers
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(0.35%) Bon (0.23%) Sikhism (0.01%) Jainism (0.01%) Religion in Nepal encompasses a wide diversity of groups and beliefs. Nepal is a Hindu-majority country
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1809 conflict in South Asia
The Nepal–Sikh war was a small conflict in 1809 between the forces of the Kingdom of Nepal under Amar Singh Thapa and the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit
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Religious group
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List of banned practices in Sikhism
Adherents of Sikhism follow a number of prohibitions. These are not religious mandates as Sikhism suggests, not prohibits, but rather are mandates by social
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Religion originating in Punjab, India
North India. Adherents of Sikhism are known as Sikhs, meaning "students" or "disciples" of the guru. The English word Sikhism derives from the Punjabi
Sikhism
Ethnic group of the Indian subcontinent
Punjabi Sikhs are an ethnoreligious group of Punjabis who adhere to Sikhism. The global Sikh population is primarily composed of Punjabis. Punjabi Sikhs primarily
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Topics referred to by the same term
Sikh war may refer to: Afghan–Sikh Wars (1748–1839) Nepal–Sikh war (1809) Dogra–Tibetan war (1841–1842) Anglo-Sikh War (disambiguation) First Anglo-Sikh
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Maharani of the Sikh Empire
Encyclopaedia of Sikhism. Punjabi University Patiala. Retrieved 18 August 2015. Khurana, J. S. "Pashaura Singh Kanvar (1821-1845)". Encyclopaedia of Sikhism. Punjabi
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Sikh separatist movement in the Punjab region
Historically, Sikhism has been pan-Indian, with the Guru Granth Sahib (the main scripture of Sikhism) drawing from works of saints in both North and
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Dalit Sikh. This feat helped popularize Sikhism amongst lower-castes and was viewed as an event that showed the caste-equality in Sikhism. In-fact, there
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Celebrations in Sikhism
moment in Sikh history". The Indian Panorama. 19 April 2025. Retrieved 19 April 2026. "Sri Guru Tegh Bhadur Sahib Ji p2 | Sikh Gurus :Gateway to Sikhism".
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Spiritual leaders of Sikhism
The Sikh gurus (Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ ਗੁਰੂ; Hindi: सिख गुरु) are the spiritual masters or sources of learning of Sikhism, who established the religion over the
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Religious community
Sikhism is the fourth-largest religion in Canada, with nearly 800,000 adherents, or 2.1% of Canada's population, as of 2021. The largest Sikh populations
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often blur the line between Hinduism and Sikhism, an example of religious syncretism. Sikhism was popularized in Sindh by the missionary work of Nanakpanthi
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Minority religion in Russia
Sikhism is a minority religion in Russia, with an estimated population of under one thousand adherents. There is one gurdwara in Moscow, Russia. Guru Nanak
Sikhism_in_Russia
Ethnoreligious subgroup on the Indian subcontinent
whose traditional religion is Sikhism, originating from the Indian subcontinent. They are one of the dominant communities in Punjab, India, owing to their
Jat_Sikh
Sikh symbol depicting Deg Tegh Fateh doctrine
romanized: khaṇḍā) is the symbol of Sikhi (also known as Sikhism). It can be found on Sikh flags, decorating them in the middle. It attained its current form around
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Founder and first guru of Sikhism (1469–1539)
teacher, mystic and poet, who is regarded as the founder of Sikhism and is the first of the ten Sikh gurus. Nanak is said to have travelled far and wide across
Guru_Nanak
Sikh religious site in Punjab, India
of the Panj Takht (five seats of authority in Sikhism) and the chief centre of religious authority of Sikhism. Additional buildings include a clock tower
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Political entity ruled by Sikhs
the Sikh-ruled princely states of British India. Sikhism turned toward militancy by the end of the 17th century and by the 18th century, the Sikhs had
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Principles of Sikhi and women
discouraging the practice of sati Sikhism permits remarriage of widows. Sikhism was highly critical of all forms of strict veiling, Sikh Gurus condemned it and rejected
Women_in_Sikhism
Sikh religious administrative unit
Guru of Sikhism. The word Manji or Manja literally means a cot (taken as the seat of authority in this context). Guru Nanak would arrange early Sikh followers
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Maoist insurgency in Nepal (1996–2006)
The Nepalese Civil War (1996–2006) was a protracted and countrywide armed conflict in the then Kingdom of Nepal between the Kingdom's rulers and the Communist
Nepalese_Civil_War
Sikhs Most of the 25–30 million followers of Sikhism, the world's fifth-largest religion live in the northern Indian state of Punjab, the only Sikh-majority
