Historical Sikh manuscript recreated in 3D as part of a digital museum exhibit
Thanks to Leicester Mercury/Leicester Live for this article written by Asha Patel. 25th August 2020 It dates back to an Anglo-Sikh battle which took place in India in 1845 The University of Leicester Sikh Manuscript in 3D The historical manuscript has been repackaged as a digital experience using a mix
Leicester Sikh Manuscript
In the above model select ” static pose ” or ” open” and press the play button. SMI 15: Sikh manuscriptDate: Early 1800 Size: 28 cm x 19 cmPrevious Location: Punjab, India. Location: MS 241, University of Leicester A Sikh Manuscript found on the battlefields of Ferozeshah, Punjab containing verses
The Khalsa Army Flag: Anglo Sikh Wars to Digitisation
A Khalsa Army flag found on the battlefields of the Anglo Sikh Wars. Now Recreated in 3d History The Sikh Empire was composed of many military units each with their own Battle Standards or Flags. There many elite wings of Maharajah Ranjit Singh’s army including the Fauj-i-Khas. See the video
Khalsa Army Flag
SMI 14: Khalsa Army flag Date: Prior to 1849The Khalsa Army flag used by the Khalsa Army during the Anglo Sikh Wars of 1845-1846 and 1848-1849. The flag is composed of of triangular form with three seams, one side with central gilt solar motif on floral ground, the other with
The Sutlej Medal
SMI 13: Sutlej MedalDate: 1846Location: UK The Sutlej Medal was a campaign medal approved in 1846, for issue to officers and men of the British Army and East India Company who served in the Sutlej campaign or First Anglo-Sikh War of 1845-1846 in Punjab, India. History The Anglo Sikh wars
The Koh-i-Noor
SMI 12: Koh-i-Noor with an amulet.Date: Before 1851Origin: Possibly Kullar Mines, India. The Koh-i-Noor diamond depicted in 1851. During the time of the Sikh Empire of Maharajah Ranjit Singh (1780 – 1839), it was worn around the arm and was considered the most expensive diamond in the world. Composed of
Henry Hardinge’s Sword
SMI 11: GOLD-HILTED SWORD (GLAIVE) Date: Before 1800Origin: France-Napolean Bonaparte Presented by the Duke of Wellington to Lt. Col. Sir Henry Hardinge, later Field Marshal 1st Viscount Hardinge of Lahore, in 1817. Worn by him at the Battle of Ferozeshah in 1845. It was said to have belonged to Napoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte to the Duke of Wellington: The sword at the Battle of Ferozeshah
SMI 11: GOLD-HILTED SWORD (GLAIVE) Date: Before 1800 Origin: France-Napolean Bonaparte
Brown Bess
SMI 10: Brown Bess Gun Date: Before 1800Used: Widely across the world The brown bess can be described as a muzzle-loading musket. This musket was used in the era of the expansion of the British Empire and acquired symbolic importance at least as significant as its physical importance. It was