punjabi HISTORY & HERITAGE

The TrishSaab perspective.

The Opening Photo

Inspired by a story I once heard about Punjabi Nanakshahi coins, where a leaf symbolising abundance and prosperity was detailed on each coin after The Chalisa Famine of 1783.

The leaves in this logo reflect that same belief - abundance and prosperity to Punjab. For as long as we share the stories that build our heritage, Punjab will thrive.

Punjab Through Time

Punjab Through Time

Each series on this blog opens a doorway into Punjab’s past - the empires that shaped its borders, the people who defined its cultures, and the stories that still travel through the land. 

To understand the modern Punjab, we must understand the history that built it.

  • The Punjabi Cities

    History. Culture. Heritage.
    Each city, a world within itself.

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  • The Punjabi Confederacy

    Travel back in time. The Punjabi - Sikh Confederacy. 12 Misls.

    The foundation of modern Punjab.

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  • The Mughal Empire

    Power. Conflict. Culture.
    History shaped by struggle and influence.

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  • The Princely States of Punjab


    A local ruler. A larger empire. The colonial power.
    The crown.
    Prince. Maharaja. Nawab. Suzerainty.

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  • The Punjabi Year


    A story of seasons. Month by month. Farming. Festivals. A journey through hard work, rituals, and the joy of every season.

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  • Punjab's Forgotten History


    Overlooked pages, hidden struggles, unsung heroes, events left unwritten…

    The missing pieces of Punjabi history.

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“A Land Carved by Rivers,
An Identity Forged By Resilience”

Stories worth returning to:

  • The Ramgarhia Misl

    Craftsmen. Warriors. Fighters. Builders.
    Their name? Synonymous with strength and resilience.

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  • The Chalisa Famine

    Chalisa – 40.
    A famine that ravaged Punjab. Crops failed, rivers ran dry, hunger consumed the land.

    Read On ...

  • April - Chet

    Chet marks the final stretch before Punjab’s wheat harvest. Farmers prepare for the largest harvest of the year.

    Abundance prepares to meets new beginnings.

    Read On ...

  • Emperor Jahangir of the Mughal Empire

    The seizer of worlds.
    A reign focused on internal stability, consolidating power, and an expansion of cultural achievements.

    Read On ...

  • The Fall of Sirhind

    Fortress of the Mughals. Stronghold of tyranny.
    This is the story of a city that fell - not once, but twice - and never rose again.

    Read On ... 
To endure with the strength of the five rivers. 
To stand tall like fields of ripe crops. To speak with the pride of those who came before us. To carry Punjab in heart and mind. 
To live with Punjab in the soul.

UPCOMING SERIES