The present work is planned as a reference manual for the readers interested in Punjabi culture and history. The first part of this encyclopaedia covers history, political development, religious heritage, language and liteerature, social and economic life, Art and Culture and allied aspects. The second part has registered about 3000 entries of Places, Persons, Themes and other significant aspects to Punjabi culture and history. The third part gives a date-wise account of the important events in the history of Punjabi culture. The fourth part gives a detailed bibliography of available books related to Punjabi Culture and History, Economy and Philosophy, Language and Literature, Arts and Religion. A detailed index is also included.