Explore the life of Bairagis, a Hindu ascetic sect embodying detachment and devotion. Discover their customs, beliefs, and cultural significance.
Explore the rich history and traditions of Bhalla, a Sarin subgroup of the Khatri caste, and learn about their unique cultural heritage and lineage.
CHARYARI SOWARS was the name given to an irregular cavalry regiment in Sikh times. It owed its origin to four friends, or Char (four) Your (friends), who were seen together all the time. Their names were: Bhup Singh Siddhu.Jit Singh, Ram Singh Saddozai and Hardas Singh Bania. They were all young men of the same age, very handsome, well built and always elegantly dressed. Maharaja Ranjit Singh became very fond of the foursome and employed them as soldiers. He was so impressed by their bearing that he gave them fine horses to ride and created a regiment named Charyari Sowars after them.
DESA SINGH MAJITHIA (1768-1832), an army general and civil administrator in Sikh times, was the son of Naudh Singh, a feudal retainer under Amar Singh Bagga of the Kanhaiya misl. When Naudh Singh died in 1788, Desa Singh succeeded to the family estates. He served Buddh Singh Bagga, successor of Amar Singh Bagga, for a number of years before joining Ranjit Singh`s army. In 1804, Desa Singh was made a commander of 400 sowars. He served the Maharaja in many of his early campaigns.
DAYA KAUR, RAM (d. 1823), widow of Gurbakhsh Singh of the Nishanavali principality of the Sikhs who ruled over Ambala, assumed control of the misi and the family estate upon her husband`s death in 1786. She ruled over the territory remarkably well for nearly 37 years. Sir Lepel Griffin in his The Rajas of the Punjab says, "She was an excellent ruler and her estate was one of the best managed in the protected territory." In November 1808, Maharaja Ranjit Singh ejected Daya Kaur from the city and seized all her property and possessions.
Discover how Ghani Khan and Nabi Khan helped Guru Gobind Singh escape Machhivara in 1705, leading to the creation of Gurdwara Uchch da Pir in Punjab.
Explore the history of Gurmukhi, a key script for Punjabi, shaped by Guru Angad and rooted in the ancient Brahmi family.
Discover Sir John Hobhouse's role in shaping British policy towards the Sikhs and Punjab during his tenure in Parliament and beyond.
Explore the JAITO MORCHA, a pivotal Akali agitation for justice in Punjab, challenging British oppression and advocating for Sikh leaders' restoration.
Discover the legacy of Jodh Singh Ramgarhia, a revered Sikh chief and ally of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, known for his religious devotion and architectural contributions.
