تلخیص
This article is based on an original document discovered in Lahore, providing authentic evidence of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s role as a patron of arts. One part of the document consists of letters exchanged between the Maharaja and his son, Kunvar Sher Singh. The other part is a legal correspondence, investigating the theft of a book. The investigation was initiated by direct orders of the Maharaja. The document has been translated from Persian.