Man and woman from Jwalamukhi (Kangra, Punjab). Inscribed in Persian characters: ‘Mardum i Jawalah-mukhi’; in English: ‘Inhabitants of Jawala Mookhee.’
Cavalryman mounted on a white horse and carrying a lance with pennant
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Cavalryman mounted on a white horse and carrying a lance with pennant. Inscribed in Persian characters:’ Sawar i sher rajiman’ (Trooper of the lion regiment); in English: ‘General Allard’s Cavalry, Punjaub. 1838.’ Note: General Allard was a French adventurer who trained Ranjit Singh’s cavalry ...
Cavalryman with lance and saddle-cloth ornamented with a lion
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Cavalryman with lance and saddle-cloth ornamented with a lion. Inscribed in Persian characters: ‘Sawar i siyah’ (black trooper). Note: The inscription suggests that this may be an Abyssinian mercenary, but Ranjit Singh is not known to have employed these.