army

Discover how Akrura, Sri Krishna's uncle and ally, achieved salvation through devotion, playing pivotal roles in epic battles and divine plots

FRANCIS, a French adventurer, who arrived at Lahore in 1833 and joined Maharaja Ranjit Singli`s army. But he had no military training, and was discharged from the service soon afterwards.

Dive into the tumultuous months of Jawahar Singh's prime ministership in 1845's Sikh Kingdom, marked by intrigue, ambition, and his tragic demise.

Discover the legacy of General Mohan Singh, a key figure in India's liberation struggle. Learn about his role in the Indian National Army.

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.

Explore Babar's journey as a soldier and poet, founding the Mughal dynasty in India. His conquests shaped history from Kabul to India's plains.

Unravel the fascinating life of Alexander Gardner, a controversial figure in Sikh military history, known for adventures across Asia and service under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Explore the life of Jawahar Singh Randhava, a notable figure in the Sikh army. Discover his journey, heritage, and service under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Explore the life of Francois Henri Mouton, a French army officer who served the Sikh Khalsa army. Learn about his adventures and honors up to 1876.

Discover the inspiring journey of Santa Singh, from clerk to Babar revolutionary, igniting anti-British sentiment and radical reform in 1920s India.

BACHITTAR SINGH MALVAI (d. 1840), eldest son of Dhanna Singh Malvai, joined the army of Ranjit Singh about 1827, and served first at Bahawalpur. When Peshawar was occupied by the Sikhs in 1834, Bachittar Singh was sent to Shabqadar, where a new cantonment had been laid out and a fort built by Chatar Singh Atarivala. He was still there when, in April 1837, the Afghan army attacked the post and the fort of Jamrud. In January 1839, Bachittar Singh accompanied the Sikh forces escorting Shahzada Taimur, son of Shah Shuja, to Peshawar. He died in 1840.

Discover Ghaus Khan's expertise in artillery and his pivotal role in early 19th-century Sikh campaigns, earning recognition and jagirs under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.