Saragarhi day is a sikh military commemoration day celebrated on 12 september every year to commemorate the battle of saragarhi. When he peered through his binoculars, he saw a huge army of approaching afghans. The battle of saragarhi was fought during the tirah campaign on september 12, 1897 between twentyone sikhs of the 4th battalion then 36th sikhs of the sikh regiment of british india, defending an army post, and 15 to 20 thousand afghan and orakzai tribesmen in a last stand. On the morning of september 12, 1897, commander havildar ishar singh was positioned on the watch tower of saragarhi post. Saragarhi is the incredible story of 21 men of the 36th sikh regiment currently the 4th sikh regiment who gave up their lives in devotion to their duty.
Battle of saragarhi movie fan photos check out randeep hoodas battle of saragarhi movie pictures, images, battle of saragarhi stills, movie posters. Haughton, who was stationed at fort lockhart, using his. Saragarhi battle to be part of school text books in punjab. Jon bon jovi blaze of glory official video duration. The story of battle of saragarhi everyone should know dsu. The battle has been compared to the battle of thermopylae, where a small greek force faced a large persian army of xerxes 480 bc.
On this day, exactly 100 years ago, a handful of sikh soldiers 21 to be exact of the 4th battalion of the sikh regiment then xxxvi sikh formed part of the. The battle of saragarhi, one of the greatest last stands. The battle of saragarhi took place in september 1897 and was the first time that the 36th sikhs, a british indian regiment created specifically for service on the frontier, saw action. The battle took place in the north west frontier province, at present a part of pakistan, which then. All units of the sikh regiment celebrate saragarhi day every year as the regimental battle honours day. Battle of saragarhi, the last stand of the 36th sikh regiment. When 21 sikhs faced over 10,000 pashtuns at saragarhi and won. These 21 brave hearts were attacked by 0 to 12000 afghans. The battle of saragarhi was fought before the tirah campaign on 12 september, 1897 between the british raj and afghan tribesmen. Battle of saragarhi an unparalleled act of bravery september 12,1997 is the 100th anniversary of the battle of saragarhi one of the ten most famous battles of the world. The battle of saragarhi was fought during the tirah campaign on 12 september 1897.
Everyone is familiar with the battle of thermopylae that occurred around 480 b. The film is based on the battle from the 19th century when 12,000 afghans attacked a british indian contingent, which also comprised of 21 sikhs who went on to become the heroes of the mission. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Jo bole so nihal, sat sri akal victory belongs to those who recite the name of god with a true heart. To commemorate the men the british built two saragarhi gurudwaras. Battle of saragarhi movie 2018 release date cast randeep hooda september 14, 2016 november 16, 2017 savya sachi pandey leave a comment share on facebook tweet on twitter. As akshay kumars new movie kesari which is based on historical battle of saragarhi is expected to release this month, one reader requested me to explain the historical context of it. The battle at saragarhi is one of eight stories of collective bravery published by unesco united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization. Saragarhi battle to be part of school text books in punjab on september 12, 1897, 21 soldiers of the 36th sikh had had fought to the last man against nearly 10,000 afghans.
How 21 sikhs fought against 10,000 afghans in the battle of. The battle of saragarhi, one of the greatest last stands in. The battle took place 12th september 1897 in tirah region of northwest frontier province, now in pakistan. The battle of saragarhi took place in september 1897 but has remained largely forgotten in the mainstream. Apr 19, 2012 if things fall in line, the historical battle of saragarhi, where 21 sikhs of 4th battalion then the 36th sikhs of the sikh regiment of british india died fighting 10,000 afghan and orakzai tribesmen while defending an army post, may be presented in a bollywood film. Battle of saragarhi 2019 battle of saragarhi movie. This is their story, based on the actual dispatches sent during the battle and the days that followed it. The battle details of the battle of saragarhi are considered fairly accurate, due to gurmukh singh signalling events to fort lockhart as they occurred. The detachment at saragarhi had 1 nco noncommissioned officer and 20 ors other ranks and commander havildar ishar singh was the leader of this unit. Saragarhi day is a sikh military commemoration day celebrated on the 12th of september every year to commemorate the battle of saragarhi. At roughly 1015, the pashtuns end the attack and dispatch a herald before the forts defensive walls under white flag of truce and begin to communicate conditions to include acceptance of surrender would come with safe passage and a. Jo bole so nihal, sat sri akal he who cries god is truth, is ever victorious. Year 1897 great battle of saragarhi 21 sikh soldiers from indian.
