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	Chillianwala
		Chillianwala was the scene of the one of the biggest battles ever fought by Europeans on the Indian Subcontinent.
		It was a battle which pitted the British East India Company against powerful Sikh adversaries during the Second Anglo-Sikh War (1848-49) and which resulted in the deaths and injuries of thousands of combatants.
		Chillianwala and their remains lie entombed in its war cemetary which, luckily, still stands to this day and was the highlight of our visit.
	www.azkhan.de /MyWebalbums_PhotosPakistan_Chillianwala.htm (729 words)

	Doodh Patti: Sikh Chase
		Chillianwala is a historic village that played an important role in the history of the South Asia.
		It was a battle ground where British and Sikh forces fought one of the decisive battles in the history of the Subcontinent in 1849.
		The Battle of Chillianwala is, however, one odd exception and stands out as a battle in which the British failed to defeat their opponents despite having the advantages of weight of numbers, ideal weather and terrain and superior logistics.
	doodhpatti.blogspot.com /2006/10/sikh-chase.html (1196 words)

	This month's featured article at www.sikh-history.com
		Chillianwala was the only battle of the two Sikh wars in which the Sikhs fought under capable leaders and without treachery in the high command.
		At Chillianwala the Sikhs fai led to drive home their advantage because they failed to realize the magnitude of the punishment inflicted on the British army and they had no plans of what to do in such a case.
		The Battle of Saragarhi [2-4], fought by men of 36th Sikhs in 1897, is an epitome of raw courage, sheer grit and unshakable determination.
	www.sikh-history.com /sikhhist/archivedf/feature-june2001.html (7529 words)

	The forgotten reverse of the Raj -DAWN Magazine; May 29, 2005
		The Battle of Chillianwala was fought in January 1849, between the Sikhs and the British before the Crown finally overwhelmed the Sikh rule and annexed Punjab.
		The significance of the Battle of Chillianwala lies in the fact that it was probably one of those very few occasions when Punjab gave a stiff resistance to a foreign aggressor, otherwise the history of colonial Punjab is full of Sirs and Khan Bahadurs, all feudals ready to subdue to colonial power.
		The Battle of Chillianwala (1849) is probably one of the last military disasters before the War of Independence (1857), the British faced in India.
	www.dawn.com /weekly/dmag/archive/050529/dmag7.htm (801 words)

	DAWN - Features; 13 January, 2004
		This led to the first Sikh war comprising the battles at Mudki, Ferozeshahr, Aliwal and Sabraon, brought on by the British fishing in the troubled waters of Punjab, increasing their force from 17,000 to 40,000 with the intention of crossing the international boundary along the Sutlej.
		In an amazing coincidence, the Chillianwala Battle was fought in almost the same area where Porus, with his elephants, chariots and archers, had fought Alexander's cavalry 2,175 years earlier.
		Chillianwala is a tribute to the last and valiant attempt of the Punjabis to contain British expansionism.
	www.dawn.com /2004/01/13/fea.htm (3662 words)

	CHILLIANWALA
		Subsequently when the Sikhs were defeated at Battle of Gujerat (21 February 1849) British military historians rationalised their defeat at Chillianwala by laying the blame on “Bad Terrain” “Lack of Artillery” “Cowardice of the Native Troops” etc. Chillianwala was forgotten and Gough again became a hero.
		Thus at the Battle of Feroz Shahr (22 December 1845) the British Army was at the mercy of the Sikhs8.
		The Battle of Barapind in 1971 is yet another example of the Gough legacy of military incompetence at corps brigade and division level.
	www.defencejournal.com /2000/july/chillianwala.htm (7206 words)

	The battle that shook the British empire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		ON January 13, 1849, the battle of Chillianwala was fought and this January was its sesquicentennial anniversary.
		In addition to the material available on this battle in India, there is a very well researched volume titled Chillianwala by a Pakistani, Major Moin, with useful comments by a Brigadier and a foreword by Lt Gen Attiq Ur Rahman (a former Governor) of West Punjab.
		An interesting historical fact is that the battle of Chillianwala was fought perhaps in almost the same area where Porus with his elephants, chariots and archers had battled Alexander’s cavalry 2175 years earlier.
	www.mahapunjab.org /articles/old/oldsatyindra.html (1708 words)

	Martial Traditions of the Sikhs
		Along-side prowess in the use of weapons, Guru Gobind founded a tradition that fleeing from the field of battle was the most shameful of conduct, while death in combat was the most glorious end.
		When all was lost in the battle of Sabroan, Attariwala rallied his men and led them in the last desperate do-or-die charge on the British guns.
		In this action, as well as at Chillianwala, Sikhs caught hold of the bayonets of their assailants with their left hands and closing with their adversaries dealt furious sword blows with their right...
	www.sikhreview.org /february2003/history.htm (1868 words)

	The Anglo- Sikh Wars
		The battle continued with unabated fury till midnight (and came thereafter to be known as "Midnight Mudki").
		The battle of Ferozeshah is regarded as one of the most fiercely contested battles fought by the British in India.
		For this obvious reason the battle of Gujrat has often been described as "the battle of guns.On the morning of 21 February, the whole British army advanced with the precision of a parade movement.
	kabira.freeservers.com /anglosikhwars.html (5498 words)

