Explore intimate accounts of British residents in 1846-49 Lahore, capturing political events and trends during the Regency period between the Anglo-Sikh wars.
Explore the rise of Manglan, a slave girl turned powerful confidante in Maharani Jind Kaur's court. Witness her remarkable influence in 1840s Punjab.
NIHAL SINGH SODHI (d. 1859), son of Megh Singh, entered Maharaja Ranjit Singh`s army in 1819, and was, five years later, made commandant of 100 horsemen in the Charyari corps. He fought for Maharaja Sher Singh during the siege of Lahore in January 1841. Under Sher Singh`s successor, Nihal Singh was sent in command of 1,000 horse to administer the area of Dhanni which was in a state of insurrection. He shot the leader of the insurgents dead and by his vigour and severity soon reduced the country to submission.
Discover the rich history of Partap Kaur, married to Karivar Sher Singh. Learn about her legacy, her adoption of Thakar Singh, and her influence in Punjab.
