Explore the Punjabi Suba Movement, a Sikh-led agitation for a Punjabi-speaking state, highlighting its origins, challenges, and political negotiations.
DHANNA SINGH MALVAI (1775-1843), soldier and jagirdar under Ranjit Singh, belonged to the village of Maur in Nabha territory. Mall Singh, Dhanna Singh`s father, who was the first in the family to be initiated a Sikh, left his village about 1760 and entered the service of Charhat Singh Sukkarchakkia as a sowar. He was killed in a campaign in the northwest. His son, Dhanna Singh, left Maur in 1793 and took up service with Sahib Singh Bharigi of Gujrat. About the year 1800, he enlisted himself in the force of Fateh Singh Kaliarivala as a trooper, and soon rose in his favour, obtaining an independent command.
Discover the legacy of Sardar Fateh Singh Ahluwalia (1784-1836) in an authentic manuscript detailing politics, diplomacy, and warfare of 19th-century India.
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.
Discover the fascinating manuscript of Sri Jassa Singh Binod, detailing the life of the renowned Sikh warrior and founder of Kapurthala. A historical treasure!
FATEH CHAND MAINI, RAJA, a ranked citizen of Patna in Bihar, who served Guru Tegh Bahadur with dedication during his visit in 1665. Fateh Chand and his wife were devout Sikhs and received the Guru and his family with great honour. They put them up in their newly built house, themselves continuing to live in the old one. After the departure of the Guru`s family for the Punjab, the couple converted their house into a dharamsala for the sangat or devotees to assemble in holy congregation. The place came to be known as Maini Sangat.
Explore the legacy of Tahl Singh, who gained jagirs in 1741 and forged his own path in history. His sons continued his influence, aiding Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
