Sikh Tarkhan from Punjab Punjab had a traditionally rich collection and treasure trove of handicrafts. The work of Punjabi craftsmen was rich in craft, material, skill, aesthetics and exquisite sartorial tastes. The artisans of Punjab were highly skilled and dexterous. Historical evidence of Punjab's craftsmen can be traced to the Vedic period with association to Vishvakarma , the Hindu god of the craftsmen. According to the Rigveda , he is considered to be the architect, divine engineer of universe from before the advent of time. These craftsmen are referred to as Tarkhans , Dhimans , or Ramgarhia . Disclaimer : As a practicing Sikh, I consider all castes as equal and DO NOT believe in the outdated and divisive caste system. The purpose of this blog is to honor the spiritual, military, and service contributions of the valiant Ramgarhia community and try to understand their family history purely from historical perspective. Tarkhans Tarkhan (Old Turkic: 𐱃𐰺𐰴𐰣, ...