Tej Singh Biography and Timeline

Tej Singh Leads Sikh Mobilisation

General Tej Singh commanded major Sikh forces during the tense confrontation on the Sutlej frontier.

Tej Singh Reinforces Sikh Forces

Tej Singh brought substantial Sikh forces toward the British positions during the critical December fighting.

Tej Singh Withdraws Before Counterattack

Tej Singh's army withdrew rather than launching a decisive assault against exhausted British forces after Ferozeshah.

Battle of Aliwal

Tej Singh's Sikh forces face the British-led army at Aliwal during the First Sikh War.

Role range: 1845-1846

Battle of Sobraon

Tej Singh commands part of the Sikh army at Sobraon, the decisive battle that opens the road to Lahore.

Role range: 1845-1846

Tej Singh Endorses Peace Terms

Tej Singh was among the Sikh dignitaries who signed the Lahore peace settlement after the campaign of 1845 and 1846.

Sikh Entrenchments Guard Sobraon Bridgehead

Sikh forces constructed strong defences near their Sutlej crossing at Sobraon before the decisive February battle.

Sobraon Battle Breaks Sikh Defensive Line

The British assault at Sobraon overcame Sikh entrenchments and inflicted severe losses on the defending army.

Sutlej Retreat Costs Sikh Lives

Many Sikh soldiers died while attempting to cross the Sutlej during the collapse of the Sobraon position.

Sikh Army Size Reduced After Defeat

The Lahore settlement required a substantial reduction in the strength of the Sikh army.