Ranjit Singh’s Turban Sells for £165,500 at Bonhams

A rare wool turban once gifted by Maharajah Ranjit Singh (reigned 1801 – 1839), the fabled “Lion of Punjab,” has sold for £165,500 (including premium) at Bonhams’ Islamic and Indian Art sale in London on 12 November 2025. A Gift of Diplomacy The early-19th-century turban was originally presented by Maharajah

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Sikh Museum Initiative marks 10 years of heritage and technology

Gurinder Singh Mann with the 3D interactive at the Royal Armouries, Leeds The Sikh Museum Initiative has digitised artefacts from disparate collections relating to Guru Gobind Singh, Maharajah Ranjit Singh and Maharani Jindan Kaur The Sikh Museum Initiative (SMI) has marked a remarkable milestone — 10 years of pioneering work

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Protected: Raman Kaur Artistry: Creating a Sikh Identity

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Maharaja Ranjit Singh painting and Tipu Sultan pistols set auction record in UK

PTI | Published on: Oct 31, 2025 05:04 am IST The painting of the 19th century founder of the Sikh Empire, depicting Maharaja Ranjit Singh in procession through a bazaar set a new record. A pair of pistols made for Tipu Sultan and an intricate painting of Maharaja Ranjit Singh

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How handover of Guru Gobind Singh’s ‘Jore Sahib’ has put spotlight on scattered relics of Sikh Gurus

Scholars say many of these relics, especially those in private hands, are at risk of getting lost or damaged without systematic documentation. Chitleen K Sethi 29 October, 2025 03:35 pm Orginally published in the Theprint.in Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, along with others, during ceremonially hands over the Holy Jore

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