Laili also Mare Laila was a mare warhorse belonging to Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Sikh Empire (Punjab).[1] He fought the Afghan war with Sultan Mohammad Shah for the horse, sacrificing 12000 men and spending 60 lakhs.[2] Maharaja Ranjit Singh was fond of horses, he risked the lives of Raja Sher Singh and General Ventura for the sake of Laili.
| Laila | |
|---|---|
| Sex | female |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Owner | Sultan Mohammad Shah Maharaja Ranjit Singh |
References
edit- ^ "Two emperors in the same mould". Tribune India. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
- ^ "From the Horse's mouth". The Hindu. 2001-07-21. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2012.