Worcester
Visit to Worcester The SMI made a visit to Worcestershire, Gurinder Singh Mann and a volunteer, Jasmohan Singh Obhi went to see what artefacts and history was related to the Anglo Sikh Wars in this city. This was a visit which was necessary to help further highlight how widespread artefacts
Treaties of Lahore, Amritsar and Bhyroval
The Anglo Sikh treaties of 1846 The ending of the first Anglo Sikh War resulted in the Treaty of Lahore (9th March 1846), Sikhs were made to surrender the valuable region (the Jullundur Doab) between the Beas River and Sutlej River. The Lahore Durbar was also required to pay an
Anglo Sikh Wars relics recreated in 3d
A number of relics have been created by Taran 3d for the Anglo Sikh wars exhibition. These 3d recreations includes the Kohinoor, a Sikh Helmet, a Sikh Flag and the sword belonging to Henry Hardinge. These can be seen on a 3d tablet at the Anglo Sikh wars exhibition. See
Letters of Chattar Singh Attariwala
Chattar Singh Atarriwala: Painting, portrait miniature, paint on ivory, Lahore, ca. 1850-1870. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London Letters of Chattar Singh Attariwala-Written by Damandeep Singh Sandhanwalia S. Chattar Singh Attariwala was a commander and served as provincial governor under minor Maharaja Duleep Singh. He is better known for the lead
British declaration of war with the Sikhs 1845
On 13 December 1845, the East India Company declared war against the Sikh empire. The Sikhs had crossed the Sutlej on the 11th December and the British saw this is a threat to their territories. The following is the proclamation of war by the Governor General of India-Lord Hardinge. He
Sikh Gun Inscriptions
Inscriptions on the Seikh Guns Captured by the Army of the Sutledge 1845-46, FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY FROM SIR HUGH GOUGH, THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE INDIAN ARMY Sold at Bonhams auction for £9,375 on 9th November 2016. Inscriptions on the Seikh Guns Captured by the Army of the Sutledge
The golden throne of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
The golden throne of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Place of origin:Lahore, Pakistan (made) Date:1820-1830 (made) Artist/Maker:Hafiz Muhammad (maker) Materials and Techniques:Wood and resin core, covered with sheets of repoussé, chased and engraved gold Museum number: 2518(IS) Copyright: © Victoria and Albert Museum, London 2016 Golden octagonal throne, of waisted shape, with 8
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
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