Duleep Singh (4 Sep 1838 – 22 Oct 1893)
In reality Duleep Singh was a war trophy, a political pawn and an effective prisoner of the state. Duleep Singh's life was one of the most tragic stories of royalty and political solitude.
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In reality Duleep Singh was a war trophy, a political pawn and an effective prisoner of the state. Duleep Singh's life was one of the most tragic stories of royalty and political solitude.
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Duleep Singh had his flaws, he was not perfect in any way, which was prevalent throughout his life.
But many Sikhs today have so readily adopted and accepted all the character assassinations of Duleep Singh
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But many Sikhs today have so readily adopted and accepted all the character assassinations of Duleep Singh
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If we see beyond the alleged motives of Duleep Singh’s self-interest, we cannot overlook the reason why he was removed from Punjab as a child, separated from his mother, converted to Christianity and denied permission to return and settle.
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It was because however troubled Duleep Singh was or flawed his character was, the British Empire saw his Sikh faith as a threat to their rule.
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