Bad actors colluded with the EIC in return for financial benefits and Jagirs
Dogras - Dhian, Gulab, Lal, Tej Singh -main conspirators.

Sohan Lal Suri (historiographer for the Sikh Raj) - employed as a spy by EIC
As well as many others

Their actions never change only the faces they wear.

Recognize the bad actors within, past, PRESENT and FUTURE.