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Explore Bahir Jachchh, a village rich in Sikh history on the sacred Sarasvati. Visit the grand Gurdwara commemorating Guru Tegh Bahadur's stay.

BUDDH SINGH (d. 1816), son of Khushhal Singh, nephew of the leader of the Dal Khalsa, Nawab Kapur Singh, succeeded his father as head of the Singhpuria misl. He inherited territories in the Bart Doab, the Jalandhar Doab and in the province of Sirhind. He built a fort at Jalandhar and reconstructed at a cost of a lakh of rupees the holy shrine and tank of Tarn Taran demolished by Nur udDin, the local Mughal chief.

CORTLANDT. HENRY CHARLES VAN (1814-1888), son of Colonel Henry Clinton Van Cortlandt of the British army, by an Indian wife, was born at Meerut in 1814, and was educated in England. In 1832, he returned to India and joined Maharaja Ranjit Singh`s army on a monthly salary of Rs 250, subsequently raised to Rs 800, with a monthly stipend of Rs 800 for his wife. Cortlandt participated in various campaigns including the battle of Jamrud in which the famous general, Hari Singh Nalva, was killed.

Discover the historic debate on electrifying the Golden Temple and how it transformed conditions for devotees in the late 19th century.

Explore the rich history of Ghulam Murtaza, his service under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and ancestral ties in Punjab. Discover a tale of legacy and land.

Discover the GURUMUKHI DIN PATRI manuscript detailing events of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's reign, preserved at Khalsa College, Amritsar.

Discover Ilahi Bakhsh's pivotal role in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's military campaigns, especially during the conquest of Multan and the Ropar meeting.

Explore the legacy of Lakhdada Javala Singh Padhania, a notable Sikh commander known for his gallantry and generosity in the early 19th century.

Explore the life of Maharaja Karam Singh, a Sikh ruler who supported the British, strengthened Patiala, and honored Sikh Gurus with historical shrines.

Explore Lahore's transformation from a small town to the Mughal capital. Uncover its cultural evolution and significance along the River Ravi.

Discover the legacy of Manna Singh Majithia, a minor commander who served the Sukkarchakkia family, receiving a jagir in Jhelum and fighting under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Discover the bravery of Nahar Singh and Sher Singh, two valiant Sikh warriors who defended crucial forts and fought in historic battles under Guru Gobind Singh.