Commemorating the Sahibzade – Lecture at Khalsa Jatha Gurdwara I was honoured to deliver a lecture at Khalsa Jatha Gurdwara, London on Saturday, 20th December, in commemoration of the Sahibzade – the martyred children of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. During the talk, I discussed important manuscripts of…
Sikh History After Near Annihilation: Great to appear on the The Appauling Podcast Sikh history is often told in fragments, but this conversation brings forward what is usually ignored. From near annihilation in the 18th century to the rapid rise of Sikh power, this episode explains how Sikhs…
Special Lecture Marking the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji A big thank you to everyone who joined us at Khalsa Jatha Gurdwara, Holland Park, on Saturday, 22nd November 2025, for what turned out to be a deeply engaging and reflective event. I delivered a…
Khalsa Jatha Gurdwara, 58–62 Queensdale Rd, London W11 4SG Saturday, 18th October 2025 I recently had the pleasure of delivering my lecture, “Toshkhana of Lahore: The Trail of Sikh Relics and Artefacts,” at the historic Khalsa Jatha Gurdwara in London. The event was well attended, drawing a diverse…
The Sikh Museum Initiative (SMI) marked its 10th Anniversary on Wednesday 29th October with a prestigious celebration hosted at the University of Leicester Heritage Hub. The event brought together heritage professionals, community leaders, academics, and members of the public from across the country. Hosted by Kartar Singh (SMI), the…
We are Thrilled to share an incredible glimpse into #SikhHeritageDay at The Commandery, Worcester!14th June 2025 Drawing visitors from across the UK. The Worcester Museum Service brought out stunning artifacts like the beautifully embroidered Anglo-Sikh Wars jacket and rare medals, maps, and prints from the 29th Regiment—objects usually…
I’m proud to share that The Sikh Scholar Documentary: Showcasing my work over 25 years was a great success at the Sikhlens Arts Festival at the Phoenix, Leicester! 🎥✨ It was an honour to see my research and journey brought to the screen, and I was truly humbled…
Reflecting on an incredible two days at the Plunder, Pillage and Spoils of War in History and Law conference held in Leeds (28–29 April), where I had the honour of presenting as part of Panel Five: Trophies, Symbols and Practicality. My talk focused on the plunder of Sikh…
Echoes of History Podcast – Anglo Sikh Wars Great to have been featured on the famous History Hit podcast discussing the importance and ramifications of the Anglo Sikh Wars. I shared insights on the causes of the successors of Maharajah Ranjit Singh, causes of the Anglo Sikh Wars,…
International Women’s Day- Celebrating our dear Mother - Mata Jito Ji Privileged to post about a rare poem regarding Mata Jito Ji - the wife of Guru Gobind Singh which is contained within the Sri Dasam Granth Sahib (Anandpuri Bir), dated within a 1695/1696 manuscript. Sri Dasam Granth…
