Revisiting the Sikh Empire Event Report

Revisiting the Sikh Empire Event by the Sikh Museum Initiative 16th March 2022 Leicester 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

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3d Akali Turban as part of Punjab Cultural Heritage Day

Punjab Cultural Heritage Day (Free Event) 12pm to 5pm 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

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Kalgi

SMI 4: Kalgi from the collection of Frederick Duleep SinghDate: 1800-1840Orginal Location: Sikh Empire, Lahore, PunjabPresent location: Private collection This Turban ornament comprising of green emeralds and the red rubies The gold grade is 24 carat. The original would have had a tassel to tie it around a turban. Worn

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Launch of the Festival of Norfolk and Punjab.

Launch of the Festival of Norfolk and Punjab. 15th June 2019 The launch of the Sophia Duleep Singh Exhibition at Ancient House Museum, Thetford, Norfolk.  The building was owned by the Prince Frederick Duleep Singh, son of Maharajah Duleep Singh. The museum is hosting a pop-up exhibition on the life

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3D Relics of the Sikh Empire showcased at Princess Sophia Duleep Singh discussion

3D Relics of the Sikh Empire showcased at Princess Sophia Duleep Singh discussion In Leicester UK The fourth event where the Sikh Museum Initiative has been creating awareness around the importance of Sophia Duleep Singh The Anglo Sikh Museum will showcase a number of objects recreated in 3d. On Thursday

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