BROUGHTON PAPERS are official and private papers of Sir John Cam Hobhouse (Lord Broughton) in numerous bound volumes in the British Library. Lord Broughton, British administrator, who served as President of the Board of Control of the East India Company from 1835-41 and again from 1846-52, was responsible for the Home Government`s major policy decisions on the Punjab and the Sikhs.
Darshan Singh \'Awara\', (1906-1982)started writing verse under the impulse of the struggle for freedom in the early twenties. The tone and diction of these poems were nationalist revolutionary and they were first published in a volume named Bijii di Tarak (The Lap of Lightning). It was confiscated by the British Government. A second volume was published many years later in 1940 under the title Bhaghawat (Rebellion), followed in 1941 by Main Baghi Han (I am a Rebel).
Explore the dispatches of Harsaran Das during Lahore's political chaos (1840-1843) as he navigates Sikh-British tensions and undercover alliances.
Discover the remarkable life of Jodh Singh, a commandant and British ally who played a vital role in Sikhi's heritage management at the Golden Temple.
Discover the tumultuous life of Lahina Singh Sandhanvalia, a key figure in 19th-century Punjab's power struggles, known for his resplendent presence and strategic shifts.
Explore Lord Minto's pivotal role in ending British non-interference in India, forging the Anglo-Sikh Treaty of 1809 amidst looming French threats.
Explore the storied career of Sir George Pollock, field marshal and baronet, renowned for his pivotal role in Afghanistan retribution campaigns.
Explore the historical Round Table Conferences (1930-32) in London that aimed to redefine India's future through constitutional reforms and equal discussion.
Learn about Suchet Singh, the engaging Dogra soldier known for his charisma at Maharaja Ranjit Singh's court, and his role in Sikh history.
Discover the legacy of Yadavinder Singh, the last Maharaja of Patiala, a renaissance man known for his influence in sports, diplomacy, and Indian cricket.
