Biographies of Europeans in Sikh History In 1822, two former generals of Napoleon Bonaparte arrived at Lahore, having traveled eastwards,…
Wolff, Joseph
Wolff, Joseph Christian Missionary and Traveller (1795-1862) Who visited the Punjab in 1832, was born of Jewish parents at Weilersbach,…
Wilkins, Sir Charles
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
Whish, Sir William Sampson Divisional Commander Of The British Army (1787-1853) Divisional commander of the British army under Lord Hugh…
Wathen, Gerard Anstruther
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
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
Ventura, Jean Baptiste An Italian General in the Sikh Army (1792-1858) Was an Italian by birth who had served in…
Thomas, George
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
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
Smith, Sir Harry George Wakelyn Divisional Commander of the British Army (1787-1860) Divisional commander of the British army of the…
Richmond, Colonel A.F.
Richmond, Colonel A.F. Agent to the Governor-General, North-West Frontier Agency (June 1843-November 1844) He came to the Sutlej frontier when…
Polier, Antoine-Louis Henri
Polier, Antoine-Louis Henri Military Engineer, Architect & Collector of Oriental Manuscripts (1741-1795) Antoine-Louis Henri Polier was baptized on 28 February…