Fauj-I-Khas: Maharaja Ranjit Singh and his French Officers
Book Specification
| Item Code: | IDF616 |
| Author: | JEAN-MARIE LAFONT |
| Publisher: | Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | 2002 |
| ISBN: | 8177700480 |
| Pages: | 242 (Color Illus: 2) |
| Cover: | Hardcover |
| Other Details | 9.6" X 6.4" |
| Weight | 510 gm |
Book Description
Maharaja Ranjit singh was a strong supporter of new ideas and trends. He was therefore, quick to respond to the exigencies of political situation prevailing in the Punjab during the early 19th century. He created a strong and disciplined army and well coordinated administration.He, in persuit of his objectives, inducted into his service a large number of Europeans whose talent was employed in modernizing civil and military administration of the Kingdom of Lahore.Among the Europeanthere dwere a good number of the French. The French officers, both civil and military, contributed significantly towards the modernnization of the army of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh
I am glad that Jean-Marie Lafont has underscored the contribution of French Officers, particularly General Allard and Colonel Mouton.This book I believe is a landmark in tracing the historic relationship between India and France. I congratulate Dr. Lafont for preparing this book for Guru Nanak Dev University.
I am sure this book will be received well by the students and researchers of the history of Punjab.
| Preface | Vii |
| Introduction | Xi |
| The External Policy of Maharaja Ranjit Singh- An Assessment | 1 |
| Fauj-I-khas | 15 |
| The French in the Civil and Diplomatic Corps of Maharaja Ranjit Singh | 71 |
| Extended Area of Activity of French Officers of the Sarkar-I-Khalsa | 113 |
| General J. F. Allard and His Family | 151 |
| Col. Francois Henri Mouton | 192 |
| Appendix - I: Statement of Disposition of French Sowars on the Bank of River Sutlej | 199 |
| Appendix - II: Personal Belongings of Bannou Pan Dei Allard | 200 |
| Appendix - III: Col. Francois - Henri Mouton's letter to Duke of Dalmatia, French Minister of War. | 204 |
| Bibliography | 223 |
| Note |
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