European adventurers, scholars and officials

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DOTTENWEISS

DOTTENWEISS or DOTTERWICH, a short statured, stoutly built German who, in 1835, joined the army of Maharaja Ranjit Singh as...

GORDON

GORDON (d. 1837), often miscalled Canon, an Anglo Indian, entered the service of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1820 as an...

LAIRDEE

Discover Lairdee's dramatic journey from serving the East India Company to fighting against the English in the First Anglo-Sikh War...

MURRAY, Dr

Discover Dr. Murray's journey to Lahore to treat Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Explore his engaging despatches revealing court splendor and military...

THOMAS, GEORGE

Explore the adventurous life of George Thomas, an Irish soldier who deserted the British navy, served in Indian armies, and...

ALLARD, BENJAMIN

Discover Benjamin Allard's pivotal role in 19th-century Lahore's trade networks and European investments, blending commerce with personal legacy.

BURN, Lt-CoL,

BURN, LtCoL, who commanded British detachments at Deoband, now in Uttar Pradesh, led in 1804 an expedition against the cis...

GOUGH, SIR HUGH

Discover the life and legacy of Sir Hugh Gough, a key commander in the Sikh Wars, navigating complex military and...

LANE, STEPHEN

Discover the intriguing story of Stephen Lane, an American who rose through Scindia's ranks and joined Maharaja Ranjit Singh's army...

NICHOLSON, JOHN

NICHOLSON, JOHN (1821-1857), political assistant at Firozpur (1844-45), was born in Dublin on 11 December 1821, the son of Dr...

THOMAS, JACOB

Discover the fascinating journey of Jacob Thomas, son of Irish adventurer George Thomas, from serving Begam Samru to commanding in...

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