the legacy of maha raja ranjeet sing

medal of raja ranjeet singh

Two Europeans, Ventura, an Italian by birth, and Allard, a French, 1822 to serve the Sikh army had come to Lahore to receive. RNA in both French under Napolean worked. After Napolean's defeat at Waterloo, he has lost his occupation and eastern Europe to try his luck left. They've heard a lot of Ranjit Singh's court grandeuf had a story and raised with the idea of a visit to Lahore. Ranjit Singh, though not educated but very wise and intelligent, he knew about the exploits of Napolean. Punjabi history was against them and Ranjit Singh had also said that Napolean east. Ranjit Singh met them both European and he received them kindly and visit their health, previous employment, asked about future plans. Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Hira Singh Dogra Kangra paintingHe a parade of his troops appear and for their entertainment facilities. In April of 1822, he sent a letter to the king with his troops was asking for a job. Communication between these soldiers and Maharaja trusted partner Faqir Nur-ud - Din, who several other languages as French, Persian, English knew was in French through. King believed that they had no contacts with the British, is not only when he was cent per cent sure, 500 pigs and they wanted to each command. Order a few (Bihari) Purbias and Central provinces, with Ranjit Singh had a job other Hindus. He was also drill method of Sikhs in the western train all forces. Ventura's army was called Fauj - e specially after a little while in fresh recruits an army of Allard said to increase. Ranjit Singh Sikh_Soldiers then their king and an agreement that in case of conflict between European powers of the Khalsa remain loyal and will fight for this sign. They wear their beards long and refrain from meat and tobacco are. Ranjit Singh provided houses for Ventura and Allard and paid them handsome. To Ventura, he gave 40,000 rupees when he married a Muslim girl from Ludhiana. After two village as estate were given to the daughter of Ventura. Ventura is making a house, which is now available with Anarkali, the French style is a beautiful Cheateau. This shows that although Ranjit Singh cautious but smart and good enough for him was to distinguish between people.

They selected a Dr.Honigberger, Hungary as a number of local European, employment. Appointed Governor of Peshawar after an Italian Avitable. General Court, a French who declared Artillery. Dr Harlan, an American, who became Governor of Gujarat Jasrata and then. Henry Steinbach, a German was made a battalion commander. Hurbon, a Spainard was an engineer. Dr. Benet, a French Army General Khalsa was a surgeon. Viewkenawitch, a Russian Artillery held a high position. There was also a large number of English - Fitzroy, Gillmore, Leslie, Harvey, and Foulkes, but some, who employed various civil and military duties were mentioned. Nationalities and races with different faiths to serve the people, Ranjit Singh and the most beautiful city court upheld. He is very kind of them were foreigners. He trusted them and gave them positions of responsibility and reward them generously for their services. But he always kept a watchful eye is ever on their influence. He willingly submitted to its natural status and faithfully served.

Order of merit medal of bravery - Government KHALSARanjit Singh in Lahore, so guests and attract passengers. Like their foreign counriers, came from all parts of the world. They entertain the Emperor and his personal attention and attracted joi vivre D were reported. Most of their guests were happy the unquenchable curiosity. They find the most questions and desires of the mind and limit interest asked all surprised. Many travelers their generosity, and better mental vigilance is written in their books. They always happy and vivacious and heartiness of his guests have copied the same spirit. In the summer of 1821, William Moorcroft, East India Company's Court of horses Superintendent Ranjit Singh came to visit. Rs 100 daily allowance was set to entertain this. Moorcroft also showed Sikh army, he greatly impressed by the Sikh army discipline turnout and was impressed by. They visited the royal stables Ranjit Singh said some of the horses in the world was the best. Way back to Bukhara, Moorcroft Prince Russian Nesselrode by the ruler of this country greetings and best wishes, brought a letter containing. Ranjit Singh also of Russia with the country's commercial raltions desired. He welcomed the traders from Punjab and was assured security in Russia.

Ranjit Singh visited another famous traveler was Baron Charles Hugel. That a German scientist, who in Punjab and Kashmir was widely traveled. This book he wrote in the Punjab under Ranjit Singh, Britain was safer than Territories. He Ranjit Singh, who, as usual, many questions that their conversation was recorded with. They asked him if he had worked as a soldier and German armies and their wars with France asked him about. They asked him what he thought about the Sikh army and it was in proper condition to face a European power.

Victor Jacquemont, a French passenger Ranjit Singh also discussed the power of smart decision and praised him. He wrote in his book:. "Ranjit Singh is almost seen in the first inquistive Indian, his curiosity of their insensitivity to the entire nation is India, but to me, a million questions about English, Europe, Napolean, the world generally on the other, Hell and Paradise, Spirit, "God, Satan, and a thousand is nothing. Many missionaries whom were Ranjit Singh met. Many requests churches, convent schools, etc. was denied by Ranjit Singh to open. They asked him to teach Punjabi language and Sikh scriptures instead. No wonder the British Punjab after Ranjit Singh occupied the convent schools spread across Punjab.

He was generous king. Eventhough the Khalsa Punjab government was invited but no law of the minority or majority, were imposed on anyone. Sikhs in the entire population was nearly 15 percent, around 25 per cent Hindus, the rest were Muslims. From Lahore with secular ideals forty years of his rule rule. They fast during Ramadan with Mulsims will and play Holi with Hindus. Even then, he will Amritsar almost every month to do ghusl. A poor Muslims in Lahore, the Mughals Qur'an they DelhiA court was taking to sell wrote. Ranjit Singh asked him how he wanted and paid him twice. Ranjit Singh about here is another story. A year, will completely die because of famine and widespread crops, people were starving. Maharaja Ranjit Singh in Lahore samadh. Being a king, for he has opened stores all states. Ranjit Singh often roam the streets of Lahore to check my power to hide, whether they are happy or will not. That night he saw an old woman a bag of wheat which does not carry his home, where her children were dying of hunger can. He backs up his home to the bag. Although he was a religious Sikh, but a severe Khalsa Sikh principles of the Sikh religion can be said is accurate. Khalsa order of the military who had a very good drink, like a secular life, as fun, etc. strict religious school spirit and sacrifice that a crucial period in their history, through the support of Sikhs and led them to power and clean the pomp and dignity of independence was dimmed. June 27, 1839 on the death of Ranjit Singh, left a deep gap. Khalsa a leader who commanded them personality foresight, and expertise from was lost, his ideal lover and their independent status of people. British India has practically all the time punjab sindh also .