OMS
OMS (d. 1828), a Spaniard, also known as Amise, Musa Sahib, Urns and Hommus, served in Maharaja Ranjit Singh`s army....
European adventurers, scholars and officials
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VIESKENAWITCH
Discover VIESKENAWITCH's thrilling journey from Russian brigand to Maharaja Ranjit Singh's commander, with key roles in Persia and Peshawar's artillery.
ANDREWS, CHARLES FREER
ANDREWS, CHARLES FREER (1871-1940). Anglican missionary, scholar and educationist, was born to John Edwin Andrews on 12 February 1871 in...
CANORA (KANARA), FRANCIS JOHN
Uncover the story of Francis John Canora, an Irishman in 19th century Lahore who rose to Colonel in Maharaja Ranjit...
FANE, SIR HENRY
FANE, SIR HENRY (1778-1840), commander-in-chief of the British Indian army, who visited the Punjab in 1837 on the occasion of...
HARLAN, JOSIAH
Discover the incredible journey of Josiah Harlan, a 19th-century adventurer who navigated allegiance between the British, Sikhs, and Afghans.
LEIGH, WILLIAM
Discover William Leigh's epic journey from Irish soldier to a Muslim cartographer in 1800s India, serving Maharaja Ranjit Singh with...
PERRON, PIERRE CUILLIER
Discover how Pierre Cuillier Perron shaped Maratha influence in Northern India, facing British diplomacy while navigating alliances and conflicts.
VOCHUS
Discover VOCHUS, a Russian employed in 1823 at Lahore's Sikh-run gunpowder factory. Learn more about European adventurers in Northern India.
ARGOUD, BENOIT
Explore the adventurous and tumultuous life of Benoit Argoud, a quarrelsome Frenchman who joined Maharaja Ranjit Singh's infantry in 1836.
CLERK, SIR GEORGE RUSSELL
CLERK, SIR GEORGE RUSSELL (1800-1889), diplomat, son of John Clerk, entered the service of the East India Company as a...
FARRIS
FARRIS (d. 1842), a Frenchman, who joined the Sikh army in 1841 and was employed in the gunpowder factory. He...
