A popular dealer in preserved fruits, Behari Lal Ghasi Ram had a long-standing reputation for serving the British Empire, supplying everyone from dignitaries to Indian troops. During the First World War and the Third Anglo-Afghan War (1919), the company—listed as "Preserved Provision Manufacturers"—was contracted to provide Indian soldiers with pickles and other preserves at the front. This, along with their service to the Prince of Wales, was prominently highlighted in their catalogue.
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