	Chillianwala Chase : ALL THINGS PAKISTAN
		It was a battle ground where British and Sikh forces fought one of the decisive battles in the history of the Subcontinent in 1849.
		The Battle fought in the fields of Chillianwala (not to be mixed with Jallianwala Bagh massacre) was possibly the turning point for the British.
		The Battle of Chillianwala is, however, one odd exception and stands out as a battle in which the British failed to defeat their opponents despite having the advantages of weight of numbers, ideal weather and terrain and superior logistics.
	pakistaniat.com /2006/11/13/chillianwala-chase (1881 words)

	Chillianwala Ango Sikh Wars
		Chillianwala thus stands out as a battle which changed Indian perceptions about British military effectiveness and had a direct link with the “Great Sepoy Rebellion” or “The Indian War of Independence” of 1857.
		Subsequently when the Sikhs were defeated at Battle of Gujerat (21 February 1849) British military historians rationalised their defeat at Chillianwala by laying the blame on “Bad Terrain” “Lack of Artillery” “Cowardice of the Native Troops” etc. Chillianwala was forgotten and Gough again became a hero.
		Malleson who was dismissed by Fortescue as “pseudo historical” “inaccurate” “slovenly” and “untrustworthy”34 estimated the Sikh strength at Chillianwala to be in the neighbourhood of 23,00035.
	www.info-sikh.com /PageChilli.html (5217 words)

	Set of small Indo-Persian Tulwars from the Battle of Chillianwala at Arms to Armor - The History Store
		"The Battle of Chillianwala is described as ‘the last attempt of the army of Ranjit Singh to recover independence’.
		The battle of Chillianwala ranks as one of the most awesome encounters of the Second Anglo Sikh Wars.
		At the end of the day, with the battle lasting well into the night, the Sikhs left some of their positions, leading to the British claiming a victory.
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	When fate & destiny conspired against Sikhs’ victory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The colours — the focus of regimental pride and symbol of their allegiance to the Queen — were lost on the battlefield.
		Consequently, despite a strategy which had a touch of the late Ranjit Singh's French Generals and shades of Napoleon's battle plans, the British force under Gen Littler was deliberately allowed to slip away and join Gough and Hardinge.
		Sher Singh displayed exceptional skill by judiciously selecting his position which was protected on the left by a low ridge of hills intersected with ravines and the main stream of the Jhelum, the right being posted in different villages enclosed by a thick jungle.
	www.mahapunjab.org /articles/2002/02randhawa.html (1302 words)

	District History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Battle of Hydaspes River was a battle fought by Alexander the Great in 326 BC against the Indian king Porus on the Hydaspes River (now the Jhelum) in Punjab.
		The battle was the last major war fought by Alexander.
		Bucephalus was the name of the horse that Alexander rode on, having died either during battle or right afterwards of weariness and old age.
	mbdin.homelinux.com /mbdin/index.php?id=112 (646 words)

	SikhLionz.com: Anglo-Sikh War 2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Sikh army 12,000 strong was drawn in battle array in the dense jungle in front, their heavy guns bearing upon Chillianwala, on the River Jehlum.
		The battle of Gujrat must be reckoned as one of the most notable in the annals of British warfare in India.
		Cunningham, Joseph Davey, A History of the Silchs from the Origin of the Nation to the Battles of the Sutlej.
	rajkaregakhalsa.net /sikhlionz/anglosikhwar2.htm (3285 words)

	CHILLIANWALA
		Thus at the Battle of Feroz Shahr (22 December 1845) the British Army was at the mercy of the Sikhs.
		I have selected battle of Chillianwalla fought in the second Sikh War which was the last major battle fought by the Bengal Army against the Khalsa Sikh Army on 13 January 1849.
		The Battle of Barapind in 1971 is yet another example of the Gough legacy of military incompetence at corps brigade and division level.
	orbat.com /site/history/historical/uk/chillianwala1849.html (10189 words)

	Battle of Chillianwala - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Although the battle may be considered a draw, it was a strategic check to Britain, and damaged British prestige in India.
		An obelisk erected at Chillianwalla by the British government preserves the names of those who fell in the battle.
		Within the British Army, such was the consternation over the events at Chillianwala that, after the disastrous Charge of the Light Brigade, when Lord Lucan remarked "This is a most serious matter", General Airey replied, "It is nothing to Chillianwala."
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Chillianwala (1156 words)

