Fauj-i-Khas

Fauj-i-Khas
Fauj-i-Khas infantry regimental standard
Active1805–1849
DisbandedAfter the Battle of Gujrat of the Second Anglo-Sikh War due to the end of Sikh Empire
Country Sikh Empire
Size5,500 (Total)
Garrison/HQLahore, Attock, Kangra, Multan, Peshawar
Nickname(s)Campu-i-Mualla (The Maharaja's own legion)
Campu Fransez (French Legion)
Motto(s)Deg Tegh Fateh
EngagementsAfghan-Sikh Wars, Sino-Sikh War, Anglo-Sikh Wars
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Hari Singh Nalwa
Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab
Gurmukh Singh Lamba
Lehna Singh Majithia
Dal Singh Nahama
Ilahi Bakhsh
Jean-Francois Allard
Jean-Baptiste Ventura

The Fauj-i-Khas was a brigade of the Fauj-i-Ain section of the Sikh Khalsa Army of Punjab. It consisted of very experienced elites and had separate flag and emblem. It was strictly disciplined on French pattern. All the equipment and weapons were of the best type. It grew to be the best organised section of the regular army (Fauj-i-Ain)

Fauj-i-Khas soldiers drilling