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Court of Lahore · August Schoefft, 1855
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Lahore & Amritsar · 1865

Nawab Imamudin Khan

Lahore & Amritsar · 1865

The account follows Ghulam Mohiuddin’s advancement through the household of Diwan Moti Ram and his sons. Administrative work led to diplomatic responsibilities for Ranjit Singh, including dealings with Afghan leaders. The chapter…

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Lahore & Amritsar · 1865

Nawab of Mamdot

Lahore & Amritsar · 1865

The Mamdot account connects the family with the Afghan settlement at Kasur. Nizamuddin Khan and Fatehuddin Khan first served the Bhangi conquerors and later established their own authority there. The chapter follows…

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Lahore & Amritsar · 1865

Pandit Radha Krishan

Lahore & Amritsar · 1865

Radha Krishan’s family traditions connect Mathura, Uch and Lahore. The chapter discusses religious learning and a land grant attributed to Jahangir for growing flowers used in worship. It also follows later links…

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Lahore & Amritsar · 1865

Pandit Shankar Nath

Lahore & Amritsar · 1865

Shankar Nath’s family is traced from Kashmir through Delhi and service with the Gwalior administration. Hari Ram was invited to Lahore and worked in royal clerical and treasury offices. Shankar Nath followed…

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Lahore & Amritsar · 1865

Partab Singh Sadhu Gurayahwala

Lahore & Amritsar · 1865

The Sadhu Gurayahwala account follows a family of cavalry officers serving the Sukarchakia chiefs. Kahn Singh held a service grant under Ranjit Singh, and Partab Singh entered employment through his maternal uncle,…

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Lahore & Amritsar · 1865

Rai Kishan Chand

Lahore & Amritsar · 1865

The Rai Kishan Chand chapter introduces the Chamyari Patni branch of the Bhandari family through a tradition about Rai Bhag Mal and Baba Farid. The story explains the names of the Patni,…

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Lahore & Amritsar · 1865

Raja Dina Nath

Lahore & Amritsar · 1865

The Dina Nath chapter presents a leading financial and political official who retained influence through the upheavals of the late Sikh state. It emphasises his administrative knowledge and capacity for work while…

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Lahore & Amritsar · 1865

Raja Sahib Dyal

Lahore & Amritsar · 1865

Raja Sahib Dyal’s family is described as having served the Delhi emperors before moving to Lahore. Chhaju Mal later joined Jai Singh Kanhya, participating in campaigns and receiving responsibilities in Amritsar. The…

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Raja Tej Singh · c.1846Raja Tej Singh · c.1846

Lahore & Amritsar · 1865

Raja Tej Singh

Lahore & Amritsar · 1865

The account begins with Khushhal Singh’s move from Ikri in the Meerut region to Lahore. He entered military service and became part of Ranjit Singh’s personal guard before rising to the influential…

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Lahore & Amritsar · 1865

Ratan Singh Kot Diwan Singh

Lahore & Amritsar · 1865

The Kot Diwan Singh account follows Diwan Singh, Hukam Singh and Soba Singh through service under successive Sukarchakia rulers. It describes grants, campaigns and the retention of two villages after annexation on…

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Lahore & Amritsar · 1865

Rattan Chand, Dogal

Lahore & Amritsar · 1865

The Dogal family account links Wazirabad with both religious activity and administrative service. Kishan Kaur served Gurbakhsh Singh Wazirabadia, and Shiv Dyal later managed territory for the Sukarchakia chiefs. His sons held…

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Lahore & Amritsar · 1865

Sahib Singh Isapuria

Lahore & Amritsar · 1865

The Isapuria family is introduced as a Randhawa branch. Dasaunda Singh served Adina Beg and later joined the Bhangi confederacy, obtaining an estate that included Isapur. Ran Singh entered Ranjit Singh’s service,…

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