The Siege of Multan 18th April 1848
Above depiction from the siege of Multan. From the book Mooltan, during and after the siege: Being twenty-one drawings, from sketches taken on the spot Unknown Binding – 1849, by John Dunlop. The Siege of Multan was a contest between the city and state of Multan and the British East
Battle of Sobroan – 10 Feb 1846
Maharani Jindan-Queen Regent of the Punjab-noted the Sikh losses in the prior battles( Mudki, Ferozeshah, Aliwal) and despatched ten horsemen with an urgent message to the veteran general, Sham Singh Attariwala. He in turn, rounded up the support of immortals of the Khalsa-the Akali Nihangs-headed by Akali Hanuman Singh. By
Battle of Aliwal- Jan 28 1846
The Battle of Aliwal HM 16th Queen’s Lancers charging the Sikh infantry at the Battle of Aliwal. Sergeant Newsome leads the front rank. Harry Smith with little difficulty captured two small forts occupied by the Sikhs on the south bank of the Sutlej River, Fategarh and Dharmkot, and moved on
Battle of Buddowal – 21st Jan 1846
Buddowal, Near Ludhiana. A temporary cessation of hostilities followed the battle of Ferozeshah. The English were not in a position to assume the offensive and waited for heavy guns and reinforcements to arrive from Delhi. Lal Singh and Tej Singh allowed them the much needed respite in as much as
Battle of Ferozeshah – 21Dec 1845
Name of battle: Battle of Ferozeshah (originally referred to as Pheru-shah) Date of battle: December 21-22 1845 Location: On the south bank of the Sutlej River in the Punjab in North West India. Generals that fought in the battle: Major Gen Sir Hugh Gough and Gen Sir Henry Hardinge, Raja Lal
Battle of Mudki – 18 Dec 1845
The 31st Regiment, Sir Harry Smith’s Division, advancing to the charge against Sikh artillery battery and massed troops; snipers perched in trees at left. The Battle of Moodke Painting by Henry Martens(1848). Name of battle: Battle of Mudkee/Moodkee (Mudki) Date of battle: December 18, 1845 Location: On the south bank of
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