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Indian women and the First World War
Mar 7, 2016
Indian women and the First World War
Mar 7, 2016

Manimugdha S Sharma examines the First World War from the perspective of Indian women, particularly how they took on new responsibilities with their men at war.

Mar 7, 2016
Fighting Words
Sep 13, 2014
Fighting Words
Sep 13, 2014

Shweta Desai discusses the lost experiences of WW1 Indian soldiers through letters, literature and photography with Dr Prabhjot Parmar.

Sep 13, 2014
Australian Sikh Soldiers
May 13, 2014
Australian Sikh Soldiers
May 13, 2014

Narinder Singh Dhesi explores the role of the seven Sikh soldiers who fought for the Dominium forces of Australia during WW1.

May 13, 2014
Bhupinder Singh, Maharaja of Patiala
Apr 30, 2014
Bhupinder Singh, Maharaja of Patiala
Apr 30, 2014

An article on The Open University website explores Maharaja Bhupinder Singh, the charismatic rules of the princely state of Patiala.

Apr 30, 2014
The Saga of Udai Singh
Feb 16, 2014
The Saga of Udai Singh
Feb 16, 2014

This article, on Sikhchic.com, focuses on the courageous story of Udai Singh who saved the life of his commanding officer.

Feb 16, 2014
India and the Western Front
Mar 10, 2011
India and the Western Front
Mar 10, 2011

Dr David Omissi examines the letters Indian soldiers on the Western Front sent home, shedding light on their feelings of the conflict as well as impressions of European culture. 

Mar 10, 2011
The Chattri
Jun 1, 2009
The Chattri
Jun 1, 2009

Tom Donovan examines the history of the Chattri memorial on the South Downs outside Brighton. This unique memorial stands in memory of all Indian soldiers who died during the First World War.

Jun 1, 2009
Indians: Unheralded Heroes
Jan 1, 2006
Indians: Unheralded Heroes
Jan 1, 2006

Christian DeFrance investigates the Indian presence in Northern France during the Great War with the president of the Association de Recherches Historiques, Archéologiques et
Militaires (ARHAM), Dominique Faivre.

Jan 1, 2006
Their Names Liveth For Evermore
Nov 14, 2003
Their Names Liveth For Evermore
Nov 14, 2003

Bhupinder Singh Holland explores the monumental sacrifices made by Indian soldiers, including Sikhs, on the Western Front.

Nov 14, 2003
The Heroic Escape of Hira Singh
Oct 1, 1917
The Heroic Escape of Hira Singh
Oct 1, 1917

This short story, by Talbot Mundy in 1917, tells the story of a Sikh cavalry regiment who are captured in Flanders during WW1.

Oct 1, 1917
Prisoners-of-War Story
Dec 11, 1916
Prisoners-of-War Story
Dec 11, 1916

This article focuses on scientific research conducted by German scientists on Sikh POWs during WW1.

Dec 11, 1916
45th Rattray Sikhs
Nov 20, 1902
45th Rattray Sikhs
Nov 20, 1902

This article in The Navy & Army Illustrated from 1902 focuses on the 45th Rattray Sikhs.

Nov 20, 1902
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