Sultan Mahmud Khan
Sultan Mahmud Khan (died 1859) was a commander of the Sikh Khalsa Army, the army of Sarkar e Khalsa. His derah of artillery was designated as Topkhana Sultan Mahmud. He is regarded as one of the best commanding officers of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
Sultan Mahmud Khan | |
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| Born | Gujranwala, Shukarchakia Misl, Sikh Confederacy (present-day Punjab, Pakistan) |
| Died | 1859 Amritsar, Punjab, British India (present-day Amritsar, India) |
| Allegiance | Sikh Empire |
| Service/ | Sikh Khalsa Army |
| Years of service | 1797-1849 |
| Rank | Jarnail |
| Commands held | Command of Artillery in Hazara |
| Awards | Order of Guru Gobind Singh |
| Spouse(s) | Bibi Peeran |
| Relations | Jarnail Ghaus Khan (father) Sultan Ahmad Ali (son) Khan Mohammed Ali Khan (son) |
He is best known for showcasing his bravery in Battle of Multan, Battle of Hairdu, Battle of Shopian and the Anglo-Sikh Wars: Battle of Ramnagar and Battle of Chillianwala, in which the Khalsa Fauj defeated the forces of Hugh Gough, 1st Viscount Gough.
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