Herbert Benjamin Edwardes
British Soldier and Statesman in Punjab region (1819–1868) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Major-General Sir Herbert Benjamin Edwardes KCB KCSI DCL (12 November 1819 – 23 December 1868) was a British administrator, soldier, and statesman active in the Punjab region of British India. He is best known as the "Hero of Multan" for his pivotal role in securing British victory in the Second Anglo-Sikh War.
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Born | (1819-11-12)12 November 1819 Frodesley, Shropshire, United Kingdom |
Died | 23 December 1868(1868-12-23) (aged 49) London, United Kingdom |
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Allegiance | East India Company British India |
Service/ | Bengal Army |
Years of service | 1842–1868 |
Rank | Major-General |
Unit | 1st Bengal European Regiment |
Battles/wars | First Anglo-Sikh War Second Anglo-Sikh War Indian Mutiny |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Knight Commander of the Star of India Doctor of Civil Law |
Other work | Commissioner of Ambala (1862–1865) |
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