Discover the legacy of the Panj Mukte, the first five Sikhs initiated by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699, and their role in Sikh history.
Explore Jangnama, the key Persian account of Ahmad Shah Durrani's 1764-65 crusade against the Sikhs, a pivotal historical source.
Discover the Pattidari system—a historic land tenure practice in Sikh Punjab rooted in cosharing and equal inheritance, shaping peasant proprietorship.
Explore the 1840 Anglo-Sikh Treaty establishing trade duties for the Punjab's rivers, enhancing commerce between the Sikh and British governments.
Discover the historic debate on electrifying the Golden Temple and how it transformed conditions for devotees in the late 19th century.
Explore the pivotal role of Ludhiana Political Agency in Anglo-Sikh relations. Discover its transformation from a military post to a diplomatic hub.
Discover the strategic Tripartite Treaty of 1838, thwarting Sikh designs on Sindh with British mediation. Explore this pivotal Afghan-Sikh-British alliance.
Uncover the story of the Panj Piare—Daya Singh, Dharam Singh, Himmat Singh, Muhkam Singh, Sahib Singh—and their role in forming the Khalsa in 1699.
Dive into the Khuiasat Uttwarikh, a 17th-century Persian chronicle by Sujan Rai Bhandari covering Hindu and Muslim kings and the Sikh faith.
Explore the Phulkian Misl - a pivotal part of Sikh history. Learn the origins and significance of this influential Misl among the Misls.
Discover the historic Anglo-Sikh Treaties of 1846 where Maharaja Duleep Singh ceded territories to the British after the first Anglo-Sikh war.
Explore the Ellenborough Papers: Key insights into British India, including Anglo-Sikh relations and Punjab politics. A must-read for history enthusiasts.
