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Joseph Davey Cunningham

British historian (1812-1851) · Writers · Died at 38

Joseph Davey Cunningham was a British colonial soldier and the author of the book History of the Sikhs (1849) and an authority in Punjab historiography. His father was the Scottish poet and author Allan Cunningham and his brother was the archaeologist Sir Alexander Cunningham.

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His book was the first authentic English-language account of Sikh history. During the Anglo-Sikh wars, he was present at Bhaddowal, Aliwal and Sabhraon.

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Lived 1812 to 1851 · aged 38