Jean-François Allard
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Jean-François Allard, born in Saint Tropez, was a French soldier and adventurer.
Portrait of Jean-François Allard, by Joseph-Désiré Court, 1837
Maharaja Ranjit Singh reviewing General Jean-François Allard's troops, ca.1841
General Allard with family. Sikh painting, ca.1838
Preserved Kaukab-i-Iqbal-i-Punjab medal
Ranjit Singh
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Ranjit Singh was the founder and the first maharaja of the Sikh Empire, ruling from 1801 until his death in 1839.
Jean-François Allard
…actually received the troops corresponding to his function. In 1820, Allard left for the Punjab, where in 1822 he entered the service of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh. He was commissioned to raise a corps of dragoons and lancers. On completion of this task, Allard was awarded the rank of General, and became the leader…
Handprint signature and Gurmukhi script seal of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, who was illiterate in the official Perso Arabic script of his empire
Portrait of Ranjit Singh, c. 1816–1829
Maharaja Ranjit Singh's throne, c. 1820–1830
Coins were issued under the rule of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.