Sikh Political figures

Explore the life of Tej Singh, a Sikh general-turned-commanding chief. Discover his controversial role in the Anglo-Sikh wars and his legacy in Sialkot.

Discover Udham Singh Nagoke (1894-1966), a key figure in Sikh shrine reform, Akali agitations, and the Gurdwara movement in India, shaping Majha's history.

Explore the impactful life of Amar Singh, Sheri Punjab, journalist, and Sikh politics figure. Dive into his roles in journalism and Sikh leadership.

Discover ATAR SINGH's role in Kuka patriotism & reform. Uncover his 19th-century activism against British rule in Ludhiana. Learn more now!

Discover the story of Basava Singh, a key figure in the 1848-49 revolt against British rule in Punjab, aligning with Bhai Maharaj Singh for freedom.

BHUPINDER SINGH, LIEUTENANTGENERAL MAHARAJA SIR (1891-1931), Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India, Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire, Knight of the Order of the British Empire, ruler of the Sikh state of Patiala, was one of the most colourful and influential Indian princes of the interwar years. Tall, robust, dashingly handsome, he was to the British the personification of the Punjabi martial races, a veritable "flower of Oriental aristocracy." In his own eyes, and in the eyes of many of his coreligionists, he was the temporal leader of Sikhism.

CHANDA SINGH (d. 1930), better known as Chanda Singh Vakil or lawyer, was born at Kaliarivali, district Sirsa, in the present Haryana state, in a Sikh farming family of moderate means. He was the eldest of the three sons of Dial Singh. An attack of smallpox in his childhood had deprived him of his eyesight, but this did not deter him from carving his way in life. He passed his primary classes from the village school and went to Amritsar for his middle school course. He took his Matriculation at Government High School, Delhi. He was gifted with a phenomenal memory and excelled at studies.

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.

DULEEP SINGH, MAHARAJA (1838-1893), the last Sikh sovereign of the Punjab, was born at Lahore on 6 September 1838, the youngest son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. On 18 September 1843, at the age of five, he was, after the murder of Maharaja Sher Singh, proclaimed Maharaja of the Punjab with his mother, MaharanIJind Kaur, as his Regent. The country was in a state of disorder and the army had become all powerful. Though little Duleep Singh attended all the council meetings seated on the royal throne, the real authority had passed from the palace to the cantonment and the military panchayats. The English, who had been watching the happenings in the Sikh State with more than a neighbour`s interest, were looking for an opportunity to strike and penetrate into the Punjab.

Explore Bhai Gaura, the fearless Sikh warrior from Vinjhu, known for his loyalty. Discover his tale and impact on Sikh history near Bathinda.

Explore the legacy of Gurdial Singh Dhillon, a diplomatic and parliamentary icon of India, known for his pivotal role in Punjab politics & diplomacy.

Explore the life of General Harsa Singh, a prominent figure in the Khalsa army, and his role in the 19th-century military history of Punjab.