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FOULKES R. (d. 1841), an Englishman, who joined Maharaja Ranjit Sihgh's cavalry in February 1836. He remained attached to General Ventura as aide-de-camp, and accompanied him on his expedition to Mandi in 1840. On file conclusion of the campaign, he was left in charge of the Sikh troops stationed at Mandi. However, his troops mutineed in March 1841, and assassinated him.
References
1. Grey, C., European Adventurers of Northern India.
