Discover the legendary dark grey horse Laili, adored by Ranjit Singh, known for its beauty, grace, and the fascinating journey through 19th-century Punjab.
Discover the captivating history and architecture of Samman Burj, the octagonal Mughal marvel in Lahore Fort, known for its royal and administrative legacy.
Explore Amir Chand's journey from Maharaja Ranjit Singh's treasury to his dismissal post Anglo-Sikh War, amidst duty and defalcation controversies.
Explore the legacy of Bagh Singh Virk, an influential chief under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, renowned for his command and vast jagir in Punjab.
BRIJ RAJ (d. 1833), a learned Pandit came to settle in Lahore in the latter half of the eighteenth century, was appointed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh to the position of raj purohit, or royal priest, which office he held till his death in 1833. The Maharaja and the court sardars used to consult him on astrological matters. Pandit Brij Raj also held appointment as almoner in the Dharamarath department of Sarkar Khalsa. He had the village of Qila Gujyar Singh given him mjagir by the Maharaja.
CHET SINGH, military commander, engineer and a kardar, i.e. a revenue officer, under Maharaja Ranjit Singh. In 1831 he became engineer in charge for constructing a bridge over the River Sutlej for the Ropar meeting between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Governor General William Bentinck. He constructed another bridge at Harike in 1837 to enable the British commanderin chief to cross over the Sutlej for his visit to Lahore. Earlier in 1833 he was appointed kardar of the cisSutlej estates of the Maharaja. In 1835, he was deputed to Anandpur to settle the dispute between the local Sodhi factions.
DULEEP SINGH, MAHARAJA (1838-1893), the last Sikh sovereign of the Punjab, was born at Lahore on 6 September 1838, the youngest son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. On 18 September 1843, at the age of five, he was, after the murder of Maharaja Sher Singh, proclaimed Maharaja of the Punjab with his mother, MaharanIJind Kaur, as his Regent. The country was in a state of disorder and the army had become all powerful. Though little Duleep Singh attended all the council meetings seated on the royal throne, the real authority had passed from the palace to the cantonment and the military panchayats. The English, who had been watching the happenings in the Sikh State with more than a neighbour`s interest, were looking for an opportunity to strike and penetrate into the Punjab.
Discover Ghaus Khan's expertise in artillery and his pivotal role in early 19th-century Sikh campaigns, earning recognition and jdgirs under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
Explore the legacy of Gurdial Singh, a key figure in Sikh history, known for his leadership and theological contributions during challenging times.
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.
