The Sikh Empire was composed of many military units each with their own Battle Standards or Flags. There many elite wings of Maharajah Ranjit Singh’s army including the Fauj-i-Khas.
He converted to Sikhism in the 1860s and died in his London home on March 15, 1913. His deep understanding and sympathy for the people of Punjab and their religious traditions made him a popular civil servant with the people of Punjab, but it also brought him into conflict with the English community in India.
Outnumbered and surrounded, the men fought on with courage, stubbornness and pride
The historic drama based on the poignant life story of Maharaja Duleep Singh is due for international release on July 21.
New film about an epic British Indian frontier battle is to be made
It is strange that patriotic activities of the Sikhs and their sacrifices and sufferings for the independence have been forgotten and they are being blamed for not taking part in the Mutiny which was handiwork of those selfish people who wanted to save their thrones.