Publisher's Synopsis
""The Court and Camp of Runjeet Sing"" is a historical account of the Sikh Empire in India during the early 19th century. Written by William Godolphin Osborne, a British civil servant who worked for the East India Company, the book provides a detailed description of the court and military campaigns of the Sikh ruler, Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The book also includes an introductory sketch of the origin and rise of the Sikh state, providing readers with background information on the political and cultural context of the time. Osborne's account is based on his personal experiences and observations, as well as on information gathered from various sources, including Sikh officials and European travelers. The book offers insights into the political and social structures of the Sikh Empire, as well as into the military tactics and strategies employed by the Sikhs in their conflicts with neighboring powers. Overall, ""The Court and Camp of Runjeet Sing"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on an important period in Indian history and provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of its most powerful rulers.This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.