Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Last to Lay ArmsBy Sheer Force Of His Personality Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Born In 1780, Became The Unquestioned Ruler Of The Punjab From 1799 To 1839, His Kingdom Being The Last Bastion To Hold Out Against The British-A Symbol Of Their Incomplete Conquest Of India. Relying On Unconventional Statecraft And Dazzling Display Of Daring And Courage, He Wielded His Warrior Nation To Extend The Empire From The Sutlej To Kabul In Afghanistan And From Ladakh To Iskardu And Tuklakote In Little Tibet. Every Invasion Of India Till Then Had Been From West To East, Across The Indus, From 2000 Bc Onwards, When The Aryans Came In. For The First Time In History, An Indian Ruler Went Westwards, Crossed The Indus River In 1826 And Hoisted His Flag On Kabul Fort. This Is The Story Of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Whose Kingdom Was The Last To Lay Arms Before The British Who Had Annexed The Entire Sub- Continent. |
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Página 37 - Singh means a lion. Truly, they are like lions in battle and in times of peace, they surpass Hatim (in generosity). Leaving aside their mode of fighting, hear yet another point in which they excel all other fighting people. In no case would they slay a coward, nor would they put an obstacle in the way of a fugitive. They do not plunder the wealth and ornaments of a woman, be she a well-to-do lady or a maidservant. There is no adultery among these 'dogs'...
Página 37 - Do not call the dogs ( the Sikhs ) 'dogs', because they are lions, and are courageous like lions in the field of battle. How can a hero, who roars like a lion in the field of battle, be called a dog. If you wish to learn the art of war, come face to face with them in the field. They will demonstrate it to you in such a wav that one and all will praise them for it.
Página 101 - ... state of ill health. I expressed this opinion to the fakir, and questioned him as to the condition of his health prior to the attack. He informed me, that on a very sultry day, just before the rainy season set in, which in the past year was preceded by heats which were unusually great, the Maha Raja had ridden the whole day on horseback, and had greatly exhausted and overheated himself. With his usual carelessness with regard to food, he took nothing that day but water melons, of which he partook...
Página 37 - If you wish to learn the art of war, come face to face with them in the field. They will demonstrate it to you in such a way that one and all will praise them for it. If you wish to learn the science of war, O swordsman, learn from them how to face an enemy like a hero and to get safely out of an action. Singh is a title (a form of address for them).
Página 82 - Guns and swards, said they, were the arms to rule the city, and not sticks and ropes. However, when my preparations were completed, they found one fine morning dangling from these posts, fifty of the worst characters in Peshawar, and I repeated the exhibition every day till I had made a scarcity .of brigands and murderers " Then, I had to deal with the liars and tale-bearers. My method with them was to cut out their tongues .And then a surgeon appeared and professed to be able to restore their speech.
Página 59 - I can't afford it." "Why not? Are English wives very expensive ?" " Yes ; very." " I wanted one myself some time ago, and wrote to the government about it, but they did not send me one.
Página 37 - Singh is a title (a form of address for them). It is not justice to call them dogs. If you do not know the Hindustani Language (I shall tell you that) the word Singh means a lion.
Página 69 - In the fertile valleys of Kangra not a blade of cultivation was to be seen, grass grew up in the towns and tigresses whelped in the streets of Nadaun.
Informação bibliográfica
| Título | Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Last to Lay Arms |
| Autor | Kartar Singh Duggal |
| Editora | Abhinav Publications, 2001 |
| ISBN | 8170174104, 9788170174103 |
| Número de páginas | 152 páginas |
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