Sultan Mahmud Khan
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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.[1] He is regarded as one of the best commanding officers of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
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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) |
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Not to be confused with Sultan Mohammad Khan.
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[2] and Battle of Chillianwala, in which the Khalsa Fauj defeated the forces of Hugh Gough, 1st Viscount Gough.[3][4]