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Explore the legacy of Karam Singh, a chief of the Nishanarivali misl, who played a pivotal role in 18th-century Sikh military campaigns.

Explore Khushal Singh's pivotal role in Sikh history, his conquests, and his leadership of the Singhpuria misl, leaving a lasting legacy.

Explore the life of Kirpa Ram, a pivotal Sikh statesman and soldier, known for his leadership and historical influence during the 19th century.

Explore Majha, central Punjab's cradle of Sikhism and culture, rich in history and agriculture. Key locations include Amritsar and Gurdaspur.

Explore the dynamic Maratha-Sikh relations from 1758-1806, marked by cooperation and rivalry amid political ambitions and shifting powers.

Explore the impactful life of Diwan Moti Ram, from governor to recluse, amidst the Sikh Empire's pivotal moments. A journey through valor and loss.

Explore Tahmasnamah, Tahmas Miskin's vivid account of Punjab's tumultuous history. Discover insights into the 18th-century events and the Sikh rebellion.

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

ADINA BEG KHAN (d. 1758), governor of the Punjab for a few months in AD 1758, was, according to Ahwal-i-Dina Beg Khan, an unpublished Persian manuscript, the son of Channu, of the Arain agriculturalist caste, mostly settled in Doaba region of the Punjab. He was born at the village of Sharakpur, near Lahore, now in Sheikhupura district of Pakistan. Adina Beg was brought up in Mughal homes, for the most part in Jalalabad, Khanpur and Bajvara in the Jalandhar Doab. Starting his career as a soldier, he rose to be collector of revenue of the village of Kang in the Lohian area, near Sultanpur Lodhi.

Explore the legacy of Ahluvalia Misl, a prominent 18th-century Sikh confederacy in Punjab, led by the legendary Jassa Singh Ahluvalia.

Discover Bhagat Ram Bakhshi's journey from a writer to a pivotal leader under Maharaja Ranjit Singh's reign, shaping 19th-century Lahore's history.

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.