The Komagata Maru ship carried 376 passengers, mostly Sikhs, along with a few Hindus and Muslims, from Punjab. They were seeking entry into Canada in 1914 but were denied due to discriminatory immigration laws.

Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in 1875. The Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement that emphasized returning to the teachings of the Vedas, rejecting idol worship, caste discrimination, and superstitions, and promoting education and social equality.

Michael O'Dwyer was the Lieutenant Governor of Punjab at the time of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in 1919. He supported General Dyer's actions and played a significant role in the oppressive policies leading to the massacre. Later, in 1940, he was assassinated by Udham Singh in London as an act of revenge for the massacre.

Amrita Pritam wrote the famous poem "Ajj Aakhan Waris Shah Nu" after the Partition of India in 1947. The poem is a poignant appeal to Waris Shah, the legendary Punjabi poet, to rise from his grave and witness the suffering and tragedy of the Partition, particularly the violence in Punjab.

The Jang-e-Azadi Memorial is a significant monument and museum located in Kartarpur, near Jalandhar in Punjab, India. This memorial honors the immense contributions and sacrifices of the Punjabi community during India's struggle for independence.