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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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Torquay Museum sheds light on Anglo Sikh Wars medal

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As part of the celebrations of 175 years since the foundation of Torquay Museum invited the community to choose objects for an exhibition. One item chosen was a medal which was given to British soldiers after the second Anglo Sikh War and focusing on Sir Walter Raleigh Gilbert (a descendant of Sir Walter Raleigh). Sir Walter Raleigh Gilbert was a Major General in the BritishEast India Company. He...
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Book review: The Execution of Bhagat Singh: Legal Heresies of the RaJ

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by Satvinder Singh JussPublisher : Amberley Publishing , Language : EnglishHardcover : 288 pages, ISBN-10 : 1445689766 ISBN-13 : 978-1445689760Reviewed by Gurinder Singh Mann , Historian and Director of the Sikh Museum Initiative Satvinder Singh Juss is Professor of Law at King's College London and a practising Barrister-at-Law of Gray's Inn, London, UK. He has, against this background of ...
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Sikh Museum Initiative 2020 in review

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The Sikh Museum Initiative-a year in review 2020 It has been a difficult year with the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic. However we still managed to undertake a number many showcases and completed phase 1 of the Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum Phase 1 with great fanfare and global coverage. We are really humbled in the way that museums, schools and the traditional Sikh quam has picked up the digital ...
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New book: The British and the Sikhs: Discovery, Warfare and Friendship c1700-1900

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british and the sikhs
THE BRITISH AND THE SIKHS C1700-1900Discovery, Warfare and FriendshipHelion & CompanyISBN: 9781911628248Images: 8pp colour section & 23 b/w images By Gurinder Singh Mann A newly published book weaves readers through anecdotes and important events highlighting the remarkable relationship between the British and the Sikhs which exists to this day. In this deeply-researched book, M...
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THE SIKH HERITAGE Beyond Borders-Book review

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Sikh Heritage is not lost just Misplaced Review of The Sikh Heritage Beyond Borders by Dalvir Singh Pannu Dalvir Singh Pannu, a dental practitioner by trade delivers a book rich with history that connects the Panjab of Pakistan with the diaspora of today.   Now available at Amazon UK Some will look at the state of some Gurdwaras, Haveli’s and other structures of the Sikh...
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Napoleon Bonaparte to the Duke of Wellington: The sword at the Battle of Ferozeshah

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SMI 11: GOLD-HILTED SWORD (GLAIVE)  Date: Before 1800Origin: France-Napolean Bonaparte Presented by the Duke of Wellington to Lt. Col. Sir Henry Hardinge, later Field Marshal 1st Viscount Hardinge of Lahore, in 1817. Worn by him at the Battle of Ferozeshah in 1845. It was said to have belonged to Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), the French statesman and military leader  Read t...
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3d museum featured on BBC world service

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Sikh history through virtual environments-Take me to VR churchBBC Heart and Soul AIRED ON Fri 20 Mar 2020 at 12:30 UKVisit: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct0pcg (UK only) or BBC iplayer to hear the full programme. The Sikhmuseum Initiative was featured on the Global reaching programme Heart and Soul on the BBC World Service which reached millions of people around the world. See our on...
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Rare Sikh Maharajah’s Sword recreated in 3d

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SMI 9: Khanda (with pistol) Date: before 1879 Original Location: Patiala, Punjab. Present location: Nottingham Museum Service Museum No: NCM 1879-105 This sword referred to as a Khanda is characterised by a basket hilt and a double-edged blade. Whilst traditionally associated with the Sikhs the Khanda has its origins in Orissa and was adopted by the Rajput’s in Northern India. The pe...
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Sikh Museum Initiative 2019 Review

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We had a great 2019 undertaking showcases, research, lectures and ensuring that Sikh history was explored with all age ranges and diverse audiences across the UK. We contributed towards the Alice Hawkins and Votes for Women exhibition at New Walk Museum. Together with a “Legacy of Sophia Duleep Singh” panel discussion with Anisha Johal and Kiran Kaur (University of Derby) and Jaskiran Bhog...
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