Review of The Second Anglo-Sikh War
The long-awaited treatise on the so called ” Anglo-Sikh Wars ” Amarpal’s “The Second Anglo-Sikh War ” makes irresistible reading.These last nearly 170 years since the Sikh empire was effectively finished for ever there have been hundreds of books and in times to come there will be many more ..yet
ISRC 2016
The SMI first introduced the ASW project at the International Sikh Research Conference at the University of Warwick on the 11th of June 2016. The third International Sikh Research Conference (ISRC) showcased the research of University students as well as seasoned scholars of the Sikh faith. The conference was convened
Lost Sikh Heritage Lecture
Saturday 25th June 2016 Ramgharia Board Gurdwara Leicester A special lecture on Lost Sikh heritage of Pakistan was organised by the Sikh Museum Initiative in Leicester. Senses The head of the SMI, Gurinder Singh Mann introduced the lecture by explaining the aims of the SMI and gave examples where Sikh
Battle of Gujarat – 21 February 1849
Martens (Henry) The Battle of Goojerat, on the 21st February 1849, hand-coloured aquatint by J. Harris after Marten, image ., R. Ackermann, 1850 Battle of Gujerat(Goojerat) 21st February 1849 After the battle of Chillianwallah, Raja Sher Singh withdrew to Gujarat where his army hastily prepared a defensive position. Gujerat and
Battle of Chillianwallah – Jan 13 1849
Led by Captain Unett, the charge of the 3rd Kings Dragoons at the Battle of Chillianwallah, Jan 13th 1849. By J Harris after H Martens, 1849, published by R Ackermann. Hugh Gough awaited further instructions from the Governor General Dalhousie after the Battle at Ramnuggar. Early in January 1849, news came
Battle of Ramnuggar – 22 Nov 1848
Charge of HM 14th Light Dragoons at the Battle of Ramnuggur’, 22 November 1848. Coloured aquatint by J Harris after H Martens, published by Rudolph Ackermann, 26 January 1851. Whilst the siege of Multan was still raging, Sher Singh Attariwala made his way to Ramnuggar (now referred to as Rasulnagar). By
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