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Battle of Ferozeshah, India, during the First Anglo-Sikh War (1845-1846)
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Battle of Ferozeshah, India, during the First Anglo-Sikh War (1845-1846)
Battle of Ferozeshah, India, during the First Anglo-Sikh War (1845-1846), 21-22 December 1845. Date: 1845
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This evocative print depicts the Battle of Ferozeshah, a pivotal moment in the First Anglo-Sikh War (1845-1846) that took place on the night of 21-22 December 1845 in Punjab, India. The British East India Company's forces, led by General Sir Hugh Gough, clashed with the Sikh army under the command of Maharajah Dhian Singh and Nabob Sher Singh. The battlefield, illuminated by the flickering light of campfires and the moon, is filled with the chaos and intensity of war. Cannonballs fly through the air, exploding with a deafening roar, while soldiers charge forward, swords raised and muskets at the ready. In the foreground, a wounded soldier lies on the ground, his comrades rushing to his aid. In the distance, the silhouette of the Sikh forces can be seen, their banners billowing in the wind. The Battle of Ferozeshah was one of the largest engagements of the First Anglo-Sikh War and is notable for its heavy casualties on both sides. The British suffered around 1,600 casualties, while the Sikh forces lost an estimated 10,000-15,000 men. Despite the heavy losses, the battle is considered a British victory as they were able to repel the Sikh forces and prevent them from advancing further into Indian territory. This print, created in the 1840s, offers a glimpse into the brutal realities of war during this period in history. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides and the significant impact that the First Anglo-Sikh War had on the political landscape of India.
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