Life at the Lahore Darbār: 1799-1839

Life at the Lahore Darbār (1799–1839) vividly reconstructs the opulence and grandeur of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Sikh court, drawing on contemporary sources to depict a lost era of Mughal-inspired splendor. The study highlights how Ranjit Singh revived the Lahore Fort's former magnificence during his 40-year reign, creating a cultural and political legacy that ended with British annexation in 1849. By analyzing historical accounts, it offers an immersive glimpse into the courtly life of this pivotal period, emphasizing its artistic, architectural, and social achievements. The research method relies on primary sources to capture the darbār's majesty, providing a unique lens through which to understand Sikh rule in Punjab.

Nadhra Shahbaz Naeem. (2016). Life at the Lahore Darbār: 1799-1839. Sikh Research Journal, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.62307/srj.v1i1.122