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Ganda Singh
Historian

Ganda Singh

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Building archival foundations for the study of Sikh and Punjab history.

Ahmad Shah Durrani · The Panjab Past and Present

Born
15 November 1900
Birthplace
Hariana, Hoshiarpur
Died
27 December 1987

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Ganda Singh

Ganda Singh was an Indian historian who collected and studied manuscripts and records across Punjab and beyond.

Early life

Early work

Studied in Hoshiarpur and Lahore, served in the army and worked in Iran, where helping compile a bibliography encouraged historical research.

Career

  1. 1931

    Khalsa College

    Began leading its Sikh History Research Department.

  2. 1949

    Archives

    Became director of archives and museum curator for PEPSU.

  3. 1965

    Punjab History Conference

    Established the scholarly gathering.

Selected work

Ahmad Shah Durrani

Completed doctoral research on the Afghan ruler.

The Panjab Past and Present

Launched the historical journal.

Beyond work

Collection

Donated his personal books, manuscripts, maps and documents to Punjabi University.

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