Sikhs, British and Afghans: The 19th century struggle for India's north-west

Sikhs, British and Afghans: The 19th century struggle for India's north-west

The 19th-century power struggle between the Sikhs, the British, and the Afghans shaped the political landscape of the time. Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh was in Kabul during a victory parade where the flag of Lahore was raised in 1838.

Minister open to British Army Sikh regiment proposal

A proposal to create a dedicated Sikh regiment within the British Army has resurfaced in the House of Lords, with Defence Minister Lord Coaker signalling openness to further discussions on the matter. Raising the issue on Monday, Labour peer Lord Sahota asked whether any progress had been made on long-standing calls for such a regiment, citing the loyalty and contributions of Sikh soldiers in both world wars. “Given the loyalty of Sikh soldiers …