Colored lithograph by Dickenson and Company after a sketch by Lieutenant W S Simmons, published by Mr Bennett, Calcutta, 1849 (c), Battle of Gujerat, the rear of Lieutenant General Sir Walter R Gilbert's division, 21 February 1849, The final action of the 2nd Sikh War (1848-1849) was fought at Gujerat, about 120 km north of Lahore, on 21 February 1849. Sir Hugh Gough assembled an army of some 24,000 with which to attack a Sikh force estimated at 60,000. After an artillery duel lasting some two and a half hours, Gough ordered his infantry forward in a general advance. Although Sikh resistance was fierce, they were eventually forced to give ground, and the retreat soon became a rout. On 14 March, the remains of the Sikh army surrendered at Rawalpindi.21 x 27 inches with light toning and some scratches or repaired tears in the sky, otherwise good condition, unexamined outside of the frame. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .