Category: British

Europeans in Sikh History

Biographies of Europeans in Sikh History In 1822, two former generals of Napoleon Bonaparte arrived at Lahore, having traveled eastwards,…

Wolff, Joseph Christian Missionary and Traveller (1795-1862) Who visited the Punjab in 1832, was born of Jewish parents at Weilersbach,…

Wilkins, Sir Charles Early Writer of the Sikhs (1749 or 1750-1836) Sir Charles Wilkins, the writer of the following observations…

Whish, Sir William Sampson Divisional Commander Of The British Army (1787-1853) Divisional commander of the British army under Lord Hugh…

Wathen, Gerard Anstruther Principal of Khalsa College (1878-1958) A British educator who came by much applause and friendliness at the…

Wade, Sir Claude Martine Soldier and Diplomat (1794-1861) Son of Lt-Col Joseph Wade of the Bengal army, was born on…

Ventura, Jean Baptiste An Italian General in the Sikh Army (1792-1858) Was an Italian by birth who had served in…

Thomas, George Irish Soldier Of Fortune (1756-1802) Deserted the British navy in India in 1781 in which he had served…

Thackwell, Sir Edward Joseph A Commander for the British Army in Anglo-Sikh Wars (1781-1859) Commander of cavalry division of the…

Smith, Sir Harry George Wakelyn Divisional Commander of the British Army (1787-1860) Divisional commander of the British army of the…