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 part of

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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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