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.
Explore the adventurous and tumultuous life of Benoit Argoud, a quarrelsome Frenchman who joined Maharaja Ranjit Singh's infantry in 1836.
Explore the poetic saga of Hari Singh Nalva's last campaign against Afghans. A literary masterpiece shedding light on Punjabi courage and customs.
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Explore Azim Khan's legacy as Kashmir's governor, his battles with Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and his pivotal role in Afghan history. Discover more!
Discover Joga Singh's unwavering devotion to Guru Gobind Singh, his journey of humility, and the lesson of pride and redemption in Sikh history.
Explore Qadar Yar's poetic tribute to Hari Singh Nalva, a valorous Sikh general, capturing the epic battles and history of Peshawar in Punjabi literature.
