Maharaja Ranjit Singh with his favourite, Raja Hira Singh, attending as a cup-bearer (c. 1835–1838) - Toor Collection While the Wallace Collection is renowned for Old Master paintings such as ...

LAHORE (IANS) -The life-size sculpture of Maharaja Ranjit Singh – the ruler of the Sikh empire during the 19th century – has been restored to its golden shine and is expected to be reinstalled at a ...

The painting of the 19th century founder of the Sikh Empire, depicting Maharaja Ranjit Singh in procession through a bazaar set a new record. A pair of pistols made for Tipu Sultan and an intricate ...

Maharaja Ranjit Singh founded the Sikh Empire in the early 1800s. He united Sikh groups into a powerful kingdom through leadership. His reign brought stability, prosperity, and protection to Punjab.

London: Peter Owen/Chicago Independent Publishers Group, 2009. Pp. 312. Illus., maps, append., notes, biblio, index. $31.95 paper. ISBN: 072061323X The life ...

August Schoefft, "Maharaja Sher Singh seated on his father's golden throne," Lahore, Punjab or Delhi (c. 1841–42) (© Toor Collection; all images courtesy the Wallace Collection) LONDON — Ranjit Singh ...

A US-based researcher has identified some 100 monuments at the Lahore Fort from the era of the Sikh Empire (1799-1849) detailing its historical significance. Of them around 30 monuments do not exist ...

The Kings and Generals animated documentary series on Asian history continues with an in-depth look at the rise of the Sikh Empire. Tracing the origins of the Sikhs, the episode follows their ...

Tipu Sultan pistols, Maharaja Ranjit Singh painting set auction record in UK The painting of the 19th-century founder of the Sikh Empire, depicting Maharaja Ranjit Singh in procession through a bazaar ...