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Lahore & Amritsar · 1865
Sahib Singh, Karial
Lahore & Amritsar · 1865
The Karial account locates this Virk family in the area between Sheikhupura and Miraliwala. Bhag Singh commanded the Wirkayat Horse under Ranjit Singh, and Jodh Singh succeeded him. After Jodh Singh’s death…
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Shamsher Singh, Mari
Lahore & Amritsar · 1865
The Mari family is described as a Shergill house that moved after the destruction of Mallanwala. Kaur Singh acquired territory with the Bhangi and Faizullahpuria chiefs and established a fort at Mari.…
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Shamshuddin Khan Kasuria
Lahore & Amritsar · 1865
The Kasuria account connects Shamshuddin Khan’s family with trade near Kasur and service under its Afghan chiefs. After the loss of Kasur, family members moved with Kutbuddin Khan to Mamdot. Shamshuddin later…
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Sher Singh Kamla
Lahore & Amritsar · 1865
The Kamla account follows Godh Singh and Utam Singh in the Bhangi confederacy. It relates an anecdote explaining the family’s nickname and describes the succession of Jai Singh to the estate. Jai…
23 public profiles · Reviewed family archive
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Sirdar Chanda Singh Kalawalia
Lahore & Amritsar · 1865
The Kalawalia account follows the estate established through Diwan Singh’s adoption by Hari Singh Bhangi. Dhana Singh and Jodh Singh later succeeded. The chapter describes Ranjit Singh’s absorption of part of the…
14 public profiles · Reviewed family archive
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Sardar Dyal Singh MajithiaLahore & Amritsar · 1865
Sirdar Dyal Singh. Majithia
Lahore & Amritsar · 1865
The book distinguishes three Majithia branches, represented by Dyal Singh, Surat Singh and Mehtab Singh. Dyal Singh’s branch is traced through Nodh Singh and Desa Singh. Desa Singh served the Bhaga chiefs…
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Sirdar Fatah Singh, Thepuria
Lahore & Amritsar · 1865
Milkha Singh Thepuria is described as a powerful chief who founded Thepur and acquired territory further north. He established headquarters at Rawalpindi and developed the town despite its exposed position on the…
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Sirdar Gulab Singh Powindia
Lahore & Amritsar · 1865
Gulab Singh Powindia entered Ranjit Singh’s service after the family lost its earlier holdings in the Jalandhar Doab. He advanced through command appointments and received grants for military service. The narrative follows…
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Sirdar Kahn Singh, Attariwalia
Lahore & Amritsar · 1865
The Attari chapter places the family among the chiefly houses of the Majha and discusses its claimed origins and relations with the Sindhanwalias. It records a royal marriage connection through Nanaki Kaur…
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Sirdar Kahn Singh, Nakkai
Lahore & Amritsar · 1865
The Bahrwal Nakai chapter opens with a tradition of Guru Arjan’s visit and the hospitality of a local headman. This religious story explains the family’s remembered connection with Bahrwal. The accompanying pedigree…
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Sirdar Lal Singh, Kalianwalia
Lahore & Amritsar · 1865
The Kalianwala chapter explicitly distinguishes Lal Singh’s family from the earlier house of Fateh Singh. It first follows the earlier chiefs’ Sukarchakia connections and Fateh Singh’s rise under Ranjit Singh. His military…
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Sirdar Mangal Singh, Ramgharia
Lahore & Amritsar · 1865
The Ramgarhia chapter describes the confederacy’s development under earlier leaders and its growing strength under Jassa Singh. It connects his family with Sarsang and Ichhogil and recounts the careers of Bhagwan Singh’s…
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