Category Archives: Military History

1965 – No Victor no Vanquished?

Posted on August 3, 2023 by sword

The 1965 India – Pakistan war was brought to an end on 22nd September 1965 by a ceasefire brokered by the United Nations. The situation on ground as on that day in various sectors was such that India had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Military, Military History, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

The “White Mutiny” of Monghyr 1776

Posted on January 3, 2020 by sword

A lesser known mutiny during the early stages of the Raj was one by British officers in 1776
Continue reading →

Posted in Military, Military History | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Rupnagar “Treaty” of 1831 – The Meeting Between Maharaja Ranjeet Singh and Lord Bentinck

Posted on July 10, 2018 by sword

In October 1831, the small town of Rupnagar (Ropar) on the banks of Sutlej witnessed a historic meeting between Maharaja Ranjeet Singh and Lord William Bentnick, the Governor General of Indian territory under the East India Company. Over eight days of … Continue reading →

Posted in Military, Military History | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Battle Box – story of a bunker

Posted on June 20, 2018 by sword

Fort Canning Hill or Bukit Larangan (Forbidden Hill), as it was originally know, dominated the landscape of the island for centuries before being dwarfed by the tall structures of the concrete jungle that Singapore is today. Soldiers and rulers have always … Continue reading →

Posted in Military History | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments