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Discover the legacy of Ram Singh Chhapevala, a pivotal figure in the Second Anglo-Sikh War, famed for his bravery in the battles of Ramnagar, Chilianwala, and Gujrat.

ARIF, KISHAN SINGH Arif, Kishan Singh(1836 - 1904) was a popular Punjabi poet. His father Narain Singh was a publisher and bookseller in Bazar Mai Sewan, Amritsar. He began studying books and Kissas at an early age. After the death of his father, he adopted the same profession. From his writings it appears that he was a disciple of Gulab Das (1809-1873), a saint of repute under whose impact he wrote didactic and mystic poetry.

Discover the inspiring journey of Santa Singh, from clerk to Babar revolutionary, igniting anti-British sentiment and radical reform in 1920s India.

BABAR AKALI MOVEMENT, a radical outgrowth of the Akali movement for the reform of Sikh places of worship during the early 1920\'s. The latter, aiming to have the shrines released from the control of priests who had become lax and effete over the generations, was peaceful in its character and strategy. In the course of the prolonged campaign, Akalis true to their vows patiently suffered physical injury and violence at the hands of the priests as well as of government authority.

Explore the life of Banta Singh Dhamiam, a key figure in the Babbar Akali movement, known for his audacious acts against British rule.

BHAG SINGH, RAI (d. 1884) was son of Rai Kishan Chand Bhandari who worked as a vakil or agent under the Sikh government. In the beginning of 1838 when Rai Kishan Chand accompanied Colonel Wade to Peshawar, Bhag Singh officiated in his place as agent at Ludhiana, in the British territory. After the first AngloSikh war (1845-46), Bhag Singh took over as agent of the Lahore Darbar with the Commissioner of transSutlej states; in 1848 he was awarded the title of Rai and a dress of honour.

DHANNA SINGH (1888-1923). a Babar revolutiortary, was born at the village of Bahibalpur, in Hoshiarpur district. His father, Indar Singh, could barely afford to send him to the village primary school where Dhanna Singh learnt to read and write in Punjabi and Urdu. Early in his youth he was converted to radical politics by Kararn Singh, of Daulatpur, leader of the Chakravarti Jatha, and helped organize the Jathas major divans at Mahalpur (March 1921) and at Kukkar Muzara (October 1921). The Chakravarti Jathas of Kishan Singh Gargajj and Karam Singh merging together made up plans at a meeting at Jassoval on 25 December 1922 to maim, plunder or murder informers and helpers of the British government.

Explore the legacy of Ganga Ram, a Kashmiri Brahman who served Indian rulers and the East India Company, leaving a mark on political and military history.

Explore the rich history of GURU NANAK PRAKASH PRESS, founded in 1859 to promote Punjabi literature and culture through classic translations and original works.

Unveil the only surviving copy of JAPUPARAMARATH by Bhai Ram Kishan, a manuscript of Guru Nanak's Japu, to discover profound insights and historical context.