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portal Sikhism portal List of famous Sikhs Religion in India Cochin Sikhs Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, Sikh shrine in Ladakh Sikhism in Pakistan Sikh culture
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Turban worn by Sikhs
an item of headwear associated with Sikhism and Sikh culture. The word is loaned from Persian through Punjabi. In Persian, the word dastār can refer to
Dastar
God in Sikhism are names attributed to God in Sikhism by Sikh gurus. Below is a list of some names used by Sikhs for God: The various names for God in Sikhism
Names_of_God_in_Sikhism
Wells or reservoirs built as part of the temple complex near Indian temples
are also used for immersion of Ganesha idols during Ganesha Chaturthi. In Sikhism, temple tanks are called sarovar (Punjabi: ਸਰੋਵਰ sarōvara). They are also
Temple_tank
Term for genocide in Sikhism
Punjabi concept in Sikhism for a holocaust, massacre, or genocide. This term refers to many historical massacres and genocides of Sikhs and it is deeply
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preaching of Sikhism. He also established hundreds of new Centres of Sikhism (Sikh religious Institutions) and thus strengthened the base of Sikhism. The period
History_of_Sikhism
Sikhism prohibits idolatry, in accordance with mainstream Khalsa norms and the teachings of the Sikh Gurus, a position that has been accepted as orthodox
Idolatry_in_Sikhism
5th guru of Sikhism. Guru Teg Bahadur, the 9th guru of Sikhism. Bhai Dayala is one of the Sikhs who was martyred at Chandni Chowk at Delhi in November 1675
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City important to the history or faith of a specific religion
The Druze in the Middle East: Their Faith, Leadership, Identity and Status, Sussex Academic Press, pp. 28–30. Nissîm Dānā (2003). The Druze in the Middle
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Sikh military confederation (1748–1799)
many Khalsa Sikhs in their struggle against the Mughal authorities in Lahore. Singh, Sudarshan. "TATT KHĀLSĀ". The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism (Online Conversion)
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Sikhism in Afghanistan in the contemporary era is limited to small communities, primarily in major cities, with the largest numbers of Afghan Sikhs living
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Empire on the Indian subcontinent, 1799–1849
Sikhism originated in the 16th-century Punjab with the teachings of Guru Nanak. Initially a pacifist faith, the followers of Sikhism (known as Sikhs)
Sikh_Empire
Ritual haircare practice
In Sikhism, kesh or kes (Gurmukhi: ਕੇਸ) is the practice of allowing one's hair (usually only referring to the hair on one's head, beard and mustache) to
Kesh_(Sikhism)
Follower of Sikhism
uninitiated Sikh. Another early term is Khulasa, as opposed to the Khalsa. A Sahajdhari adheres to the principles of Sikhism and the teachings of the Sikh Gurus
Sahajdhari
In Norway, Sikhism has approximately 5,000 adherents, mostly living in Oslo. Oslo collectively has two gurdwaras (the Sikh place of worship). Sikhs first
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19th-century interpretation of Sikhism
were critical for spreading Sanatan Sikhism in the peripheral areas outside the core region of traditional Sikhism (central Punjab) through the establishment
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Views on what followers of Sikhism are permitted to eat
Followers of Sikhism do not have a preference for meat or vegetarian consumption. There are two views on initiated or "Amritdhari Sikhs" and meat consumption
Diet_in_Sikhism
Place of worship in Sikhism
is a place of assembly and worship in Sikhism, but its normal meaning is "place of guru" or "home of guru". Sikhs also refer to gurdwaras as Gurdwara
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Sikh people in Maxico
Spanish. Sikhism portal Mexico portal Punjabi Mexican Americans Sikhism in Chile Sikhism in Argentina Sikhism in the United States Religion in Mexico Indian
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Sikh community kitchen
In Sikhism, a langar (Punjabi: ਲੰਗਰ, pronunciation: [lʌŋɾ], 'kitchen') is the community kitchen of a gurdwara, which serves meals to all free of charge
Langar_(Sikhism)
Relationship between the religions
Hinduism and Sikhism are Indian religions. Hinduism has pre-historic origins, while Sikhism was founded in the 15th century by Guru Nanak. Both religions
Hinduism_and_Sikhism
Military unit
Khalsaji, or simply Sikh Army, was the military force of the Sikh Empire. With its roots in the Khalsa founded by Guru Gobind Singh, the army was later
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Udasi saint and founder of Sadh Belo
temple: an abode of Udasipanth in Sindh". dawn.com. Amole, Sarmukh Singh. "PRĪTAM DĀS, MAHANT". Encyclopedia of Sikhism (Online Edition). Punjabi University
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Sub-traditions within Sikhism
the first guru of Sikhism. The community transcends the boundaries of Sikhism and Hinduism and was also a reference to the early Sikh community. Most Sindhi
Sects_of_Sikhism
Students organization affiliated to Indian Sikhs
