Dyal Singh Trust Library

Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia was born in 1849 in Kashni (India). His father Sardar Lehna Singh belonged to a respectable Sikh family. He served Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Sikh Ruler of the Punjab and was granted vast jaguars in recognition of his loyalty and his scholarly pursuits. Sardar Lehna Singh died in 1854. After Expiry of his father all assets were transferred to Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia. He got married to the daughter of Raja Sher Singh of Ambala. He was issueless. He was a great philanthropist & supported all good causes. Three Trusts have been established on his Will. He expired on 9th September, 1898.Dyal Singh Trust Library, Lahore, was established in 1908 in pursuance of the will of the Late Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia. The library first started functioning at the residence of Sardar Sahib and subsequently shifted to the existing building in 1928. In 1947, it was closed due to migration of its Trustees. It started re-functioning in 1964 when its administrative control was taken over by the Evacuee Trust Property Board, Government of Pakistan, Lahore. In 1985, under directions of President of Pakistan its administrative control was transferred to the Government of Punjab but repatriated to ETPB in 1989.