Discover the heroic legacy of Santa Singh, a revered martyr from a humble barber family, who inspired many with his devotion and sacrifice at Nankana Sahib.
FARRUKH-SIYAR (1683-1719), Mughal emperor of India from 1713-19, was the second son of`Azim al-Shan, the third son of Bahadur Shah. Born at Aurangabad in the Deccan on 11 September 1683, he in his tenth year accompanied his father to Agra, and in 1697 to Bengal, when that province was added to his charge. In 1707, when `Azim al-Shan was summoned to the court by Aurangzeb, Farrukh-Siyar was nominated his father`s deputy there, which post he held until his recall by `Azim al-Shan in 1711. When Bahadur Shah died at Lahore on 27 February 1712, Farrukh-Siyar was at Patna, having tarried there since the previous rainy season. Following the defeat and death of his father in the contest at Lahore, Farrukh-Siyar proclaimed himself king at Patna on 6 March 1712.
Explore the legacy of Shamsher Singh, a notable soldier from the Punjab region who held significant civil and military roles in the mid-1800s.
Explore the dynamic relations between Sikhs and Jats during their rise in 17th-century India, highlighting key battles and alliances against Mughal forces.
GILBERT, SIR WALTER RALEIGH (1785-1853), divisional commander of the British army under Lord Hugh Gough in the first and second Anglo Sikh wars, son of the Rev Edmund Gilbert, was born in Bodmin, England, in 1785. In 1801, he joined the Bengal infantry as a cadet. He rose to be a major general in 1841, and lieutenant general in 1851. He commanded a division of the army under Sir Hugh Gough in the first Anglo Sikh war, in the battles of Mudki and Ferozeshah in December 1845, and at Sabhraori on 10 February 1846. Hugh Gough eulogized Gilbert`s services in his despatches.
Explore the legacy of Suchcha Singh, a dedicated activist and martyr of the Gurdwara Reform movement, who sacrificed his life in the Jaito Morcha.
Discover the courageous journey of Bhai Hari Singh, a Nankana Sahib martyr who battled in WWI, joined the Akali movement, and became a symbol of sacrifice.
Explore the legacy of Sundar Singh Jathedar, a Nankana Sahib martyr, whose sacrifice is honored by the community with memorials and annual fairs.
