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Van Gogh began his work relying on the Dutch Masters. He was intrigued with the Masters' power to play with shadow and lightweight. He also found a connection within the painting of common events and/or people. For instance, The Potato Eaters captures several peasants sitting yourself down for a meal. The painting is dark, yet, light radiates in the faces. The Anglo Sikh wars are a part of history. In these wars the British faced a determined Khalsa Fauj (Army) in battle after the demise of Maharajah Ranjit Singh. The rulers at Lahore who succeeded Ranjeet Singh, was without his caliber and fortitude and allowed the state to drift. They also thought it recommended that you attack the English, to keep the Khalsa Army occupied.