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Explore the life and lessons of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia and his legacy through our downloadable education resource and our originally produced podcast and video series ‘Sikh History.’
Download ResourceHis leadership helped the Sikh community through multiple genocidal campaigns and turned out sovereigns in Panjab, a North-Western region in South Asia. Today, not many people know of his contribution to the Sikh position and rule during the most testing time in history.
Explore the life and lessons of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia and his legacy through our downloadable education resource and our originally produced podcast and video series ‘Sikh History.’
The lesson plan is divided into resources for the instructors, including necessary readings and the preparation and modes of exploration for navigating the learning material. Instructors can expect various activities and learning moments throughout the lesson plan. Units can be used individually or in combination with others.
The lesson plan is divided into resources for the instructors, including necessary readings and the preparation and modes of exploration for navigating the learning material. Instructors can expect various activities and learning moments throughout the lesson plan. Units can be used individually or in combination with others.
This education resource will introduce students to the legacy of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia and the traits of Sikh leadership.
We have paired lessons with various “Advanced Learning Opportunities” to help students of all levels engage in higher learning and contemporary conversations so that they can develop a fuller and richer understanding of historical Sikh leadership and its continuing significance today.
For teachers, parents, or facilitators, the learning opportunities are included to ensure that students can formulate connected questions that relate to the present circumstances of the Sikhs. These lessons are perfect for home, Gurmat and Panjabi schools, and as well as Sikh camps.
Watch as Pritpal Singh highlights Jassa Singh Ahluwalia’s selfless nature and strong leadership, which helped him navigate and lead the Sikh collective through the difficult times of the 18th century when genocidal campaigns were taking place.
Jassa Singh was born in 1718 in Ahlu near Lahore when it was not safe to be a Sikh. The Mughal Empire controlled most of South Asia at this point. It was increasingly difficult for the Sikhs as they were being hunted.
In this video, Pritpal Singh delves into the influences of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia, from his mother to Mata Sundri.
Jassa Singh faced many challenges in creating sovereignty in the 18th century. Pritpal Singh speaks on Jassa Singh’s dedication to keeping the Sikh leaders focused on achieving independence.
Being incredibly devoted to sovereignty and justice, Jassa Singh Ahluwalia would never seek out revenge or incite pain on the soldiers who surrendered. Pritpal Singh dives into the final years of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia’s inspirational life.
This educational series provides students with historical insights that strengthen their connection to Sikhi.
This educational series provides learners with historical insights that strengthen their connection to Sikhi.