<h4>Newspapers and Periodicals</h4>
<span data-contrast="auto">The emergence of newspapers and periodicals in Punjab during Maharaja Ranjit Singh's rule provided a platform for disseminating information and connecting the diaspora to 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 like the "Lahore Chronicle" and "The Akhbar-i-Ludhiana" published news, reports, and articles about Punjab, keeping the diaspora informed about events and developments back home.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="auto">These publications also served as a means for the diaspora to express their views and share their experiences in their new countries of residence.</span>

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<h4>Travelogues and Letters</h4>
<span data-contrast="auto">Travelogues written by European travelers who visited Punjab during Maharaja Ranjit Singh's time provided valuable insights into the region and its people.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="auto">These travelogues, such as those by Alexander Burnes and William Moorcroft, were widely read by the diaspora, offering them a glimpse into their homeland and fostering a sense of connection.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="auto">Personal letters exchanged between members of the diaspora and their families in Punjab also played a vital role in maintaining ties and sharing news and updates.</span>
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<h4>Religious and Cultural Publications</h4>
<span data-contrast="auto">The Sikh diaspora maintained a strong connection to their religious and cultural heritage through the circulation of religious texts and cultural publications.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="auto">Gurdwaras and Sikh organizations published and distributed religious texts, such as the Guru Granth Sahib, and cultural magazines that kept the diaspora connected to their faith and traditions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="auto">These publications also served as a means of preserving and promoting Sikh identity among the diaspora.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span>