Explore the Rikabganj Agitation (1913-20), a pivotal Sikh protest against the British demolition of the Gurdwara Rikabganj wall in New Delhi.
Discover the intense Sikh-Muslim conflict in Punjab over the sacred Gurdwara Shahidganj site in Lahore from 1935 to 1940. Learn about its historic significance.
AJlT SINGH (1881-1947), patriot and revolutionary, was born in February 1881 at Khatkar Kalari, in Jalandhar district of the Punjab, the son of Arjan Singh and Jai Kaur. He had his early education in his village and then at Sain Dass Anglo Sanskrit High School, Jalandhar, and D.A.V. College, Lahore. He later joined the Bareilly College to study law, but left without completing the course owing to ill health. He became a munshi or teacher of Oriental languages, establishing himself at Lahore. In 1903, he was married to Harnam Kaur, daugher of Dhanpat Rai, a pleader of Kasur.
Explore Baldev Singh's journey as an industrialist and India's first Defense Minister, and his impact on Sikh politics and national defense strategy.
Explore the legacy of Gurdit Singh Sandhanvalia, heir of Thakur Singh, and his role in Punjab's freedom struggle. Discover his family's poignant history.
Explore intimate accounts of British residents in 1846-49 Lahore, capturing political events and trends during the Regency period between the Anglo-Sikh wars.
Discover the 1849 Punjab annexation, when British dominions expanded, integrating Maharaja Duleep Singh's kingdom amidst controversy and criticism.
Explore the legacy of Sita Ram Kohli, the first Alexandra Research Scholarship awardee, who resurrected Punjab's historic records for future generations.
Explore Akali Dal's pivotal role in Sikh rights and Gurdwara reform movement of the 1920s, ensuring religious heritage preservation.
Discover Balvant Singh's role in the Ghadr movement and his advocacy for Indian immigrants' rights in early 20th-century Canada.