	.:: Bannu Anglo Sikh War 2 ::. Bannu.com
		Lord Cough's dispatches specify the Sikh force at Ramnagar and Chillianwala between 30,000 and 40,000 men and at Gujrat 60,000 men and 60 guns, which figures are highly exaggerated by at least Six times the real Sikh forces.
		The battle of Gujrat must be reckoned as one of the most notable in the history of British warfare in India.
		Whether on foot or on his grey horse, in the battle or in the line of a march, he always remained in front.
	www.bannu.com /bannuanglosikhwar2.php (5971 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Medal bar
		These medals were often engraved with the names of the major battles the recipient had fought in during the campaign.
		The main disadvantages of this system were that new medals had to be created for each campaign or war, and that it was impossible to tell at a glance if the recepient was only a participant in the campaign overall, or if he had been involved in one or several major actions.
		This method of notation evolved again on the Punjab Campaign medal, where the standard medal was awarded to all that had served during the campaign, with bars produced for the three major battles; the Battle of Chillianwala, the Siege of Multan, and the Battle of Gujarat.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Campaign_clasp (613 words)

	Line up for Balaclava: Chillianwala etc
		Yes, for the benefit of readers who have not come across this, the Battle of Chillianwala took place in 1849 in India during the 2nd Sikh War.
		It may be that 'don't worry, it's not Chillianwala' was a catchphrase in the Crimea - I just haven't come across it.
		It was definitely used by General Airey when sent by Raglan to try and cool Lucan down when he was feeling resentful that the blame for the Light Brigade charge was going to be pinned on him.
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	Turtle Bunbury - Award-winning travel writer, historian and author based in Ireland
		At the Battle of Vittoria in 1813, Gough's men captured the Baton of Marshal Jourdan.His younger brother William was severely wounded in the fight.
		After the battle Lord Gough received an ovation from his troops, but his losses were thought excessive by the public in England and the directors of the East India Company.
		The battle began on the morning of 21st February with 2 ½ hours artillery fire, which was overwhelmingly in favour of the British.
	www.turtlebunbury.com /history/history_family/hist_family_gough.htm (7751 words)

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		The paintings showing the battles of Mudki, Ferozeshah, Sabraon and Chillianwala were painted by Kirpal Singh.
		His paintings of the battles of Ferozeshah, Subraon and Chillianwala are remarkable.
		This Wars Memorial, which in fact is a picture gallery of War paintings, was formally inaugurated in April 1976 at one of the biggest public gatherings in Punjab.
	www.jarnailarts.ca /aboutks.html (2046 words)

	The Battle of Chillianwala
		Described as ‘the last attempt of the army of Ranjit Singh to recover independence’, the battle of Chillianwala ranks as one of the most awesome encounters of the Second Anglo Sikh Wars.
		Fought on the 13th January, 1849, it was to be followed close to a month later by the battle of Gujerat which led almost directly to the final surrender of the Sikh forces to the British.
		A memorial to the Battle of Chillianwala and cannons, which were engaged in the battle, is to be found at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
	www.asht.info /185.html (362 words)

	Churchill, Sir Winston \| A Gateway to Sikhism \| The Complete Sikhism Resource - A Gateway to Sikhism
		There was, a desperate drawn battle deep within the province at Chillianwala, in which three British regiments lost their colours.
		One of their subordinates, John Nicholson, who was to be for even famous as the liberator of Delhi, was ever worshipped by some Punjabis as a deity.
		that remember Chillianwala' became a battle-cry and a blood stained slogan, among the ill-informed and ill-disposed in other regions of India in the upheaval (Mutiny) which was soon to' come.
	www.allaboutsikhs.com /sikh-history/churchill-sir-winston.html (935 words)

	Historical Sikh Events: The Second Anglo Sikh War \| A Gateway to Sikhism \| The Complete Sikhism Reso - A ...
		The Sikh army 12,000 strong was drawn in battle array in the dense jungle in front, their heavy guns bearing upon Chillianwala, on the River Jehlum.
		The battle of Gujrat must be reckoned as one of the most notable in the annals of British warfare in India.
		Cunningham, Joseph Davey, A History of the Silchs from the Origin of the Nation to the Battles of the Sutlej.
	allaboutsikhs.com /events/aswar2.htm (3353 words)

	Khalsa - Anglo Sikh Wars
		However, three more battles were fought, at Aliwal, Buddowal, and at Sabraon, where the Sikhs were beaten.
		the major battle of the campaign was fought at Chillianwala on January 13 1849.
		Exile from his kingdom, the young Maharaja Dalip Singh eventually became an English acquire, and towards the end of his life, was a ceaseless thorn in the British side as he conspired to raise an armed revolt to free Punjab.
	www.searchsikhism.com /anglo.html (1826 words)

	FACTORS IN MODERN SIKH HISTORY \| A Gateway to Sikhism \| The Complete Sikhism Resource - A Gateway to Sikhism
		A recent study by Pakistan's Directorate of Military Operations of Chillianwala Battle Opines that had Sher Singh regrouped his forces and launched a night attack, or his father Chattar Singh joined him the next morning, results would have been different.
		Bhai Maharaj Singh, like a true patriot that he was, chose to escape, to fight a lonely battle, and carry on the war of liberation.
		Gandhi was told on the day one itself that his references to the Sikhs as Hindus was offensive to the Tat Khalsa and the whole Sikh movement, but he never desisted hurting the Sikh sentiments, much less atone for his action of omission and commission.
	www.allaboutsikhs.com /articles/factors-in-modern-sikh-history.html (10060 words)

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