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Discover the strategic Tripartite Treaty of 1838, thwarting Sikh designs on Sindh with British mediation. Explore this pivotal Afghan-Sikh-British alliance.

ANGLOSIKH RELATIONS need to be traced to the transformation of the British East India Company, a commercial organization, into a political power in India .

Explore the history of Azad Hind Fauj, the Indian National Army, and its pivotal role in India's fight for freedom during World War II.

BIKRAM SINGH BEDI, BABA (d. 1863), was the third and youngest son of Sahib Singh Bedi of Una, a lineal descendant of Guru Nanak. On Sahib Singh`s death in 1834, Bikram Singh suceeded to his father`s jagirs and position as preceptor to royal family of Lahore. After the deaths of Maharaja Kharak Singh and Prince Nau Nihal Singh, Baba Bikram Singh tried to bring about a reconciliation between Maharaja Sher Singh and his collateral Sandhanvalia sardars. Baba Bikram Singh felt irked when British troops were stationed at Lahore after the AngloSikh war of 1845-46.

DAL SINGH (d. 1845), son of Santokh Singh, a follower of Kanhaiya misi under Jai Singh, and of village Talvandi in Gurdaspur district, fought in most of Maharaja Ranjit Singh`s campaigns. He inherited Talvandi and some neighbouring villages. Dal Singh was killed in the first AngloSikh war in 1845 and his estates were resumed by the British.

Discover the story of Gul Bahar Begam, a captivating dancer turned influential wife of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and her lasting legacy in Lahore.

Explore Kahn Singh's JANGNAMA LAHOW, a vivid poetic account of the 1845-46 Anglo-Sikh Wars, highlighting the valor of Sikh warriors.

Explore the Kirpan Morcha, a pivotal movement advocating Sikh rights to wear kirpans, challenging the restrictive Indian Arms Act of 1878.

Discover Mahitab Kaur's life, from her marriage to Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1822 to the British pension support in her later years.

Discover British political reporting from 1842 Lahore with Nijatullah Shah's news diaries on pivotal events like the British army's return from Kabul.

Explore Ram Singh Nurpuria's role in the Sikh revolt against British rule, his alliances, battles, and legacy from the Punjab region's resisting spirit.

Explore the rise of Sikh Army Panchayats in post-Ranjit Singh Punjab, their role in governance, and their stand against British influence on the frontier.