values of Sikhism. The organization has recently worked on SYL Water issue for Punjab Satnam Singh Gambhir was president of All India Sikh Students Federation's
All-India Sikh Students' Federation
All-India_Sikh_Students'_Federation
Encyclopaedia of Sikhism: S-Z. Punjabi University. p. 225. ISBN 978-81-7380-530-1. McLeod, William Hewat (24 July 2009). The A to Z of Sikhism. p. 46. ISBN 9798216290001
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Country in South Asia
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Military conflict between Kingdom of Nepal and East India Company from 1814 to 1816
the possibility of an alliance between Nepal and Sikhs in northern India. The Company believed that if Nepal was expelled from its Western lands, the
Anglo-Nepalese_War
Religious views of sexuality
Sikhism has no specific teachings about homosexuality and the Sikh holy scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, does not explicitly mention heterosexuality,
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Ethnic groups in Nepal are delineated using language, ethnic identity or the caste system in Nepal. They are categorized by common culture and endogamy
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Religious minority in Italy
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Sikhs in Cyprus
names of the honoured individuals. Sikhism by country Sikhism in Greece Sikhism in Italy Indians in Cyprus Sikhism in the United Kingdom "Population Enumerated
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The arrival of Sikhism in Wales is relatively recent. As of the 2021 United Kingdom census there were 4,048 Sikhs in the country representing 0.1% of
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Sikh (/ˈsiːk/ or /ˈsɪk/; Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ, sikkh IPA: [ˈsɪkkʰ]) is the title and name given to an adherent of Sikhism. The term has its origin in the Sanskrit
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elephant. Sikhism has been present in Assam for over 200 years. In the 18th century, some Sikh and Punjabi mercenaries resided at the Sikh shrines in the region
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Son of Guru Gobind Singh (1687–1704)
Chamkaur Jujhar Singh Zorawar Singh Fateh Singh Martyrdom in Sikhism The encyclopaedia of Sikhism. Vol. 1. Harbans Singh. Patiala: Punjabi University. 1992–1998
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Capital and largest city in Nepal
capital and largest city of Nepal, situated in the central part of the country within the Kathmandu Valley. The city is in Kathmandu District. Kathmandu
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in Sikhism" to create a dialogue regarding representation, power-sharing, and sibling-hood (classically referred to as "brotherhood") within Sikhism.
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Sikh congregation
version of 'The Encyclopedia of Sikhism' operated by Punjabi University, Patiala). Retrieved 26 January 2025. "Sikhism | History, Doctrines, Practice,
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One of the Five Thieves of Sikhism
Kāma) is one of the five thieves in Sikhism, described as excessive lust or desire. A devout Sikh is expected to be in control of Kaam at all times. It
Kaam
Community from Northern India that follows Sikhism
Mazhabi Sikh, also known as Rangreta Sikhs, are a community from Northern India, especially Punjab region, who follow Sikhism. Mazhabi are part of wider
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Type of sanctuary, communal or religious resthouse
dharamshalas are built for Hindu religious travellers at Hindu pilgrimage sites. In Nepal there are dharamshalas especially built for pilgrims as well as dharamshalas
Dharamshala (type of building)
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Nanaksar in Madrid Religion in Spain Sikhism by country Sikhism in Portugal Indians in Spain Sikhism in Greece Sikhism in Italy Sikhism in France Garha
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People of the Sikh faith in England
(Sikh prayer) radio station. List of British Sikhs Sikhism in the United Kingdom Sikhism in Scotland Sikhism in Wales Religion in England Gurdwaras in
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Religious community
gurdwaras in the United States Murder of Balbir Singh Sodhi Sikhism by country Sikhism in Australia Sikhism in Canada Sikhism in New Zealand Sikhism in the
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Philosophical concept in Sikhism
terminology used within Sikhism to refer to the ineffable (nirgun) and the manifest (sargun) nature of God. There is no dichotomy in the nirgun and sargun
Nirgun_and_Sargun
Sikh martyr (1691–1704)
Encyclopaedia of Sikhism. Punjabi University Punjabi. Retrieved 24 November 2015. "SAHIBZADA JUJHAR SINGH (1691-1704)". www.sikh-history. Archived from
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Major vices in Sikhism
Sher Singh, The Philosophy of Sikhism. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Nirbhai Singh, Philosophy of Sikhism. Delhi: Atlantic Publishers & Distri
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Sikh marriage ceremony
Encyclopaedia of Sikhism. Vol. 1: A-D. Punjabi University (Patiala). pp. 539–540. ISBN 978-8173801006. Cole, W. Owen (2005). A Popular Dictionary of Sikhism. Taylor
