Order of the Propitious Star of Punjab explained

Order of the Propitious Star of Punjab
Awarded By:the House of Sandhawalia
Type:Dynastic order
Established:1837[1]
House:Sandhawalia
Ribbon: Green
Red
Motto:Deg Tegh Fateh
Eligibility:Nobles, peers, rulers
Criteria:Distinguished merits
Status:Disbanded
Founder:Ranjit Singh
Head Title:Last Sovereign
Head:Duleep Singh
Grades:
  • Third Class
  • Second Class
  • First Class
Higher:Order of the Auspicious Star of Punjab
Lower:Order of Guru Govind Singh
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The Order of the Propitious Star of Punjab (Hindi: पंजाब के शुभ सितारे का आदेश) was a dynastic order of knighthood of the Sikh Empire created in 1837 by Maharaja Ranjit Singh of the House of Sandhawalia. It had three numbered grades, the order was conferred to various princes, peers, and even foreign soldiers. In addition to the three classes, an unofficial Grand Master class is also listed in some sources.

Recipients

A full list of recipients is not currently available, the following is a list of notable recipients of the Order:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Decoration: Order of the Propitious Star of the Punjab 3rd Class (India, Republic(State Punjab) Col:IN-000081. Colnect. 15 January 2024.
  2. Web site: Fauj-i-Khas: The Elite Brigade of the Lion of Punjab. www.asian-voice.com. 15 January 2024.