Revisiting the Sikh Empire Event Report
Revisiting the Sikh Empire Event by the Sikh Museum Initiative16th March 2022Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, Leicester On the 16th of March 2022, Leicester was the location of a great evening exploring the history and heritage of the Sikh Empire. The packed-out event was a Q and A was with
3D Relics of the Sikh Empire showcased at Princess Sophia Duleep Singh discussion
3D Relics of the Sikh Empire showcased at Princess Sophia Duleep Singh discussion In Leicester UK The fourth event where the Sikh Museum Initiative has been creating awareness around the importance of Sophia Duleep Singh The Anglo Sikh Museum will showcase a number of objects recreated in 3d. On Thursday
Plaque unveiled marking Maharaja’s links to Gravesend
Plaque honoring Maharajah Duleep Singh The last King of the Sikh Empire has been honoured in a Kent town which has a unique link to his story. Maharaja Duleep Singh was deposed from his leadership by the British at a young age and sent into exile in Britain. He was
The Black Prince Movie
The Black Prince Movie The Black Prince’ is a story of Queen Victoria and the Last King of Punjab, Maharaja Duleep Singh. His character as it evolves, torn between two cultures and facing constant dilemmas as a result. His relationship with Queen Victoria will be the most impactful relationship in
Overflowing garbage marks the spot where the final blow was dealt to the Sikh Empire
The pavilion which contained one of the most famous gardens in Lahore is now in ruins. Sitting inside the baradari (pavilion), Maharaja Sher Singh and his son, Kanvar Pratab Singh, watched the Khalsa Army parade in front of them. Before him, his father, Maharaja Ranjit Singh too sometimes used to
Lahore Fort: Restricted Bamba’s Gallery
Portrait of Rani Jindan, wife of Maharaja Ranjit Singh By Nadeem Dar Have you ever been to the Princess Bamba’s Gallery inside the Royal Fort of Lahore? I am sure never. There are many restricted and mysterious areas inside the mighty Lahore Fort and the collection of Princess Bamba is
British Library acquires group of Sikh Miniatures on Ivory
Add.Or.5680-82 Inscribed: Now Mahal Sing successor to Rangeet Sing [i.e. Kharak Singh]; Maharajah of Lahore Ranjeet Sing; Bahadoor Shaw present King of Delhi [i.e. Akbar II] (British Library, Add.Or.5680-82) A recently acquired group of miniatures painted on ivory and laid down on paper supports with identifying inscriptions, still mostly with
Maharaja Duleep Singh Memorial at Bassian sees few visitors
The Maharaja Duleep Singh Memorial, on which the Punjab government spent Rs 5 crore, is struggling to pay its electricity dues just eight months after its high-profile inauguration by Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal. It has also just about scraped up enough to pay its 10 employees three months backwages
Rare photos of Duleep Singh sold at auction
This black and white photograph of Maharajah Duleep Singh outside Osborne House was taken by Prince Albert in 1854. An old photograph album with pre-sale estimate of just £200 sells for £22,000 at auction because it includes a picture of the last Maharaja taken by Prince Albert Album contains 240
Maharaja Duleep Singh gallery to be set up at Thetford Museum
A new gallery named after late Maharaja Duleep Singh is planned for the Ancient House Museum in Thetford town, half way between Cambridge and Norwich, displaying family artefacts never seen before. This information was revealed exclusively to The Tribune last Friday on a day of celebrations to mark the refurbishment of
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