The Sikh Army in 15mm

 

Above, two units of armoured Gorchurra.  This is the Sikh nobility heavily invested in the continuance of the Sikh State. Equipment apart they fought in exactly the same fashion as the less wealthy Gorchurra.

We see them again with their less well armoured compatriots.   

My first brigade of Khalsa Regulars, four battalions in all. Depending on where and when Khalsa Regulars might be rated as Veteran, Drilled elite or Recruit Elite.  Exceptionally, like the Sikh Brigades at Mudki, Veteran Elite.

My second Khalsa brigade comprising of three battalions.

My third brigade of Khalsa Regulars.  Four battalions. 

I have nearly enough figures for another battalion. Well, maybe I will bring them up to strength later on.

I have three brigades of Sikh Regular Cavalry raised and trained on the French Model.

Sikh Regular Cuirassiers above.

Sikh Regular Lancers with supporting Horse Artillery.

Sikh Regular Dragoons.  I need to glue on a couple of flags detached during re-basing.

Something different here.  Akali or Nihangs religiously devoted warriors.  Three units.  The black and red bordered flag is historically attested.

The sort of force that might turn out to defend their locality.  Ordinary farmers who could shoot and handle a sword.  Note the guns.  The Punjab didn't lack for ordinance.

More Gorchurra.  Note the supporting Camel gunners. I'm rating them as ultra light guns.

Another assembly of Sikh Levies above.

A closer look at the unarmoured Gorchurra above and below.

Last, but certainly not least the Sikh Regular Artillery.

Two batteries, tubes cast in Lahore.  

The excellent Sikh gunners were in fact Moslems.  The Sikh State was multi confessional.

And, bar an elephant or three to pull the guns, that's it.  Oh, I have some bullock teams on order too. 

Now we need to try them out.