Sikh Political figures

Explore Sher Singh Atarivala's pivotal role in leading Sikh resistance against the British, stirring a movement for freedom in Punjab's rich history.

Discover the legendary exploits of Tara Singh Ghaiba, a master strategist and leader of the Dallevalia clan whose fearless conquests reshaped Punjab's history.

Discover Udai Singh's patronage of Sikh classics like Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth. Explore Kaithal's rich history and British-era transitions.

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

Explore Atar Singh Atarivala's journey from rebellion to redemption in British India. Discover his legacy and connection to the Punjab region until 1897.

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.

BHUMA SINGH (d. 1746), a Dhillon Jatt of the village of Hung near Badhni, in present day Faridkot district of the Punjab, gathered power in men and money during Nadir Shah`s invasion of India in 1739. At the time of the death of Nawab Zakariya Khan, the Mughal governor of the Punjab, Bhuma Singh`SJ`atha was one of 25 roving bands of the Sikhs. Bhuma Singh commanded a body of about 300 men.

BUR SINGH (d. 1892). son of Ruldu Ram, appointed to do menial jobs first as an attendant in the household of Maharaja Ranjit Singh`s wife, Rani Mahtab Kaur, and then as a water carrier in Kanvar Sher Singh`s, carried out some of the confidential errands he was assigned to with such great skill that he not only rose in rank but also hadjagirs in Mukerian, and houses at Batala and Lahore bestowed on him. For his assistance to the British on the occasion of General Pollock`s advance on Kabul, he received ajagir near Peshawar. His enemies took advantage of the murder in September 1843 of his master, Maharaja Sher Singh, to harm him.

DARGAH MALL, DIWAN (d. 1695), son of Dvarka Das Chhibbar, was, according to Shahid Bilas Bhai Mani Singh, and Guru kian Sakhian, a diwan or minister in the time of Guru Hargobind and his successors and managed, as such, their households. He was the great grand father of Kesar Singh Chhibbar, the author of Bansavalinama. He was in attendance upon Guru Har Rai when summons arrived from Aurangzib asking the Guru to meet him in Delhi. The Guru sent instead his son, Ram Rai, to call on the emperor. Diwan Dargah Mall was deputed to escort him to the imperial capital.

DIVAN SINGH MAFTOON (1890-1974) was in his day the most talked about editor in Urdu journalism. Born in the Punjab he migrated to Delhi in the early twenties. His sole asset was a smattering of Urdu. Gradually, he grew in his command of the language and became known for his mastery of Urdu prose acclaimed for its lucidity and exactness. Through his felicity in Urdu prose, he naturalized himself in the milieu of Ghalib`s Delhi. He achieved to a considerable degree its style and refinement. In his conversation, in his dress and in his tastes, he became a sovereign Delhiite. He had a natural genius in personal relationships.

Discover the legacy of Ganga Ram, a brave son of Bhai Sadhu and Bibi Viro, who fought valiantly in the 1688 Battle of Bhangani alongside Guru Gobind Singh.

Discover the legacy of Gurbakhsh Singh Kalsia, a key leader of the Karor Singhia Misi and founder of the Kalsia principality, shaping Sikh history.