⟵ Back to videos

Betrayals & Broken Promises: The Struggle for Panjabi Suba

Session 2 of 4

Friday
,
30
August
2024

This session will examine Sikh-India relations post-1947, focusing on the 1950s and 60s.We will look at the emergence of Sikh demands in the aftermath of Independence, the formulation of the Indian constitution, and the epic struggle to create a...

This session will examine Sikh-India relations post-1947, focusing on the  1950s and 60s.


We will look at the emergence of Sikh demands in the aftermath of Independence, the formulation of the Indian constitution, and the epic struggle to create a Panjabi-speaking state.

About the Series

This course offers a thorough exploration of the events leading up to the June and November 1984 occurrences, examining pivotal moments in Sikh-India relations from the pre-Independence and Partition era to the eve of the June 1984 attack on Harimandar Sahib (Battle of Amritsar).

The Sikh Research Institute recognizes its ethical responsibility to promptly correct any factual small or large errors. Please get in touch with us via email to request a correction if you have identified a mistake.

Suggest a correction →

In This Video

Santbir Singh

Research Associate

Santbir Singh is a Research Associate with SikhRI. He is currently doing his Ph.D. in Sociology at York University. His graduate research focuses on Sikh activism and the inherent relationship between Sikhi and anarchism explored through historical and contemporary Sikh movements, such as the Kisān Morcha (Farmer’s Protests) of 2020-2021. 

View profile ⟶

Latest Videos

Thursday
,
26
March
2026

Explore Sabads by Guru Arjan Sahib under the titles Anjuli & Anjulia

The word ‘anjuli’ refers to the gesture of cupping or folding the hands. It can signify prayer, supplication, seeking blessings, acceptance of the Divine will, or a gesture of salutation.

watch now ⟶
Thursday
,
12
March
2026

Why weren’t there any more Gurus after Guru Gobind Singh Sahib?

In this episode of Ask SikhRI, we explore a question often asked in Sikh history and thought: Why weren’t there any more Gurus after Guru Gobind Singh Sahib?

watch now ⟶
Wednesday
,
25
February
2026

Explore Birhare

The word ‘birhare’ comes from ‘birha,’ meaning separation, or the pain of separation. ‘Birhare,’ meaning ‘songs of separation,’ is a poetic form that gives voice to this pain of separation. These three Sabads powerfully convey the experience of separation

watch now ⟶

Share on Social Media

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Stay informed with our weekly updates, important events and more at SikhRI.

Thank you! Your submission has been received.
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.