Fauj-i-Khas
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The Fauj-i-Khas was a brigade of the Fauj-i-Ain section of the Sikh Khalsa Army of Punjab. It consisted of very experienced elites and had separate flag and emblem. It was strictly disciplined on French pattern. All the equipment and weapons were of the best type. It grew to be the best organised section of the regular army (Fauj-i-Ain)
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Fauj-i-Khas | |
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Active | 1805–1849 |
Disbanded | After the Battle of Gujrat of the Second Anglo-Sikh War due to the end of Sikh Empire |
Country | Sikh Empire |
Size | 5,500 (Total) |
Garrison/HQ | Lahore, Attock, Kangra, Multan, Peshawar |
Nickname(s) | Campu-i-Mualla (The Maharaja's own legion) Campu Fransez (French Legion) |
Motto(s) | Deg Tegh Fateh |
Engagements | Afghan-Sikh Wars, Sino-Sikh War, Anglo-Sikh Wars |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Hari Singh Nalwa Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab Gurmukh Singh Lamba Lehna Singh Majithia Dal Singh Nahama Ilahi Bakhsh Jean-Francois Allard Jean-Baptiste Ventura |
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