The Court And Camp Of Runjeet Sing: With An Introductory Sketch Of The Origin And Rise Of The Sihk State (1840) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165102624)

The Court and Camp of Runjeet Sing is a historical book written by William Godolphin Osborne in 1840. The book provides a detailed account of the life and times of Runjeet Sing, the founder and ruler of the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century. The author also includes an introductory sketch of the origin and rise of the Sikh State, providing background information on the political and social conditions that led to the establishment of the empire. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on different aspects of Runjeet Sing's life and reign. The author describes the court and camp of the ruler, providing insights into the daily life of the people who lived and worked there. He also discusses the military campaigns and battles that Runjeet Sing waged to consolidate and expand his empire. The book is based on the author's personal experiences and observations during his time in the Sikh Empire. Osborne was an officer in the British East India Company and served as a political agent in the Punjab region. As a result, he had firsthand knowledge of the political and social conditions of the time, which he uses to provide a nuanced and detailed account of the Sikh Empire.Overall, The Court and Camp of Runjeet Sing is a valuable historical document that provides insights into the life and times of one of the most important rulers of the Sikh Empire. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of South Asia and the Sikh religion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Godolphin Osborne
ISBN-10: 1165102625
ISBN-13: 9781165102624
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 274
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58d