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New Book: The Rise of the Sikh Soldier

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THE RISE OF THE SIKH SOLDIER The Sikh Warrior through the ages, c1700-1900 (Helion and Company). By Gurinder Singh MannGeneral - Pages : 290 | Images : 15 colour & 32 b/w illustrations, 16 colour & 22 b/w photos, 10 maps ISBN-‏191507052X ISBN-‏978-1915070524 The book is unique in that it provides insights into the following: 1) The Sikh Misls were a powerful set ...
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Vaisakhi at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery

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The Sikh Museum Initiative supported the Leicester Museum service in holding the first Vaisakhi event at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery for many years. The day was filled with a brilliant Vaisakhi performance by Falcons Primary School pupils, Talks & activities by Sikhmuseum, Gatka demonstrations, Arts & Crafts and so much more! Such a fantastic turnout and so many positive comme...
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Revisiting the Sikh Empire Event Report

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Revisiting the Sikh Empire Event by the Sikh Museum Initiative16th March 2022Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, Leicester On the 16th of March 2022, Leicester was the location of a great evening exploring the history and heritage of the Sikh Empire. The packed-out event was a Q and A was with authors and historians: Peter Bance and Gurinder Singh Mann. Peter Bance has spent many years uncov...
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128th Death Anniversary of Maharajah Duleep Singh

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The Anglo Punjab Heritage Foundation hosted the 128th death anniversary of Maharajah Duleep Singh at Elveden today. The service was conducted by the Reverend Paul Tamms and the Sikh prayers were recited by Giani Baldev Singh of Norwich Gurdwara. Wreaths were laid by Major Daljinder Singh Virdee of the SIkh Defence Network, the Mayor of Thetford, Deputy Mayor of Mildenhall, Mrs Safina Karim...
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“Guru Hargobind named sword” amongst 157 artefacts returned from USA to India.

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An interesting story has been revealed today, where the Indian Government has received 157 artefacts from the USA. They were handed over to India, by the US during Indian Prime Minister Modi's visit. The USA President Joe Biden expressed commitment to strengthening efforts to combat theft, illicit trade and trafficking of cultural objects. In 2019, an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) t...
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Butten Island to be renamed after Maharajah Duleep Singh

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Statue of Maharaja Duleep Singh unveiled in 1999. Thetford, Norfolk Part of a river island will be renamed to commemorate the first Sikh known to have settled in the UK. Duleep Singh, the last Maharajah of the Punjab, lived at Elveden Hall, near Thetford, Norfolk, from 1861. Butten Island on the River Little Ouse in Thetford will be known as The Park of Maharajah Ranjit and Duleep Sin...
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Punjab Cultural Heritage Day 2021

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Open Heritage days event brought together many organisations from across the UK together. Saragarhi Day/Punjab Cultural Heritage Event at Thetford, Norfolk took place on Sunday 12th September. There was a great turnout to the big family event on a sunny day at Thetford. There was a 1) wreath laying ceremony with regards to Saragarhi 2) many lectures 3)organised tours of...
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Akali Turban in 3d

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Reimagined through immersive technologies The Sikh Museum Initiative/Taran 3d have been working with the Royal Armouries for two years to recreate the Akali Turban in their collection. The other objects which have been 3d modelled include a shield and helmet turban. The Akali Turban represents the third object from the collections. This adds to over 20 objects already created in 3d. The Sik...
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Punjab Cultural Heritage Day (Free Event)

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Celebrating Punjab and Sikh history as part of Heritage Open Day with a number of events across Thetford Town centre. Including lectures, guided tours (see flyer for details). There will be a Wreath laying ceremony for Saragarhi Day. The Sikh Museum Initiative will be in attendance: 1) Akali Turban in 3d-You will be interact with our 3d Sikh relics and artefacts on our digital touchscr...
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Afghan Sikh Relations: The Graveyard of Empires with a Twist

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By Gurinder Singh Mann, 18/08/2021 On Monday 16th August as the Taliban had taken over Kabul, last in the line of cities to fall, the USA president addressed the word citing Afghanistan as the graveyard of Empires. There is no consensus on who coined the phrase but the title alludes to the country due to failed campaigns by Russia, the British and other powers. The Sikhs in history woul...
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