Punjab: The Granary & The Sword

Punjab is the land of five rivers, the birthplace of **Sikhism**, and the primary frontier of Indian defense. Its history is shaped by the spiritual egalitarianism of the Sikh Gurus, the empire of **Maharaja Ranjit Singh**, and the trauma of Partition. Today, it is the heart of the Green Revolution and a symbol of martial honour and agricultural resilience. * **Key Themes:** Sikh history, Partition trauma, and the Green Revolution legacy.