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Who was the commander in chief of the Khalsa?
The Ahluwalia Misal was led by the legendary general Jassa Singh Ahluwalia (1718-1783) also addressed as Sultan-e-quam. As the first commander of the newly formed Dal Khalsa, he led the Sikhs to victory in numerous battles against the Mughals and Afghans capturing the forts of Lahore (1762) and Delhi (1783).
Who commanded the Sikh Khalsa Army?
Sikh Khalsa Army
Sikh Khalsa Army ਸਿੱਖ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਫੌਜ | |
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Notable commanders | Guru Hargobind, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab Raja Fateh Singh Hari Singh Nalwa Misr Diwan Chand Dewan Mokham Chand Sham Singh Attariwala Jean-Francois Allard Jean-Baptiste Ventura |
Insignia |
Is the Jassa Singh Ahluwalia leader of Dal Khalsa?
Sultan-ul-Qaum Sardar Jassa Singh Ahluwalia (3 May 1718 – 23 October 1783) was a prominent Sikh leader during the period of the Sikh Confederacy, being the Supreme Leader of the Dal Khalsa.
Who defeated Ranjit Singh?
In 1813–14, Ranjit Singh’s first attempt to expand into Kashmir was foiled by Afghan forces led by General Azim Khan, due to a heavy downpour, the spread of cholera, and poor food supply to his troops.
Who commanded Sikh Khalsa Sena in second Anglo-Sikh War?
Second Anglo-Sikh War | |
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East India Company | Sikh Empire |
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Sir Hugh Gough Herbert Benjamin Edwardes Sir Walter Gilbert | Sher Singh Attariwalla Chattar Singh Attariwalla Diwan Mulraj Chopra |
Who was commander in chief of Punjab during the first Anglo war?
Tej Singh or Raja Teja Singh was a Sikh commander in the Sikh Empire. He was appointed as Commander in chief of the Sikh Khalsa Army during the First Anglo-Sikh War. After the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Sikh court became fractious and the various agents acted at cross purposes to each other.
Who defeated Sikh empire?
This battle was fought on 28 January 1846 during the First Sikh War (1845-46). A British-Indian force took on the Sikh army of the Punjab, known as the Khalsa (literally ‘the pure’). It ended in a decisive British victory and is seen by some as a ‘near perfect battle’.
Who was commander in Second Anglo-Sikh War?
Hugh Gough, 1st Viscount Gough
Herbert Benjamin EdwardesSir Walter Raleigh Gilbert
Second Anglo-Sikh War/Commanders
When Jassa Singh Ahluwalia died?
October 23, 1783
Jassa Singh Ahluwalia/Date of death
Who was Ahluwalia?
Ahluwalia (also transliterated as Ahluvalia) is an Indian caste native to the Punjab region. The Ahluwalias originally belonged to the Kalal caste, whose traditional occupation was brewing country liquor. The Kalals held a low status in the traditional caste hierarchy, close to the outcastes.
Who is the last king of Punjab?
Maharaja Duleep Singh of Lahore
Maharaja Duleep Singh of Lahore was the last Sikh ruler of the Punjab. The youngest son of Maharaja Runjit Singh (1780–1839), Duleep Singh was declared Maharaja of the Punjab in 1843 at the age of five.