Explore Hakim Rai's journey from Maharaja Ranjit Singh's army to influential roles in Punjab's history, including the Anglo-Sikh negotiations.
Explore the era of Maharaja Ranjit Singh with insights from Punjab Akhbdrs & intelligence reports detailing Sikh governance & British relations.
Explore the influential life of Jagat Singh Narag, a pivotal figure in NWFP legislative history and civic affairs from 1883 to 1942.
Explore the legacy of Ranjit Singh, the Lion of Punjab, who united provinces and stemmed invasions with power and charm in Sikh history.
AKBAR KHAN MUHAMMAD (d. 1848), son of Dost Muhammad Khan, the ruler of Afghanistan. He was a Hery young man of great dash and daring. Like his father, he was keen to regain the Afghan possessions in India Multan, Kashmir, Attock and Peshawar. In 1837, Dost Muhammad Khan declared a holy war against the Sikhs and attacked the fortress of Jamrud at the entrance to the Khaibar Pass. An attack led by Akbar Khan was repulsed, though the valiant Sikh general, Hari Singh Nalva, was killed in the action.
Discover Jahandad Khan's journey from governor of Attock to a key ally of Maharaja Ranjit Singh amid the power shifts in 19th century Afghanistan.
Discover Shah Shuja, King of Kabul's dramatic journey through power struggles, captivities, and attempted throne recoveries, impacting Afghan history.
AKHBARAT-I-SINGHAN, also known as Twarikhi Sikkhan, is a diary of the day today events of the period from 1895 Bk/AD 1839 to 1903 Bk/AD 1847 based on official reports which General Avitabile (q.v.), military governor of Peshawar during Sikh times, received from various districts under his jurisdiction. It is written in Khatti Shikasta. also called Khatti Diwani; the name of the compiler is not known. The only known manuscript is available, in three volumes, at the Panjab University Library. Lahore, under MS. No. PE III, 30. Volume I, comprising 250 folios, covers the period from 12 Chet 1895 Bk to 3 Jeth, 1896 23 March 1839-May 1839 and contains news from Peshawar.
Discover Jai Singh Atarivala's intriguing life as a soldier and diplomat under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, marked by alliances and plots in 19th century Punjab.
Explore the history of Shiromani Khalsa Diwan, a pivotal Sikh sociopolitical organization known for safeguarding Sikh interests in the Northwest Frontier Province.
