The Sikh Army 1799-1849 Osprey Men At Arms No 421 Used Softcover Reference Book

The Sikh Army 1799-1849 is part of the Osprey Men-at-Arms series, published as No. 421 and presented here in a used softcover format. This reference book provides a detailed overview of the Sikh Khalsa Army during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, covering its organization, uniforms, equipment, and operational history. The volume examines the rise of the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the structure and evolution of its armed forces, and the army’s campaigns and engagements up to the British annexation in 1849. Illustrated with period artwork and reconstructions, the book serves as a factual resource for military historians, collectors, and modelers. It includes concise descriptions of the army’s infantry, cavalry, and artillery branches, as well as their tactics and interactions with contemporary powers. This title offers insight into the distinctive features of the Sikh military system during a transformative period in South Asian history.  Total of 48 pages.