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Religious community in Pakistan and India
the founder of Sikhism, but without necessarily following his successors among the Sikh gurus nor formally identifying as being Sikh in terms of religious
Nanakpanthi
Infantry regiment of the Indian Army
Gurkhas (recruited in Nepal), Sikhs remain the only community to have infantry regiments drawn exclusively from their own numbers: the Sikh Regiment (manned
Sikh_Regiment
Primary scripture of Sikhism
ɡɾənt̪ʰᵊ säː(ɦ)(ɪ)bᵊ(˦)]) is the central holy religious scripture of Sikhism, regarded by Sikhs as the final, sovereign, and eternal Guru following the lineage
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Flag representing the Sikh people
Encyclopaedia of Sikhism. Vol. III: M-R (3rd ed.). Patiala: Punjabi University. pp. 239–240. ISBN 8173803498. Mayled, Jon (2002). Sikhism. Heinemann. p. 24
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Land warfare branch of the Nepali Armed Forces
soldiers "Gurkhas". The Nepal–Sikh war began shortly after, in 1809 and the Anglo-Nepalese War in 1814. It became even more involved in the British Indian
Nepali_Army
god'. Sikhism, despite its monotheism, is categorised by hardline Muslims scholars as kafir mushrikun due to rejection of Islamic prophecy by Sikhism. The
Islam_and_Sikhism
Sikh library in Amritsar, India
The Sikh Reference Library, originally known as the Central Sikh Library, was a repository of an estimated 20,000 literary works located in the Darbar
Sikh_Reference_Library
Punjabi title and name
Sikhism's central scriptural book, Guru Granth Sahib, has teachings of 15 Bhagats, along with bani of Sikh Gurus, Bhats and Gursikhs. Because Sikhism
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Napoleonic Wars in Europe, the American Civil War in North America, the Taiping Rebellion in Asia, the Paraguayan War in South America, the Zulu War in Africa
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2023, Nepal Sambat dates are written alongside Bikram Sambat. Weekends in Nepal are different for each sector. All schools and government offices are closed
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Phuket and Ubon Ratchathani. At that time there were nineteen Sikh temples in the country. Sikhism was one of five religious groups registered with the Religious
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Since the 18th century
feature the names of the first and tenth gurus of Sikhism, along with the date of mintage. The first Sikh coin struck by Banda Singh Bahadur bore the following
Sikh_coinage
Sikhism in South Korea is a minority religion. According to records, Sikhs have been in South Korea since the country gained independence from colonial
Sikhism_in_South_Korea
Sikhism has a historical presence in Iraq because of the founder Guru Nanak's travels throughout the region, and Sikh conscripts stationed in Iraq during
Sikhism_in_Iraq
Sikh migration from historical homeland
The Sikh diaspora is the modern Sikh migration from the traditional area of the Punjab region of South Asia. Sikhism is a religion native to this region
Sikh_diaspora
American new religious organization
"American Sikhs," though the practice had nothing to do with actual Sikhism. Wilde, James (5 September 1997). "Religion: Yogi Bhajan's Synthetic Sikhism". Time
3HO
Sikh headgear
Patka is a Sikh headgear in lieu of the full Sikh turban. It is commonly worn by Sikh sportsmen and young Sikh boys. Patka is a square piece of cotton
Patka
British administrator, prolific scholar and author
influential Western scholars on Sikhism. His birth or baptismal name was Michael McAuliffe, which he changed to Michael Macauliffe in the 1870s and finally to
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Wife of Guru Gobind Singh
Devan. Mata Sundari Mata Sahib Kaur Women in Sikhism Singh, Harbans (ed.). "Jitoji, Mata". Encyclopaedia of Sikhism. Punjabi University Patiala. Retrieved
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Singaporean Sikhs are an ethnoreligious group forming a minority community in Singapore. Sikhism has been present in Singapore for centuries, particularly
Sikhism_in_Singapore
Holy books of the Sikh religion
written or authorised by the Sikh Gurus. Within Sikhism the Sri Guru Granth Sahib or Adi Granth is more than just a scripture. Sikhs consider this Granth (holy
Sikh_scriptures
Five articles of faith that Khalsa Sikhs wear at all times
In Sikhism, the Five Ks (Punjabi: ਪੰਜ ਕਕਾਰ, Pañj Kakār, Punjabi pronunciation: [ˈpənd͡ʒ.ˈkəˌka:ɾ]) are five items that Guru Gobind Singh, in 1699, commanded
Five_Ks
Sikh Maharaja from 1801 to 1839
loot nor molest civilians. He did prioritise Sikhism, proof of this being that people who converted to Sikhism were given Jagirs and were more likely to
Ranjit_Singh
Son of Guru Hargobind, father of Guru Har Rai (1613–1638)
Hargobind (sixth Sikh guru), and the father of Guru Har Rai (seventh Sikh guru) of Sikhism. There is a gurdwara in Kiratpur Sahib, Punjab which is in remembrance
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Sikh culinary practice
with people who follow bibeki rules Diet in Sikhism Meat consumption among Sikhs Jhatka Prohibitions in Sikhism Dogra, Ramesh Chander; Mansukhani, Gobind
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