1885

Discover the legacy of Mai Raj Kaur, known as Mai Malvain, who led courageously in the Sukkarchakkia family until Ranjit Singh took power.

Explore the heroic tale of Arjan Singh Thapa, a pivotal Gurkha captain who helped shape history under Maharaja Ranjit Singh's command.

Explore Atar Singh Atarivala's journey from rebellion to redemption in British India. Discover his legacy and connection to the Punjab region until 1897.

BISHAN SINGH, a general in the Sikh army, was the adopted son of Jamadar Khushal Singh, the royal chamberlain (deorhidar). He received his education at the Ludhiana Mission School across the AngloSikh frontier. In 1848, when stationed at Pind Dadan Khan, Bishan Singh was ordered to move his troops to assist Herbert Edwardes, the British resident`s assistant at Bannu, who was then marching against Diwan Mul Raj at Multan. A few months after, his troops revolted and joined the insurrectionists, but Bishan Singh sided with the British and joined Lord Gough`s camp. For this he was rewarded with a pension by the British government.

DAYAKAUR, RANI (d. 1843), widow of Sahib Singh Bhangi of Gujrat, was married, in 1811, to Maharaja Ranjit Singh by the rite of chadar andazi, a rite having sanction under customary law to facilitate marriage with a widow who is accepted into nuptials by unfurling a chadar or sheet of cloth over her head. Princes Kashmira Singh and Pashaura Singh were born to her. Rani Daya Kaur died in 1843.

Explore the legacy of General Gurdit Singh Majithia, a key figure in Sikh history who commanded troops for Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Learn more.

Discover the journey of Harkishan Das, a purohit who brought royal offerings from England to India's sacred sites. A tale of devotion and history.

Discover the inspiring tale of Ishar Kaur, Rani of Punjab, who embodied courage as she selflessly joined her husband, Prince Kharak Singh, in 1840.

Explore Jamiat Rai's dedicated service to Maharaja Duleep Singh, his journey from Gurdaspur to Bombay, and the rich history of 1885's unsung heroes.

Explore the dramatic history of Jan Muhammad Chattha's resistance against Ranjit Singh in 1798 and his short-lived reclamation of lands near River Chenab.