General John Jacob: Commandant Of The Sind Irregular Horse And Founder Of Jacobabad (1900)

General John Jacob: Commandant Of The Sind Irregular Horse And Founder Of Jacobabad (1900) is a biography written by Alexander Innes Shand. The book tells the story of General John Jacob, who served in the British Indian Army during the 19th century. Jacob is best known for his role as the founder of the city of Jacobabad in modern-day Pakistan and for his command of the Sind Irregular Horse, a cavalry unit that he raised and trained himself.The book begins with Jacob's early life and military career, including his service in the First Afghan War and the Indian Mutiny. It then focuses on his time in Sindh, where he was appointed as the commandant of the Sind Irregular Horse in 1857. Jacob transformed the unit into a highly effective fighting force, using innovative tactics and training methods.The book also explores Jacob's role in the founding of Jacobabad, which he established as a military outpost in 1847. The city grew rapidly under his leadership, becoming an important center of trade and commerce.Throughout the book, Shand provides a detailed account of Jacob's military campaigns and his contributions to the development of Sindh. He also examines Jacob's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his struggles with illness.Overall, General John Jacob: Commandant Of The Sind Irregular Horse And Founder Of Jacobabad (1900) is a comprehensive biography of one of the most important figures in the history of British India. It offers a fascinating insight into the life and achievements of a remarkable man.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.