Pio Puttar (also spelled Peo Puttar), which translates to "Father and Son," is a notable Punjabi novel written by Surinder Singh Narula. It was published in 1946 and is recognized for bringing a new thematic depth to Punjabi literature, focusing on the relationship and generational gap between a father and son.

Banda Singh Bahadur, a Sikh military commander and the first political ruler of the Sikhs after the death of Guru Gobind Singh, minted the first Sikh coins in the early 18th century. These coins were inscribed with the names of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Guru Gobind Singh Ji, symbolizing the sovereignty of the Khalsa and a new era of Sikh rule. He established a mint at Lohgarh, his capital, to issue this new currency.

Doaba Region of Punjab

The term "Doaba" literally translates to "land of two rivers" ("Do" meaning two and "ab" meaning river). The Doaba region of Punjab is the area situated between the Beas River and the Sutlej River.

The districts that fall under the Doaba area are:

• Hoshiarpur

• Nawanshahr (officially known as Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar)

• Jalandhar

• Kapurthala

Pathankot is located in the Majha region of Punjab, which lies between the Beas and Ravi rivers.

Surinder Kaur was a renowned Indian singer and songwriter who is popularly known as the "Nightingale of Punjab" for her significant contributions to Punjabi folk music.

Lala Lajpat Rai was an Indian freedom fighter who played a key role in the Indian independence movement. He was popularly known as "Punjab Kesari" (the Lion of Punjab) because of his courageous and fearless opposition to British rule. He was a part of the "Lal-Bal-Pal" trio, along with Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Bipin Chandra Pal, who were known for their radical approach to fighting for independence.