3744556 Death of Brigadier-General Cureton in the skirmish near Ramnugger, 1849 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Illustrated London News, 27 January 1849. In November the British tried to dislodge Shir Singh, who with about 35,000 Sikhs, had occupied a position behind the Chenab opposite Ramnugger. A cavalry force under General Cureton failed owing to the unexpected strength of the Sikh artillery, which was well posted and served and he was killed. ).