RATTRAY

Explore the intriguing journey of RATTRAY, an English soldier who switched allegiance from the Sikh army to Dost Muhammad Khan in 1836. Discover his transformation in Kabul.

RATTRAY alias LESLIE, an English soldier of fortune who served in Lahore during 1834-36 as one of the commandants of a battalion of the Sikh army. In 1836, he deserted the Sikh army to join the forces of Dost Muhammad Khan, Amir of Kabul. He fought on the side of the Afghans against the Sikhs in the battle of Jamrud (1837). In Kabul, he converted a Muslim, under the name of Fida Muhammad Khan.

References :

1. Grey, C., European Adventurers of Northern India, 1785-1849 [Reprint]. Patiala, 1970

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