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Discover Pandit Madhusudan, esteemed Sanskrit scholar, astronomer, & astrologer, respected at the Sikh Darbar during Maharaja Ranjit Singh's reign.

Maharaja Mohinder Singh of Patiala: A visionary leader who advanced education & infrastructure, initiating projects like Sirhind Canal & founding Mohindra College.

NIHAL SINGH AHLUVALIA (d. 1852), son of Fateh Singh Ahluvalia, succeeded to the Ahluvalia chieftaincy on the death, in 1836, of his father. In his youth he was a favourite of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and was the recipient of the towns of Nur Mahal and Kalat Majra and other occasional bounties. Upon succession, however, he was subjected to a fee of 1,000,000 rupees. His younger brother, Amar Singh, who lived in Lahore, conspired to usurp the gaddi and was encouraged in his ambition by the Maharaja as well as by his minister, Dhian Singh.

Discover Ranjit Singh's regal grandeur and unmatched hospitality. His grandson's lavish wedding set a new standard in nobility & celebration.

Pingalvara, founded by Bhagat Puran Singh, is a unique humanitarian institution in Punjab offering compassionate care to the needy, regardless of caste or creed.

Explore the era of Maharaja Ranjit Singh with insights from Punjab Akhbdrs & intelligence reports detailing Sikh governance & British relations.

BELI RAM (d. 1843). head of the royal to shakhana at Lahore, was the second of the five sons of Misr Divan Chand, a general in Maharaja Ranjit Singh`s army. He joined the Maharaja`s treasury in 1809 and within seven years rose to occupy the highest position in it. Besides, he received numerous jagirs, including that of Ranghar Nangal worth 30,000 rupees a year. Beli Ram maintained strict discipline. He annoyed Raja Dhian Singh, the prime minister, by declining him to show a rare piece of jewellery in the to shakhana, royal treasury, without the Maharaja`s permission.

Explore Ralia Ram's legacy as Amritsar's administrator who championed peace and economic reform under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, earning the title of Diwan.

CHARHAT SINGH, son of Jai Singh, a Sandhu Jatt of Kot Sayyid Mahmud, a small village near Amritsar, held a service jagir under Maharaja Ranjit Singh. His father had served as a trooper under Gulab Singh Bhangi. Charhat Singh`s sister Rup Kaur married Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1809. Charhat Singh and his brother Bhup Singh were assigned an area worth 30,000 rupees, subject to the service of 200 horse, which they held for 15 years when it was resumed.

Explore the 1838-39 expedition to Kabul through the Punjab and Khaibar Pass. Discover key figures, including British, Sikh, and Afghan alliances.