Anonymous, 1862. Death of Bedee Bikaman Singh (Lahore). Allen's Indian Mail 27 October 1862
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Captivity |
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Indian Rhino |
Bedee Bikaman Singh died at Umritsur [Amritsar] from cholera. He had the misfortune tokill his elder brother in early life, and in expiation of this crime used to wash his hands daily in the excrement of a rhinoceros, which he kept for that purpose, When Oonah was captured the 59th N.I. marched off with the animal at the head of their column.
* Oonah is in the vicinity of Jalandhar in NW Punjab.
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Death of Bedee Bikaman Singh (Lahore)
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