Source: Unclear, maybe twitter user @xohaibtanweer The Manj mostly identify as Rajput although ones in Gurdaspur have been known to classify as Jats as well and the reason for the fluidity of labels for the same group of people was explained in detail in my Formation of Rajput Identity piece. In short, the claims of… Continue reading Isa Khan Manj
Category: Punjabi Muslim Heroes
Jasrath Khokhar, rebel forever.
Note: I wrote this piece back in 2020, but decided to revisit & refurbish it to make improvements such as intext-citations. The Khokhar are one of the recurring tribes in the military history of Punjab playing a key role in the politics of the Indian sub-continent on numerous occasions. The tribe is credited with the… Continue reading Jasrath Khokhar, rebel forever.
Punjab Revolts Part 2: All not quiet in Eastern Punjab
Previously, I discussed how the narrative of Punjab especially the Muslims being indifferent to the 1857 War of Independence is based off of propaganda created by the colonial administration of Punjab at the time headed by Sir John Lawrence due to the severity of the situation. The idea here was to discourage further uprisings and… Continue reading Punjab Revolts Part 2: All not quiet in Eastern Punjab
Adina Beg: Soldier, Statesman, Diplomat, Hero
Credit: @AliZoraiz142 on Twitter Make sure to read the follow up post on Adina Beg's significance to the Punjabi Muslim narrative. The collapse of Mughal authority in 18th century in Punjab saw breakdown of a centuries old order, which had brought peace and prosperity in Punjab. Revolts, invasions and raids were the new normal because… Continue reading Adina Beg: Soldier, Statesman, Diplomat, Hero
Punjab Revolts: The role of Rai Ahmad Khan Kharal in 1857 War of Independence
With official bulletins titled “All well in the Punjab” and the “Punjab is perfectly quiet” the idea of Punjabis being loyal during the 1857 War of Independence was a narrative constructed by Sir John Lawrence who headed the administration of Punjab. These were measures taken on the psychological front to nullify the fervor of the… Continue reading Punjab Revolts: The role of Rai Ahmad Khan Kharal in 1857 War of Independence
Punjabi Waseb 