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Getting to Know Series Hari Singh Nalua Gurmat Education Resource Middle & High School Level Getting to Know Series Hari Singh Nalua Gurmat Education Resource Middle & High School Level Jamrud Fort Sikh Research Institute Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is a global curator for IN5 EXPERIUM – The Golden non-profit organization based in North Temple, an audio-visual exhibition launched America. The mission of SikhRI is to provide in Toronto, Canada, in partnership with PDA educational resources to Sikhs to lead a Trade Fairs Pvt Ltd. In 2020, SikhRI curated Guru-inspired life. SikhRI exists to spread the the Guru Nanak Sahib: 1-Ness to 1-Identity fragrance of Sikhi through Gurbani-based exhibition launched at the National Museum education to anyone willing to learn. in New Delhi, India. SikhRI inspires individuals to connect with SikhRI’s Sojhi program develops K-12 their roots and organizations to think critically curriculum, resources, and products to help based on Guru Granth Sahib’s paradigm young people build connections and derive of IkOankar (1-Ness). SikhRI is an oasis Sikhi insights. Sojhi curriculum and education for development and dialogue based on resources are designed with relevant course excellence, integrity, and service to realize full material, appropriate learning activities human potential. improving Sikh education’s effectiveness. SikhRI actively works towards promoting SikhRI’s The Guru Granth Sahib Project global harmony by building stronger is to connect contemporary English and relationships among the Sikh and non- Panjabi audiences with Sabad-Wisdom. Sikh communities. Our primary activities SikhRI’s international team of specialists include facilitating group training, providing and subject matter experts research each curriculum materials, creating global word of the Guru Granth Sahib: etymology, awareness of Sikhi, and delivering strategic grammar, meaning, and also provide a literal solutions to the global Sikh community’s key translation, an interpretive transcreation, challenges. SikhRI also produces a diverse and commentary in contemporary English range of immersive programs, webinars, and Panjabi while incorporating the musical, podcasts, workshops, online courses, poetical, and historical dimensions. and lectures covering topics as broad as spirituality, history, culture, politics, language, SikhRI is supported and made possible by community, family, and self-development. hundreds of volunteers and educators who Its flagship program Sidak is a 2-week devote their time and energy to SikhRI’s immersive leadership development course Sikh awareness and education mission, for college students and young professionals. ensuring that workshops and events run smoothly and that mentorship programs SikhRI publishes textbooks, bilingual are sustainable. Deeply grateful to its children’s books, translations, and donors, SikhRI values their contributions, anthologies. SikhRI also lends its expertise in which allows serving the global community the fields of art and literature. In 2016, SikhRI through developing new educational curated the Emperor-Prophet: Guru Gobind resources, facilitating presentations, and Singh Sahib exhibition for the Government creating enriching reading materials for of Bihar in partnership with the Panjab Digital anyone seeking Sikh knowledge. Library. In 2019, SikhRI was the sole content Letter Index Vahiguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Vahiguru Ji Ki Fatih! The lesson plan provides questions to open Objectives 6 Publications 14 up a dialog with the students and activities 16 Welcome to SikhRI’s Gurmat Education to allow them an opportunity for self- Learning Outcomes 7 Online Courses Resource Getting to Know Hari Singh Nalua! exploration and self-reflection. Readings 7 Education Resources 17 This lesson plan introduces students to Mona Kaur and Ramanjit Singh from Preparation 8 Hari Singh Nalua and helps them develop Ashburn, VA, have graciously sponsored this a knowledge and appreciation of Sikh education resource. Materials 8 history. Getting To Know Hari Singh Nalua is perfect for use at home, Gurmat and Panjabi With love and appreciation, Exploration 8 schools, and Sikh camps. Engagement 12 Your team at SikhRI. The lesson plan includes a five-minute Assessment 13 video on Hari Singh Nalua’s life and a podcast in English. Closing Question 13 Getting to Know Hari Singh Nalua 6 Gurmat Education Resource 7 Objectives Learning Outcomes Hari Singh Nalua (popularly ‘Nalwa’ or ‘Nalva’) (1791-1837), was one of the greatest generals 1. Develop an appreciation of Hari Singh Nalua’s role and contribution to the Sikh empire. of his time. Even though the contributions of Hari Singh Nalua are well recorded in the 2. Recognize and understand his personality traits that contributed to his skills as a capable annals of history, he is often not celebrated or brought to the forefront of Sikh knowledge. military and administrative leader. As a general, he exhibited exemplary leadership qualities and military skills that helped 3. Through his example, understand what it takes as individuals to raise and maintain a Sikhs strengthen and consolidate their military and political position in South Asia. Today, successful dominion/sovereign state. not many people know of his contribution to the Sikh position and rule during the time. The current lesson plan remedies that by answering the following questions: 1. Who was Hari Singh Nalua? Readings Teacher Resources 2. What leadership qualities did Hari Singh Nalua exhibit as an administrator and military general? 