JONES

JONES

JONES, a deserter from the East India Company`s service, joined Maharaja Ranjit Singh`s army as a gunner. According to Charles Masson, the traveller, Jones participated in the final battle of Multan in 1818 and took charge of the guns, enabling the Akalis to storm the fort.

References :

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

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