Pakistan's first e-Museum

[lakhvir]

GuruFatehJi.

KhalsaJi,

For your information:

'. . . The Faqirs were official physicians to Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the most powerful ruler of Punjab, and he rewarded them with priceless artefacts and jewels, all of which are now displayed in Lahore's Faqir Khana museum . . .'

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3839579.stm

Check out the museum on faqirkhana.com

It's even got a Sikh Collection, although the link is not yet complete. Is a sure thing to look out for.

GuruFatehJi.

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[lakhvir]

GuruFatehJi.

Here's a part of the connection as mentioned on the e-Museum site:

' . . . Being the ruler at the time Maharaja Ranjit Singh more often received gifts from official visitors which he passed on to the Faqir Brothers along with most of other treasures from his predecessors . . . '

I'm sure such details need our research, too, as it also is part of the Sikh heritage.

GuruFatehJi.

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[lakhvir]

GuruFatehJi.

Also another point is what the owners of the site claim:

'. . . Faqir Sayyed Noor Uddin was amongst the favorites of Maharaja Rangit Singh as he cured an acute eye disease which was spoiling his good eye . . .'

They may even have photos of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and of his contemporaries. If they do, it would be of immense value to Sikh history.

GuruFatehJi.

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[S1ngh]

WOW.. that's nice to know that.. we should contact the webmaster to get more information on it..