1. Hari Singh Nalua - Harinder Singh Read Article Online 3. What are the significant conquests of Hari Singh Nalua? 2. Hari Singh Nalwa - Ganda Singh 4. What was the role of Hari Singh Nalua in shaping the Sikh military position during 3. Hari Singh Nalwa - Gurbachan Singh Nayyar the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh? 4. Hari Singh Nalwa - Panjab Past and Present, Vol 29, Part 1 & 2 5. Sirarfian Hari Singh Nalwa - Qadaryad and Dr. Ganda Singh 6. Hari Singh Nalwa - Lt. Col. Gulcharan Singh (retd.) s0142a Afganistan 2692 MeyA4B1 Meyers Konversations- Lexikon Erster Band Jahr 1885 “Hari Singh Nalwa seated in full Getting to Know Hari Singh Nalua 8 Gurmat Education Resource 9 armour and adopting a military stance”, copy of a native painting by Sir John Mcqueen 2. Write the following two questions on the board and engage the students in a discussion: Preparation a. Do you know what a rule (raj) is? b. What does it mean to rule? What things does ‘ruling’ entail? i. Give them two minutes to think it over and give their feedback. 1. The instructor needs to be familiar with ii. Write all the feedback on the board. the history of the Sikh Kingdom during iii. Give them a general overview of what governance entails. the rule of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. iv. Share with them that ruling means running or regulating all aspects of society, like 2. The instructor needs to go through the schools, businesses, banks, health care systems, transportation, communications, recommended readings, especially the security, law, and order, etc. article, before coming to the class. The instructor needs to keep sufficient 3. 3. Next, ask them: ready copies of the activity material. a. Do you know that Sikhs ruled vast swaths of now northwest India and eastern Pakistan in the nineteenth century? i. If they say yes, ask them to share more information. Materials ii. Write down all the information they share on the board. b. Can you name a few Sikh warriors, generals or leaders of this period? i. Write down all the names they share. 1. Pen ii. If they mention the name of Hari Singh Nalua, pick from there and continue the 2. Sheets of paper conversation. Else, introduce them to Hari Singh Nalua by asking the next question. 3. Computers (desktops or laptops) c. Have they heard about Hari Singh Nalua? i. If some of them respond with a yes, ask them to share what they know about him. Exploration ii. Write all the points they mention about him on the board. 4. Share the five minute Hari Singh Nalua video with them. Watch Video Listen Podcast 1. Introductory Activity (icebreaker, game, 5. Narrate his story and share noteworthy information regarding: etc.): Have an activity to break the ice a. His childhood stories. and make the students comfortable with b. His joining the court of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. each other. You may choose to introduce c. His major battles. yourself and advise the students to do d. His time as a governor of three provinces and his significant accomplishments the same if needed. as a governor. Getting to Know Hari Singh Nalua 10 Gurmat Education Resource 11 6. The instructor can do so by touching the following points. a. Who was Hari Singh Nalua? When was he born? (For the participants to relate to that time period, the teacher can inform them what was happening globally during that time.) 1839-42 The Opium War 1810s-20s 1817-18 between Britain and China as a result of a Most Latin American Third and the final protracted trade dispute. colonies free themselves Anglo-Maratha War, from the Spanish and between the British East Portuguese Empires India Company and the 1825-28 after the Mexican War of Marathas. The war left The Argentina-Brazil 1833 Independence and the the Company in control War results in the Slavery Abolition Act 1789-99 South American Wars of of most of India except independence of bans slavery throughout The French Revolution Independence. Panjab. Uruguay. the British Empire. 1801 1814-16 1838 The Kingdom of Great Nepal loses territory in Queen Victoria ascends Britain and the Kingdom the Anglo-Nepalese War. to the British Throne. of Ireland merge to form the United Kingdom. 1819 The British East India 1812-15 Company establishes War between the the modern city of United States and the Singapore. United Kingdom. b. What was his contribution to the e. What are the war strategies Hari Sikh kingdom? Singh Nalua employed that makes c. How did Hari Singh Nalua bring him a great general? Afghans to their knees? f. What are the major decisions during d.
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