Digital Showcase at the Heritage Hub
🌟 The Sikh Museum Initiative was delighted to attend the Heritage Hub event at the University Of Leicester 🌟 Saturday 21st March 2026. It was fantastic to see so many Leicester-based organisations showcasing their heritage and connecting with the local community. We really enjoyed engaging with fellow stakeholders and sharing
Digitisation of Duleep Singh family relics
The Sikh Museum Initiative recently visited Ancient House Museum to digitise two remarkable objects from their collection. These include the cane of Maharajah Duleep Singh and a jewelled ring that once belonged to Sophia Duleep Singh. Both objects are being transformed into detailed 3D models and will be released as
Sophia Duleep Singh portrait now in the Sikhmuseum collection
We’re excited to share this striking portrait by @artofsarabjitsingh (California), is now part of the Sikh Museum Initiative collection. The artwork depicts Princess Sophia Duleep Singh—a pioneering Sikh suffragette, daughter of Maharaja Duleep Singh, and a fearless campaigner for women’s rights in Britain. This portrait beautifully highlights a lesser-seen side of her personality: Sophia as a devoted
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
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
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
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
A Decade of Digital Heritage: Sikh Museum Initiative Celebrates 10th Anniversary
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 event
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