Foulkes, R
Cavalry in the Sikh Army (D. 1841)
An Englishman, who joined Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s cavalry in February 1836. He remained attached to General Ventura as aide-de-cramp, and accompanied him on his expedition to Mandi in 1840. On the conclusion of the campaign, He was left in charge of the Sikh troops stationed at Mandi. However, his troops Inutineed in March 1841, and assassinated him.
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