Flashman and the Mountain of Light Flashman cannot tell the truth to the Queen without offending her, he reminisces about the First Sikh War, 1845 and 1846, and how he acquired Koh-i-Noor (The Mountain of Light). At the end of events in "Flashman's Lady", Flashman is sent to India when the English are anticipating conflict with the Sikh Army, the Khalsa. He is dispatched by Major George Broadfoot to the Punjab, masquerading as a solicitor attempting to settle the Soochet legacy. Flashman becomes entangled in the intrigues of the Punjabi court before being forced to flee at the outbreak of war, then becomes involved in plans
Preamble to the Constitution of India of India are allowed to profess, practice and propagate any religion. Explaining the meaning of secularism as adopted by India, Alexander Owics has written, ""Secularism is a part of the basic structure of the Indian Constitution and it means equal freedom and respect for all religions.' The people of India elect their governments by a system of universal adult franchise, popularly known as "one man one vote". Every citizen of India 18 years of age and above and not otherwise debarred by law is entitled to vote. The word 'democratic' not only refers to political but also to social &