Henry Thoby Prinsep

Origin of the Sikh Power in the Punjab, and Political Life of Muha-Raja Runjeet Singh

With an Account of the Present Condition, Religion, Laws and Cu

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A British report on the Sikhs in the Punjab and their ruler Runjeet Singh (1780 1839) during a critical time.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 268
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Februar 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 382g
• ISBN-13: 9781108028721
• ISBN-10: 1108028721
• Artikelnr.: 33271038

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
1. Affairs of the Punjab on the decline of the Dehlee Sovereignty to the Battle of Paneeput and separation of the territory from Hindoostan
2. Operations of the Afghans in the Punjab
3. Feuds and contentions of the Sikhs
4. The early administration of Runjeet Singh
5. British arrangements with the chiefs east of the Sutlej
6. Marriage of Khuruk Singh, the heir-apparent of Runjeet Singh, atttended by Colonel Ochterlony
7. First expedition of Runjeet Singh against Kashmeer
8. Second expedition and conquest of Kashmeer
9. Operations in Peshawur
10. Mission of Lieutenant Burnes with a present of dray horses for Runjeet Singh
11. The character and policy of Runjeet Singh
Appendix. On the manners, rules, and customs of the Sikhs William Murray
Index.