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170 years ago on 27th June 1839, Maharajah Ranjit Singh would breathe his last. For the Kingdom of Punjab and his subjects it was a tragic loss that would leave a vacuum never again to be filled.

A stunning new book about the life of Maharajah Duleep Singh, ‘Sovereign, Squire and Rebel' by author and historian Peter Bance, was launched at the Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life in mid May.

Situated in the heart of Scotland's capital city Edinburgh, the National Museum of Scotland is home to key exhibits from all over Scotland and beyond. Included among these is a rich collection of artefacts which once belonged to Maharajah Duleep Singh.

ASHT's recently launched Facebook group will keep you constantly updated with the latest research & discoveries, forthcoming events, and give you the opportunity to share your thoughts and spread the word.

In his book "Empire" the world renowned historian Niall Ferguson (A.Tisch Professor of History at Harvard University) compares the Jallianwalla Bagh massacre of 1919 to the Bloody Sunday uprising in Ireland. He asserts that both events would set off chain reactions which would leave the destiny of India and Ireland changed forever.