lawrence

Explore John Lawrence's role as Governor General of India, shaping British rule in Punjab with rigorous policies and administrative changes from 1846-1879.

Discover Sir Henry Lawrence's key role in British-Sikh relations, administration in Lahore, and his moderate policies in turbulent times.

Discover how Bhai Makkhan Singh protected the sanctity of the Darbar Sahib in Amritsar from British incursions during the post-Anglo-Sikh war era.

NICHOLSON, JOHN (1821-1857), political assistant at Firozpur (1844-45), was born in Dublin on 11 December 1821, the son of Dr Alexander Nicholson. He obtained cadetship in Bengal Infantry in 1839 and in December the same year was posted to the 27th Native Infantry at Firozpur. In 1844, he became political assistant at Firozpur in which capacity he was found indulging in intrigues against the Sikh State and Lord Hardinge felt inclined to remove him from the frontier.

Discover the intrigue behind the 1847 Prema Plot, a conspiracy to overthrow British control in Punjab, spearheaded by Maharani Jind Kaur. Explore the untold story.

Discover how the Board of Administration, led by Lord Dalhousie, managed Punjab affairs post-1849 annexation with judicial and executive powers.

Explore the riveting life of Shaikh Imam Ud-Din, governor of Kashmir under Sikh rule, known for his pivotal role in 1840s political strategies and conflicts.