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Discover the legacy of Milkha Singh Thehpuria, an influential Sikh chief who transformed Rawalpindi and earned respect from warlike Hazara tribes.

Explore the legacy of Nau Nihal Singh, the favored grandson of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, his military exploits, and the court intrigues leading to his untimely death.

Discover the rich history of Partap Kaur, married to Karivar Sher Singh. Learn about her legacy, her adoption of Thakar Singh, and her influence in Punjab.

Explore Punjab & Kashmir in the 1830s with Victor Jacquemont's unique insights on Ranjit Singh's court & more in this timeless historical account.

Discover the life, works, and influence of 19th-century Punjabi poet Ramdas Bava from the Divana sect, including his patronage by Maharaja Narinder Singh.

Discover Shah Shuja, King of Kabul's dramatic journey through power struggles, captivities, and attempted throne recoveries, impacting Afghan history.

Dive into the Persian chronicle by Munshi `Abd ul Karim `Alawi on Ranjit Singh, his heirs, and the historic Anglo Sikh wars, complete with maps and treaties.

Uncover history with Zafarnamah-i-Ranjit Singh, Kanhaiya Lal's Persian verse detailing the reigns of Maharaja Ranjit Singh & his successors. A must-read!

AKHBAR LUDHIANA, a weekly newspaper in Persian sponsored by the British North-West Frontier Agency at Ludhiana in November 1834.

Explore Atar Singh Kalianvala's pivotal role as an influential soldier and chief during Sikh times. Discover his legacy in Punjab's rich history.

BHUPINDER SINGH, LIEUTENANTGENERAL MAHARAJA SIR (1891-1931), Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India, Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire, Knight of the Order of the British Empire, ruler of the Sikh state of Patiala, was one of the most colourful and influential Indian princes of the interwar years. Tall, robust, dashingly handsome, he was to the British the personification of the Punjabi martial races, a veritable "flower of Oriental aristocracy." In his own eyes, and in the eyes of many of his coreligionists, he was the temporal leader of Sikhism.

Discover the remarkable story of Chand Kaur, the bold Maharani of Lahore, who defied norms to stake her claim to the throne during turbulent times.