Special lecture: Sikh Arms and Armour in the Royal Collection report
New Walk Museum and Art Gallery, Leicester, 18th October 2017 A special lecture on Sikh Arms and Armour took place on 18th October 2017 at New Walk Museum, Leicester. The speaker was historian and author Gurinder Singh Mann also head of the Sikh Museum Initiative. The lecture was part of the
Anglo Sikh Wars Exhibition review by Anisha Johal (Punjab 2000)
The Sikh Museum Initiative Anglo Sikh Wars Exhibition: discovering, revealing & showcasing the rich history of the relationship between the Sikhs & the British (By Anisha Kaur Johal) The Sikh Museum Initiative (SMI) launched the revolutionary Anglo Sikh Wars: Battles, Treaties and Relics exhibition, which opened on Saturday 11th March
Anglo-Sikh Wars Exhibition review by Suburban Militarism
Anglo Sikh Wars exhibition review by the Military website: Suburban Militarism! My local museum is currently housing an exhibition dedicated to the Anglo-Sikh Wars 1845-1849. I’ve been a member of the Victorian Military Society since the age of 14 and so was naturally thrilled when I heard of this exhibition
Artefacts from Anglo-Sikh wars on display in UK
Tribune News Service Chandigarh, March 19 An exhibition underway at Newarke Houses Museum, Leicester, is showcasing relics from the Anglo-Sikh wars.The wars were fought between the Sikh Empire and the East India Company in a series of battles leading to the annexation of Punjab in 1849. The British were led
Anglo Sikh Wars 1845-1849 First ever 3D augmented reality exhibition launched in Leicester
From left to right – Councillor Piara Singh Clair, Head of Museums Sarah Levitt, Daljit Singh Makan, Head of SMI Gurinder Singh Mann, Captain Makand Singh, Captain Mark Hughes, SMI’s Raj Mann. First ever 3D augmented reality exhibition launched in Leicester: Anglo Sikh Wars 1845-1849 A new interactive exhibition, thought
First look at the interactive Anglo Sikh Wars exhibition
A brand new exhibition uncovering a hidden part of British and Sikh history will open in Leicester this weekend. Anglo Sikh Wars will showcase relics from the 19th century wars that culminated in the annexation of the Punjab, and the appropriation of the Koh-i-noor diamond by the British. The exhibition is
Letters of Chattar Singh Attariwala
Chattar Singh Atarriwala: Painting, portrait miniature, paint on ivory, Lahore, ca. 1850-1870. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London Letters of Chattar Singh Attariwala-Written by Damandeep Singh Sandhanwalia S. Chattar Singh Attariwala was a commander and served as provincial governor under minor Maharaja Duleep Singh. He is better known for the lead
Anglo Sikh history: A historian’s London march
Rav Singh (in front) with a group of walkers during a tour held on October 25 as part of the project Anglo Sikh Wars: Battles, Treaties and Relics. He is a historian with a difference: Rav Singh loves to share his knowledge with all, children included. As a tour guide,
The golden throne of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
The golden throne of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Place of origin:Lahore, Pakistan (made) Date:1820-1830 (made) Artist/Maker:Hafiz Muhammad (maker) Materials and Techniques:Wood and resin core, covered with sheets of repoussé, chased and engraved gold Museum number: 2518(IS) Copyright: © Victoria and Albert Museum, London 2016 Golden octagonal throne, of waisted shape, with 8
Anglo Sikh Wars project launch
The Sikh Museum Initiative is pleased to announce the launch of the Anglo Sikh Wars website. The site will cover all information related to the project: Anglo Sikh Wars: Battles, Treaties and Relics. Project launch Newarke houses Museum, Leicester 14th October 2016 For many years, the fabled diamond known as