Sultan Mahmud Khan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gujranwala, Shukarchakia Misl, Sikh Confederacy (present-day Punjab, Pakistan) |
| Died | 1859 Amritsar, Punjab, British India (present-day Amritsar, India) |
| Allegiance |  Sikh Empire |
| Service | Sikh Khalsa Army |
| Years of service | 1797-1849 |
| Rank | Jarnail |
| Commands | Command of Artillery in Hazara |
| Awards | Order of Guru Gobind Singh |
| Spouse(s) | Bibi Peeran |
| Relations | Jarnail Ghaus Khan (father) Sultan Ahmad Ali (son) Khan Mohammed Ali Khan (son) |
Sultan Mahmud Khan (died 1859) was a commander of the Sikh Khalsa Army, the army of Sarkar e Khalsa. His derah of artillery was designated as Topkhana Sultan Mahmud.[1] He is regarded as one of the best commanding officers of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
He is best known for showcasing his bravery in Battle of Multan, Battle of Hairdu, Battle of Shopian and the Anglo-Sikh Wars: Battle of Ramnagar[2] and Battle of Chillianwala, in which the Khalsa Fauj defeated the forces of Hugh Gough, 1st Viscount Gough.[3][4]
- ^ Suri, Sohan Lal. Umdat Ul Tawarikh.
- ^ Singh, Khushwant (2014-07-15). The Fall of the Kingdom of Punjab. Penguin UK. ISBN 978-93-5118-796-7. Archived from the original on 2024-05-24. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
- ^ A Book of Readings on the History of the Punjab: 1799-1947. Research Society of Pakistan, University of the Punjab. 1970. Archived from the original on 2024-05-24. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
- ^ Suri, Sohan Lal. Umdat Ul Tawarikh.