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Discover the legacy of Lachhman Singh Granthi, a revered martyr of Nankana Sahib, and his role in the Gurdwara reform movement. Learn more today.

Discover the remarkable journey of Jamadar Partap Singh, from Punjab Army officer to influential leader in Sikh administration and post-independence politics.

Explore the adventurous life of George Thomas, an Irish soldier who deserted the British navy, served in Indian armies, and established a kingdom in Haryana.

Discover the historic Anglo-Sikh Treaties of 1846 where Maharaja Duleep Singh ceded territories to the British after the first Anglo-Sikh war.

Explore Dara Shukoh's blend of Sufi and Upanisadic thought, military ranks, and the power struggles of Mughal India. Dive into his literary works and philosophy.

Discover the valor of Hukma Singh Chimni, a key commander under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, known for his military prowess and leadership in 19th-century Punjab.

Discover the intriguing story of Stephen Lane, an American who rose through Scindia's ranks and joined Maharaja Ranjit Singh's army in 1834.

Explore the legacy of Prem Singh, a brave Randhava Jatt soldier in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's army, who fought in key campaigns before his untimely death in 1824.

Discover the fascinating journey of Jacob Thomas, son of Irish adventurer George Thomas, from serving Begam Samru to commanding in Ranjit Singh's army.

Explore the Anglo-Sikh War of 1845-46, fueled by British expansion. Discover the impact on Sikh sovereignty and the Lahore Court's decline after Ranjit Singh.

DE LA ROCHE, HENRI FRANCOIS STANISLAUS (d. 1842), a Frenchman born in Mauritius, served in the army of Begam Samru. As the force was disbanded by the British after the Begam`s death, he came to Lahore in 1838 and took up service under Maharaja Ranjit Singh as a cavalry officer on a salary of Rs 500 per month. Apart from army duties, he was occasionally deputed to settle boundary disputes on the Sikh frontier.

Discover Ilahi Bakhsh's pivotal role in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's military campaigns, especially during the conquest of Multan and the Ropar meeting.