Viscount Hough Gough (3.11.1779 – 2.3.1869), son of George Gough, was born in Ireland. In 1793, he joined the British army. In 1837 he was posted in India. In 1843, he became the commander-in-chief of the British army, which fought against the Sikhs, in 1845-46. He led the battles at Mudki (December 18, 1845), Firozshah (December 21, 1845), Sabhraon (February 10, 1846) and Chelianwala (January 13, 1849). After heavy losses at Chelianwala, Sir Charles Napier replaced him. The battle of Gujrat (February 21, 1849) took place before Napier could reach the Punjab. The victory of the British at Gujrat, rehabilitated General Gough. After the war, he returned home. He was given a pension of four thousand pounds per year. He died at the ripe age of 90.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)