Discover the impact of Kishan Singh Gargajj, founder of the Babar Akali movement, who inspired armed rebellion and Gurudwara reforms in colonial India.
Discover the inspiring journey of Partap Singh, a disciplined Viceroy officer and respected leader of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee.
Explore the life of Tej Singh, a Sikh general-turned-commanding chief. Discover his controversial role in the Anglo-Sikh wars and his legacy in Sialkot.
CORTLANDT. HENRY CHARLES VAN (1814-1888), son of Colonel Henry Clinton Van Cortlandt of the British army, by an Indian wife, was born at Meerut in 1814, and was educated in England. In 1832, he returned to India and joined Maharaja Ranjit Singh`s army on a monthly salary of Rs 250, subsequently raised to Rs 800, with a monthly stipend of Rs 800 for his wife. Cortlandt participated in various campaigns including the battle of Jamrud in which the famous general, Hari Singh Nalva, was killed.
Delve into the illuminated manuscript of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's army accounts, exploring military administration, pay scales, and structure of the Sikh army.
Explore the narrative poetry of Giani Kartar Singh, capturing Sikh history through his compelling verses and stories of fearless warriors.
Discover the disciplined legacy of Partap Singh, a respected leader from Jalandhar. From Jamadar to ministerial advisor, his impact is undeniable.
Explore Sir Edward Thackwell's role in the Anglo-Sikh Wars, his leadership in pivotal battles, and his detailed accounts of these historical events.
ALEXANDER ALIAS MUHAMMAD SADIQ, a European of unknown nationality, who drifted to Lahore in 1841 from Kabul, where he had served in Shah Shuja\'s army, and had adopted the Muslim faith. He joined the Khalsa army as a battalion commander serving under John Holmes.
COURT, CLAUDE AUGUSTE (1793-1880), general in the Sikh army, honorary general of France, Chevalier of the Legion of Honour, recipient of the Auspicious Order of the Punjab, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society of England, and Member of several continental scientific and learned societies, was born at Saint Cezaire, France, on 24 September 1793. In 1813. he joined the French army. After Napoleon`s defeat at Waterloo in 1815 he was dismissed from service.
