Discover the legacy of Amar Singh Man, a Sikh leader who reshaped Gurdaspur in the 18th century, building fortresses and leaving a lasting imprint.
Explore the legacy of Hari Singh Nalwa, the renowned general and 'Tiger Killer' of the Sikh Empire, and his pivotal role in shaping history.
IMAM UDDIN, FAQIR (d. 1847), second son of Ghulam Mohly udDTn and younger brother of Faqir `Azi/ udDin, foreign minister to Maharaja Ranjit Singh, was Qiladar or garrison commander of the Gobindgarh Fort at Amritsar, where the bulk of the Sikh crown jewels was kept in deposit. Capable and scholarly. Imam udDin was entrusted with multifarious duties by the Maharaja. He virtually acted as the chief treasurer of the kingdom, authorizing payments on behalf of the Darbar and carrying out commercial transactions through casli and hund is for the purchase of grain.
Explore the political history from Aurangzib to Muhammad Shah, with insights into Sikh revolts led by Banda Singh Bahadur. Discover this rare manuscript's saga.
BACHITTAR SINGH MALVAI (d. 1840), eldest son of Dhanna Singh Malvai, joined the army of Ranjit Singh about 1827, and served first at Bahawalpur. When Peshawar was occupied by the Sikhs in 1834, Bachittar Singh was sent to Shabqadar, where a new cantonment had been laid out and a fort built by Chatar Singh Atarivala. He was still there when, in April 1837, the Afghan army attacked the post and the fort of Jamrud. In January 1839, Bachittar Singh accompanied the Sikh forces escorting Shahzada Taimur, son of Shah Shuja, to Peshawar. He died in 1840.
Discover how Jones, a deserter, became a key gunner in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's army, crucial to the 1818 Battle of Multan. Learn about his remarkable journey!
Explore the valor and virtues of Hari Singh Nalva in 'Var Hari Singh Ki,' a unique siharfi narrative from 'Prachin Varan te Jangname.'
Discover Bahadurgarh Fort, a historic marvel near Patiala, linked to Guru Tegh Bahadur and rich with cultural heritage and architectural beauty.
