<span data-contrast="auto">Maharaja Ranjit Singh's era witnessed significant advancements in media and communication that facilitated connections between the diaspora and their homeland. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="auto">Newspapers, periodicals, travelogues, letters, and religious publications played a crucial role in disseminating information, sharing experiences, and maintaining cultural and religious ties. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="auto">These developments helped shape the experiences of the diaspora, fostering a sense of belonging and connection to Punjab.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span>