The Shahzada

Prince Victor Albert Jay Duleep Singh

The Shakespearian demise of the Sikh Kingdom is historical. How about the heir to the throne of the Sikh Kingdom, what do we know about Prince Victor Albert Jay Duleep Singh? Did you know he was the 1st of Sikh origin to live in Canada?

Maharajah Duleep Singh

He was the first Sikh in Britain, surrounded by the pallbearers of the Church of England faith that he had been forced to adopt. Don’t get me wrong. It wasn’t all doom and gloom in a deep dungeon for Duleep; I’m sure daily life for the Duleep Singh’s was quite marvellous.

Maharajah Ranjeet Singh

A small man in stature, standing only 5ft 3” but he was a political and social giant, worthy of the title he bore: “Lion of Punjab”. He created a multicultural and diverse kingdom where Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims and religious minorities could all thrive harmoniously.

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Sikh Historian & Writer

Peter Bance

Senior Archivist, Nova Scotia Archive

Garry D. Shutlak

Sikh Historian, Writer & Documentary Filmmaker

Bobby Singh Bansal

“For as long as she could remember, Bamba [Maharajah Duleep Singh’s eldest daughter]
had loathed the country which she believed had robbed her of everything.
She blamed the British for betraying her father and the press for vilifying her brother, Victor”.

(from Sophia: Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary by Anita Anand)

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What They Say About Us

“To know that Sikhs arrived in Canada, in the 18th Century, only a few decades after the birth of Canada, as a nation, is something I feel proud about.
Thank you to Mr. Dhillon and the entire team for making the documentary film”

“The sad story of the demise of the Sikh empire, with its heirs being exiled,
is a dark chapter in the history of the Sikh and British people.”

“A wonderful documentary film that tells the sad story of Prince Victor.
I only wished the film was longer. Thank to Kulbir Singh for your efforts.”

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Email: colin@victorduleepsingh.com

Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada

2980 Drew Rd #125, Mississauga, ON L4T 0A7
+1 (416) 587-5498

Email: colin@shmc.ca

The Lion that Lost his Roar

First of Sikh origin

to live in Canada!