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Henry Martens - ' The Storming of Mooltan'. An Hand-colored Engraving Showing the Scene from Anglo-Sikh War A Sikh War Engraving, The Storming of Mooltan by Henry Martens The Siege of Multan began on 19 April 1848 and lasted until 22 January 1849, and saw fighting around Multan (in present-day Pakistan) between the British East India Company and the Sikh Empire. It began with a rebellion against a ruler imposed by the East India Company, which precipitated the Second Anglo-Sikh War, and ended when the last defenders of the city surrendered to British forces. Framed Size: 64 x 85 cm (25.5 x 33.5 inches) Excellent Condition Provenance: Keywords: India, Indian colonial, Early Print, Multan, Sikh War