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Bagrian
Bagrian is a village located in Sangrur District, in Punjab, India which has a significant place in Sikh history. Now Called it by Bagrian Haveli name. 1996, Joseph Davey Cunningham, H.L.O. Garrett, ''History of the Sikhs from the Origin of the Nation to the Battles of the Sutlej'', Asian Educational Services, p. 62 The House of Bagrian owned much of the land and the haveli in the village, where certain important artifacts that belonged to the Sikh Gurus are kept. The Bhai Sahibs of Bagrian also run a langar that serves free food to everyone who goes there. The First Punjabi film '' Long Da Lishkara'' (1986) was filmed in this village. After that ''Tera Mera Ki Rishta'' (2009), ''Ekam: Son of Soil'' (2010), ''Son of Sardaar'' (2012), ''Yamla Pagla Deewana'', as well as the serial '' Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera'' in 2012. History Situated on the Malerkotla-Nabha road, Bagrian lies about 18km southeast of Malerkotla. Though now in Malerkotla Tehsil, it was not a part of the Maler ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
States And Territories Of India
India is a federal union comprising 28 states and 8 union territories, with a total of 36 entities. The states and union territories are further subdivided into districts and smaller administrative divisions. History Pre-independence The Indian subcontinent has been ruled by many different ethnic groups throughout its history, each instituting their own policies of administrative division in the region. The British Raj mostly retained the administrative structure of the preceding Mughal Empire. India was divided into provinces (also called Presidencies), directly governed by the British, and princely states, which were nominally controlled by a local prince or raja loyal to the British Empire, which held ''de facto'' sovereignty ( suzerainty) over the princely states. 1947–1950 Between 1947 and 1950 the territories of the princely states were politically integrated into the Indian union. Most were merged into existing provinces; others were organised into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punjabi Film
Punjabi cinema, sometimes metonymously referred to as Pollywood or Punjwood is the Punjabi-language film industry centered around the Indian state of Punjab, and based in Amritsar and Mohali. The cinema of Punjab has its beginnings with the 1928 production of '' Daughters of Today'', the earliest feature film produced in the region. The first sound film, ''Heer Ranjha'', using the sound-on-disc technology, was released in 1932. Since then, many films have been produced in Punjabi cinema, a number of which have received international recognition. Many actors and filmmakers started their careers in Punjabi films, a number of whom have acquired international reputations, and a number of whom have found greater financial benefits in careers in larger film producing industries. History Film operations started in the 1920s in Lahore, the provincial capital of British Punjab. The first silent film, '' Daughters of Today'', was released in 1924 in Lahore; the city had nine operatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jalandhar
Jalandhar is the third most-populous city in the Indian state of Punjab and the largest city in Doaba region. Jalandhar lies alongside the Grand Trunk Road and is a well-connected rail and road junction. Jalandhar is northwest of the state capital Chandigarh, south-east of Amritsar and north of Ludhiana. Jalandhar is about 381 km (230 miles) from national capital Delhi. The famous road NH1 crosses from Jalandhar. History The history of Jalandhar District comprises three periods — ancient, medieval and modern. The city may be named after Jalandhara, a Nath Guru, who was from here. . The city was founded by Devasya Verma as mentioned in Vedas. Other possibilities include that it was the capital of the kingdom of Lava, son of Rama or that the name derives from the vernacular term ''Jalandhar'', meaning area inside the water, i.e., tract lying between the two rivers Satluj and Beas. The whole of Punjab and the area of present Jalandhar District was part of the Indus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adina Beg
Adina Mirza Beg Khan ( pa, ; 1710 - 15 September 1758) was a Punjabi General and administrator who served as the last governor of Punjab of the Mughal Empire, including the provinces of Lahore and Multan. He was the last Nawab of Punjab, de facto ruling Punjab as an independent ruler. Early life Named Dina at birth, Adina was born to Channu in 1710, into a Punjabi Muslim family of the Arain tribe, in the village of Sharaqpur (now in the Sheikhupura district of Punjab, Pakistan), 20 miles from Lahore. He was brought up as a worker in the homes of Mughal officials, for the most part in the Jalandhar Doab.Thomas William Beale, An Oriental Biographical Dictionary: Founded on Materials Collected by the Late Thomas William Beale, BiblioBazaar, 2010 Rise to power Adina began his career as a soldier in the Mughal army, however becoming disillusioned with his poor prospects he took up the more lucrative position of revenue collector in the village of Kang near Sultanpur. He soon cam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Raj
The British Raj (; from Hindi ''rāj'': kingdom, realm, state, or empire) was the rule of the British Crown on the Indian subcontinent; * * it is also called Crown rule in India, * * * * or Direct rule in India, * Quote: "Mill, who was himself employed by the British East India company from the age of seventeen until the British government assumed direct rule over India in 1858." * * and lasted from 1858 to 1947. * * The region under British control was commonly called India in contemporaneous usage and included areas directly administered by the United Kingdom, which were collectively called British India, and areas ruled by indigenous rulers, but under British paramountcy, called the princely states. The region was sometimes called the Indian Empire, though not officially. As ''India'', it was a founding member of the League of Nations, a participating nation in the Summer Olympics in 1900, 1920, 1928, 1932, and 1936, and a founding member of the United Nations in San F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malerkotla State
The State of Malerkotla or Maler Kotla was a princely state in the Punjab region during the era of British India. The last Nawab of Maler Kotla signed the instrument of accession to join the Dominion of India on 20 August 1948. Its rulers belonged to a Pathan dynasty, and its capital was in Malerkotla. The state belonged to the Punjab States Agency. History The area, which was known as Maler, was received as a jagir in 1454 A.D. by Sheikh Sadruddin-i-Jahan, a pious man of the Sherwani tribe of Afghanistan area, and was ruled by his descendants. Local tradition says that Bahlul Lodi (1451–1489), the Afghan king who had most of western India under his control, desired to rule Delhi and on his way, he was caught in a sand drift. In the darkness the King spotted a dim light of a lamp still burning in the wind. It was the hut of Sheikh Sadruddin and when the king found out he came to the hut to show his respect and asked the holy man to pray for him to bear a son and have vict ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nabha
Nabha is a city and municipal council in the Patiala district in the south-west of the Indian state of Punjab. It was the capital of the former Nabha State. Nabha is also a sub-division city which comes under Patiala district. Geography Nabha is located at . It has an average elevation of 246 metres (807 feet). Demographics India census, Nabha had a population of 67,972. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Nabha has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 69%. In Nabha, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Landmarks of the city *Hira Mahal : Royal Palace of Maharaja Hira singh of Nabha State is famously known as Hira Mahal, This is current Residence of the royal family. The gardens and orchards surrounding it have developed into the Hira Mahal Colony. *18 Bhuja Durga Shiv Mandir: It is one of the old temples of Nabha city. Located near Patiala Gate opp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malerkotla
Malerkotla is a city and district headquarters of Malerkotla district in the Indian state of Punjab. It was the seat of the eponymous princely state during the British Raj. The state acceded to the union of India in 1947 and was merged with other nearby princely states to create the Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU). When that political entity was reorganised in 1956, the territories of the erstwhile state of Malerkotla became part of Punjab. It is located on the Sangrur-Ludhiana State Highway (no. 11) and lies on the secondary Ludhiana-Delhi railway line. It is about from Ludhiana and from Sangrur in Sangrur district. In 2021, the city along with some adjoining areas were carved out of Sangrur district to form the Malerkotla district. History Malerkotla, a Muslim majority state was established in 1454 A.D. by Sheikh Sadruddin-i-Jahan from Afghanistan, and was ruled by his Sherwani descendants. The State of Malerkotla was established in 1600 A.D. During th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ek Veer Ki Ardaas
EK or Ek may refer to: Businesses and organizations * Ek Commando Knife Co., US knife manufacturer * Eastern Kentucky Railway (with reporting mark EK), now-defunct railway * Eastman Kodak (formerly with NYSE ticker symbol EK), US-based photography company, formerly * ''Elinkeinoelämän keskusliitto'', Confederation of Finnish Industries * Emirates (airline) (IATA airline designator EK) * European Kindred, white-supremacist prison and street gang People * Anders Ek (1916–1979), Swedish film actor * Daniel Ek (born 1983), Swedish businessman, creator and CEO of Spotify * Malin Ek (born 1945), Swedish actress, daughter of Anders Ek * Mats Ek (born 1945), dancer, choreographer and stage director * Phil Ek, American record producer, engineer, and mixer * Torbjörn Ek (1949-2010), Swedish bandy & football player and manager * Eknath (ca.533-ca.1599), Ek Nāth, or Eka Nātha, Indian Hindu saint, philosopher, and poet * Ek Boonsawad (born 1988), Thai windsurfer * Ek Rangsiroj (born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yamla Pagla Deewana
''Yamla Pagla Deewana'' (; ) is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Samir Karnik, featuring Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, and Bobby Deol in the lead roles. The film marks the second pair-up between the Deol family, after ''Apne'' (2007). The film's title is inspired from the song "Main Jat Yamla Pagla Deewana" from the 1975 film, '' Pratigya'' also starring Dharmendra. The theatrical trailer of the film unveiled on 5 November 2010, whilst the film released on 14 January 2011, and received good response upon release. It turned out to be a box office hit. It is the first installment of ''Yamla Pagla Deewana'' film series and the 11th highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2011. Plot Paramvir Singh (Sunny Deol) is a Non-resident Indian (NRI) living happily with his Canadian wife Mary (Emma Brown Garett) along with his two kids Karam and Veer and his mother (Nafisa Ali) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Years ago, after the birth of Paramvir's younger brother ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Son Of Sardaar
''Son of Sardaar'' is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Ashwni Dhir. A remake of 2010 Telugu film ''Maryada Ramanna'' directed by S. S. Rajamouli, it featured Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha and Juhi Chawla in lead roles. ''Son of Sardaar'' was released on 13 November 2012. Salman Khan appears in a cameo role. Although competing with the Yash Raj film ''Jab Tak Hai Jaan'', ''Son of Sardaar'' managed to do good business at the box office worldwide. and received divided response, with praising humor, performance of all cast, stylized action sequences, and familiar tone, but criticised for screenplay." Box Office India declared it a Hit in India and an average grosser in the overseas markets. It went on to gross worldwide. Plot A massive rivalry exists between the Sandhus and the Randhawas. During an intense fight between the two families, Jaswinder "Jassi" Singh Randhawa's father and Balwinder "Billu" Singh Sandhu's uncle kill each other, o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Long Da Lishkara - Rurhiya Kubba
* Manjit Maan - Taaro
''Long Da Lishkara'' is an Indian Punjabi movie released in 1983 directed and produced by Harpal Tiwana. Under Jagjit Singh's music direction Gurdas Maan sang "Challa" in this film. Jagjit Singh sang "Ishq Hai Loko," "Main Kandyali Thor Ve" and for this film. The lyrics were written by Shiv Kumar Batalvi and "Sare Pindch Puare Paye" written by Inderjit Hasanpuri. Cast *Raj Babbar - Raja * Om Puri - Dittu *Gurdas Mann - Channa *Nina Tiwana - Sardarni Sarup Kaur *Harpreet Deol - Preeto *Nirmal Rishi - Gulabo Maasi *Sardar Sohi - Taaya Naara *Mehar Mittal Mehar Mittal (24 October 1934 – 22 October 2016)The ... References
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