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Why is it important for Sikhs today to remember Maharani Jind Kaur?

Getting to Know Rani Jind Kaur

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2024

Join us in exploring the enduring significance of Maharani Jind Kaur's legacy. Discover why it's crucial for Sikhs today to remember her remarkable courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to Sikh sovereignty.

Join us in exploring the enduring significance of Maharani Jind Kaur's legacy. Discover why it's crucial for Sikhs today to remember her remarkable courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to Sikh sovereignty. Despite facing immense challenges and adversity, she remained steadfast in her pursuit of reclaiming control of the Sikh Kingdom.

Throughout her life, Maharani Jind Kaur's unwavering devotion persisted, even in the face of detention and escape, as she continued to support Panjabi rebels. Her eventual reunion with Maharaja Duleep Singh symbolizes her relentless dedication to Sikh heritage and identity.

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Getting to Know Rani Jind Kaur: Episode 1

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2020

Maharani Jind Kaur: The Last Queen of Panjab

Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s death in 1839 left a big void in the rule of the Sikh kingdom, which led to the annexation of Panjab by the British.

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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.

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