Explore the gripping history of Mulraj, the final governor of Multan, his struggles against Lahore's court, and his role in the Second Anglo-Sikh War.
Discover Guru Arjan's teachings on the heart-soothing power of Shabda and the value of wise company, as shared by devoted Sikh Mukanda Bhai.
Explore Ram Singh's impact in aiding the 1848 anti-British rebellion, including hosting rebels at his dharamsala in Zahura and introducing them to key allies.
Discover the legacy of Ram Singh, expert in Arabic & Persian, rising to Brigadier General in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's army by 1837.
Discover the legacy of Ram Singh, who faithfully served three generations in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's campaigns, earning respect and honors in Punjab.
Explore the illustrious life of Ram Singh, a key figure in Sikh history, known for his service under Maharaja Ranjit Singh and significant military contributions.
Discover the legacy of Ram Singh, a Khalsa warrior, and Punjabi hero, who fought valiantly with Banda Singh Bahadur. Explore his battles and sacrifice.
Explore the legacy of Ram Singh, ancestor of Patiala royalty & disciple of Guru Gobind Singh, founder of Rampura & a key figure in Sikh history.
ALLARD, JEAN FRANCOIS (1785-1839), Chevalier of the Legion of Honour, an order instituted in 1802 by Napoleon I, was born at Saint Tropez, France, on 8 March 1785. In 1803, he joined the French army and served in it fighting in the Imperial Cavalry in far flung fields in Italy, Spain and Portugal until its final defeat at the hands of the allies in 1815 when the Imperial Guard, in which he had been serving as a lieutenant since 1810, was disbanded.
BURNES, SIR ALEXANDER (1805-1841), British traveller, explorer and writer, was born on 16 May 1805. He joined Bombay infantry in 1821. Upon his arrival in India, he devoted himself to the study of the local languages and was, while still an ensign, selected for the post of regimental interpreter. In 1829, he was transferred to the political department as assistant to the Political Resident in Cutch. In 1831, he was sent on a complimentary mission to Lahore, in charge of English horses, including a team of carthorses, four mares and a stallion, sent by the King of England as presents for Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
EDWARDES, SIR HERBERT BENJAMIN (1819-1868), soldier, writer and statesman, son of the Rev. B. Edwardes, was born on 12 November 1819. He joined the Bengal infantry as a cadet in 1841, and served as Urdu, Hindi and Persian interpreter to his regiment. He was aide decamp to Lord Hugh Gough during the first Anglo Sikh war and was, in 1847, appointed assistant to Sir Henry Montgomery Lawrence, British Resident ai the Sikh capital, who sent him to effect the settlement of Bannu, the account of which is given in his work, A Year on the Punjab Frontier in 1848-49, London, 1851.
