Discover the relentless rebellion of Painda Khan in Darband against the Sikh government during the early 1800s and his dramatic clashes with the Lahore Darbar.
Discover Shah Zaman's bold attempts to expand Afghan influence in India during the late 1700s, facing challenges from Sikh leaders like Ranjit Singh.
Discover the legacy of Aurangzib, the formidable Mughal emperor who ascended Delhi's throne in 1658, known for his controversial and orthodox reign.
DAULAT KHAN LODHI, NAWAB, an Afghan noble, was, during the last quarter of the fifteenth century, governor of Jalandhar Doab with Sultanpur, a town in present day Kapurthala district, as his capital. One of his officials, Jai Ram, was married to Guru Nanak`s sister, Nanaki.Jai Ram secured young Nanak employment as keeper of the Nawab`s granaries and stores at Sultanpur. Nanak applied himself to his duties diligently, and impressed everyone with his gentleness and openhanded generosity.
Discover Ilahi Bakhsh's pivotal role in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's military campaigns, especially during the conquest of Multan and the Ropar meeting.
Discover the bravery of Maimun Khan, leading Afghan troops under Guru Gobind Singh, defending Anandpur against a Mughal assault in 1703.
Explore Pir Muhammad Khan's alliance with Maharaja Ranjit Singh and his pivotal role in Peshawar's 1800s history as a steadfast ally of the Sikh sovereign.
Explore the legacy of Sher Muhammad Khan, an Afghan chief of Malerkotia, known for his pivotal role in historical battles and Mughal military leadership.
Explore Azim Khan's legacy as Kashmir's governor, his battles with Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and his pivotal role in Afghan history. Discover more!
DAULAT RAI, DIWAN, a civil administrator in Sikh times, was the son of Diwan Lakkhi Mall, governor of Dera Isma`il Khan and Bannu. In 1844, Diwan Lakkhi Mall died and Daulat Rai was allowed to succeed him in his office by Wazir Hira Singh on payment of a nazarana or tribute of 50,000 rupees. He also became the governor of Torik wrested from Fateh Khan Tiwana by Diwan Lakkhi Mall a few months before his death. On the death of Wazir Hira Singh, Jawahar Singh became the prime minister.
