The photo below, published on Sikhnet, has garnered some attention: According to the person who released this photo: It is a photo of British veterans of the American Civil War of 1861-65. The British veterans had gathered in London in 1917 to welcome the American troops on their way to Fight in France during World War One. It’s a compelling story, if true. Is it a coincidence that a Sikh happened to be in this photo, or was he truly […]

Categories: Picture of the Day • Tags: American Civil War, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Sikh empire, United States, World War I