Explore the journey of Jan Sahib from Kabul to serving Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1824, as recorded in Sikh documents.
Discover Panjab Singh's journey from a trooper to a notable figure under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, securing Jagirs and serving with valor. Learn more.
Discover the intriguing journey of Alvarine, an Italian adventurer, who served under the Sikh Darbar in 1841 and left an enduring legacy in Northern India.
DEVA SINGH, SARDAR BAHADUR(d. 1872), son of Fateh Singh and a great grandson of Savan Singh, cousin of Sarigat Singh, the leader of the Nishanavali misi, came of a Shergil Jatt family of Mansurval, in Firozpur district. Deva Singh joined service under Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1816 at a very young age. After some time, he was put under Lahina Singh Majithia who made him commandant of the regiment of his brother, Gujjar Singh. In 1834, he accompanied the young Sardar to Calcutta on a mission half complimentary, half political. In 1842, he was transferred to the Gurkha regiment to serve in Hazara.
Explore the legacy of Lakhdada Javala Singh Padhania, a notable Sikh commander known for his gallantry and generosity in the early 19th century.
Discover Parmanand, the Maharashtrian saint-poet of Barsi, whose hymn in Guru Granth Sahib emphasizes sincere devotion over rituals. Explore his spiritual journey.
Explore Amir Chand's journey from Maharaja Ranjit Singh's treasury to his dismissal post Anglo-Sikh War, amidst duty and defalcation controversies.
DEVI DAS, DIWAN (1767-1830), eldest son of Diwan Thakur Das Khatri of Peshawar, was, like his father, in the service of the Afghan rulers prior to joining the court of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. At the time of Shah Zaman`s last invasion of northern India (1798-99), the Maharaja, who had heard about the reputation of Devi Das, offered him the post of Diwan at Lahore. Devi Das entered the service of the Maharaja in 1803 as the keeper of the royal seal, accountant general and head of the secretariat (mfr munshT). Devi Das found that the financial administration needed his immediate attention.
Discover the heroic journey of Colonel Jivan Singh, from his valor in Kashmir to his leadership in Punjab, shaping military history until his death in 1851.
Explore the devotion of Bhai Piara, a RandhavaJatt Sikh, serving Harimandar Sahib during Guru Hargobind's detention at Gwalior Fort.
