{"product_id":"the-last-sunset-the-rise-fall-lahore-durbar-amarinder-singh-sikh-empire-book","title":"The Last Sunset The Rise \u0026 Fall Lahore Durbar Amarinder Singh Sikh Empire Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📚 The Last Sunset Amarinder Singh Sikh Empire Lahore Durbar History Book UK – Ranjit Singh, Khalsa Army \u0026amp; Anglo-Sikh Wars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003e📖 The Last Sunset – The Rise \u0026amp; Fall of the Lahore Durbar\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Last Sunset: The Rise \u0026amp; Fall of the Lahore Durbar\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eAmarinder Singh\u003c\/strong\u003e is a detailed historical account of the \u003cstrong\u003eLahore Durbar, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Sikh Kingdom and the eventual fall of the Sikh Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book explores the political, military and historical developments surrounding the Sikh Kingdom, including the organisation of the \u003cstrong\u003eSikh Khalsa Army\u003c\/strong\u003e, the expansion of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's power and the conflicts that eventually led to the annexation of Punjab.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also gives considerable attention to the \u003cstrong\u003eFirst and Second Anglo-Sikh Wars\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Lahore Durbar and the events surrounding the final years of the Sikh Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book includes historical photographs, illustrations, maps and supporting material that help bring the period to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e🪯 What Is This Book About?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Last Sunset\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a comprehensive history of the Lahore Durbar and the rise and decline of the Sikh Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey subjects include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaharaja Ranjit Singh and the Sikh Kingdom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rise of the \u003cstrong\u003eSikh Confederacy\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe organisation and development of the \u003cstrong\u003eSikh Khalsa Army\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSikh military organisation and leadership\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Lahore Durbar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEuropean officers and military reforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Anglo-Sikh War 1845–46\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSecond Anglo-Sikh War 1848–49\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe annexation of Punjab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaharaja Duleep Singh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Koh-i-Noor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sikh Empire and its final years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical figures connected with the Lahore Durbar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe photographed contents also include sections on \u003cstrong\u003eHari Singh Nalwa, General Zorawar Singh, Sikh military history, the British relationship with Lahore and the final period of the Sikh Kingdom\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003e📚 Book Details\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Last Sunset\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Rise \u0026amp; Fall of the Lahore Durbar\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amarinder Singh\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 348\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 348 g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 21.5 cm × 14 cm × 2.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roli Books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e History \/ Sikh History \/ Punjab History\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e9788174367792\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ISBN above matches the Roli Books\/Lotus Collection edition recorded as having 348 pages. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN is intentionally written without hyphens for easier marketplace and search use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003e📜 Historical Coverage\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book follows the transformation of Punjab during the period of \u003cstrong\u003eMaharaja Ranjit Singh and the Lahore Durbar\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the growth of the Sikh state and the formidable military structure that supported it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt subsequently examines the weakening of the Lahore Durbar after Ranjit Singh's death and the conflicts between the Sikh state and the British, leading to the \u003cstrong\u003eAnglo-Sikh Wars and annexation of Punjab\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoli Books describes the work as a comprehensive history of the Lahore Durbar, Ranjit Singh's reign, the formation of the Sikh army and the Anglo-Sikh wars. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003e🗺️ Important Names, Places \u0026amp; Subjects\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaharaja Ranjit Singh • Hari Singh Nalwa • Sikh Empire • Lahore Durbar • Khalsa Army • Sikh Confederacy • Sikh Misls • Punjab • Lahore • Koh-i-Noor • Duleep Singh • Anglo-Sikh Wars • First Sikh War • Second Sikh War • British India • Multan • Kashmir • Peshawar • Khyber • Sikh military history\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003e❓ FAQs\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is \u003cem\u003eThe Last Sunset\u003c\/em\u003e about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a history of the \u003cstrong\u003eLahore Durbar and Sikh Kingdom\u003c\/strong\u003e, focusing particularly on Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Sikh army and the eventual Anglo-Sikh Wars and annexation of Punjab.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho wrote \u003cem\u003eThe Last Sunset\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book was written by \u003cstrong\u003eAmarinder Singh\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes this book cover Maharaja Ranjit Singh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Maharaja Ranjit Singh and his reign are central to the historical narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it cover the Sikh Empire?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The book examines the development, military organisation and eventual decline of the Sikh Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it cover the Anglo-Sikh Wars?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The book discusses both the \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Anglo-Sikh War of 1845–46\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eSecond Anglo-Sikh War of 1848–49\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the book discuss the Sikh Khalsa Army?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Sikh military organisation and the development of the Khalsa Army are important themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it include information about Duleep Singh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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