Uncover the legacy of Atar Singh Majithia, a key figure in Punjab's history as a governor of Rawalpindi and an estate holder. Explore his intriguing life!
Explore the intriguing life of Narendra Singh Sandhanvalia, tied by heritage to Maharaja Duleep Singh, and his historical journey from Pondicherry to Meerut.
BACHITTAR SINGH MALVAI (d. 1840), eldest son of Dhanna Singh Malvai, joined the army of Ranjit Singh about 1827, and served first at Bahawalpur. When Peshawar was occupied by the Sikhs in 1834, Bachittar Singh was sent to Shabqadar, where a new cantonment had been laid out and a fort built by Chatar Singh Atarivala. He was still there when, in April 1837, the Afghan army attacked the post and the fort of Jamrud. In January 1839, Bachittar Singh accompanied the Sikh forces escorting Shahzada Taimur, son of Shah Shuja, to Peshawar. He died in 1840.
NIJATULLAH SHAH, SAYYID, British news writer at the Sikh capital of Lahore. Press lists of old records refer to his news diaries which give an account of the political state of affairs in the kingdom. He reports the events at Peshawar, the withdrawal of the British garrison at Jalalabad, and the return of the British army from Kabul in 1842.
Discover the impactful reign of Raja Balbir Singh, marked by architecture, agriculture, and literary contributions in Faridkot. Succession & legacy explored.
Explore Radha Kishan Pandit's legacy as an educator to Hira Singh Dogra and Maharaja Duleep Singh, and his role as a rdjpurohit during Maharaja Ranjit Singh's era.
BHAGVAN SINGH, RAJA (1842-1871), was born at Nabha on 30 November 1842, the younger son of Raja Devinder Singh. He ascended the throne of the princely state of Nabha on 17 February 1864 after his elder `brother. Raja Bharpur Singh, had died issueless. Raja Bhagvan Singh too died childless on 31 May 1871 of tuberculosis at Nabha.
Explore the legacy of Raja Raghbir Singh of Jind, an able ruler who boosted prosperity. Discover his role in the Afghan war and founding of Sangrur.
DHARA SINGH (d. 1860) succeeded his father, Mehar Singh, to the family estate situated in the Nakka tract of land upon the latter`s death in 1843. Dhara Singh joined Raja Sher Singh with his horsemen at Multan in 1848. He fought against the British in the battles of Ramnagar (22 November 1848) and Gujrat (21 February 1849). He died in 1860.
Discover Maharaja Rajinder Singh's legacy: from completing the Sirhind Canal to patronizing sports. Explore his impactful reign in Patiala's history.
