Misr Diwan Chand

'Misr Diwan Chand was a notable pillar of the state^[1] of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's reign . A Brahmin, he rose from petty clerk to chief of artillery and commander-in-chief of the armies that conquered Multan and Kashmir Misr Diwan Chand was the most successful punjabi general in the history. He waqs the one who captured Kashmir and Multan. In fact more than 80% of Ranjit Singh's kingdom was won by Diwan Chand on the behalf of Maharaja. Misr Diwan Chand was the commander-in-chief of Punjab army from 1817 to 1825. He was a pillar on whose back the powerful Punjabi Kingdom arose. ^[2]

Misr Diwan Chand succeeded Ghaus Khan who died in 1814 as overall commander of the artiliery .^[3] he died in 1825 and was succeeded by his brother Sukh Dial, who was removed from office for incompetence after just a couple of years.^[4]

See also

• Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Generals

References

1. ^ Kashīr, being a history of Kashmir from the earliest times to our own by Ghulām Muhyi'd Dīn Sūfī - 1974
2. ^ Punjab History Conference, Thirty-ninth session, March 16-18, 2007: proceedings, Navtej Singh, Punjabi University. Dept. of Punjab Historical Studies
3. ^ The Sikh Army 1799-1849 By Ian Heath Page 19
4. ^ The Sikh Army 1799-1849 By Ian Heath Page 19