The collapse of Mughal rule in Punjab which was accelerated by Nadir Shah's & later Abdali's invasions of India would cause the Multan region of Punjab to drift in to the Afghan (Pashtun) sphere. Fast forward & Nawab Muzaffar Khan Sadozai is Governor of Multan on behalf of the state founded by Ahmad Shah Abdali,… Continue reading Siege of Multan 1818
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Romanticizing Bahawalpur Nawabs
Flag of Bahawalpur state Many of us have seen this on social media, phrased in a celebratory tone and the story goes something like this: the Nawab of Bahawalpur while in London tried to purchase a Rolls Royce, but was turned down because the salesman perceived him as a poor Indian. This caused the Nawab… Continue reading Romanticizing Bahawalpur Nawabs
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
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