The untold story of the battle of saragarhi by kiran. This battle, like many others fought by the sikhs, highlights the heroic action by a small detachment of sikh soldiers against heavy odds. So far, this tale of bravery had not been included in school history books in india, while britain had already included it in their school curriculum. When day broke on the 12th, the orakzai afridi lashkar was seen to be in force near gogra on the east, at the samana suk on. When 21 sikhs faced over 10,000 pashtuns at saragarhi and. Sep 10, 2017 battle of saragarhi the true story of 21 sikhs in hindi duration. Never in the history, or since the battle of saragarhi, has an entire contingent of troops received the highest gallantry honor for a single action. With randeep hooda, vikramjeet virk, nitin chauhan, amanmeet singh sahota.
Its a significant event for sikh personnel, and the event this year also offered the opportunity to. Armed forces commemorate the battle of saragarhi gov. The battle occurred in the northwest frontier province, now a part of pakistan. Battle of saragarhi 1897 a heroic sikh act introduction. Those who dont know, battle of saragarhi is widely conside. Dutt to make film on historical battle of saragarhi indian. The battle of saragarhi, the last stand of the 36th sikh. Battle of saragarhi sikhiwiki, free sikh encyclopedia. All the 21 sikh noncommissioned officers and soldiers who laid down their lives in the battle of saragarhi were posthumously awarded the indianorder of merit. Entertainment news after bollywood, the 1897 battle of saragarhi inspires a tv show starring mohit raina several movies on the battle, including a production by.
He immediately sent signals to the commanding officer lt. The battle of saragarhi was fought between two subnationalities of the subcontinent the sikhs, who were in the service of the british, and the. Most of people on social media are sharing the movie line 21 sikhs vs invaders. Here are some interesting details and facts about the battle of saragarhi that everyone must know. Saragarhi will live forever in the golden pages of sikh. Today saragarhi day is remembered every year by the sikhs. The forgotten battle kindle edition by singhsohal, jay. Sep 12, 2017 battle of saragarhi is based on the battle of saragarhi, that took place in 1897 between british indian army and afghan orakzai tribesmen, in the northwest frontier province now khyber. To commemorate the anniversary of the battle of saragarhi, frames of bravery exhibition is finally in the uk and this is launched by harchand singh bedi. The history guy commemorates the battle of saragarhi and one of the greatest last stands in history. It is estimated that those 21 sikh took down approximately 400 to 600 invaders.
Aug 25, 2015 the government of india have caused this tablet to be erected to the memory of the twenty one noncommissioned officers and men of the 36 sikh regiment of the bengal infantry whose names are engraved below as a perpetual record of the heroism shown by these gallant soldiers who died at their posts in the defense of the fort of saragarhi, on. Sep 14, 2015 this is the second year that the armed forces have commemorated the battle of saragarhi. The saragarhi memorial gurdwara sikh place of worship in ferozepur, punjab is a tribute to the sikh soldiers who sacrificed their lives at saragarhi. A film about the 21 sikh soldiers of the british indian army who defended a small outpost against 10,000 enemy tribesmen in 1897.
This was the highest gallantry award of that time which an indian soldier could receive by the hands of the british crown, the correspondinggallantry award being the victoria cross. The forgotten battle sample the battle of saragarhi took place in september 1897 but has remained largely forgotten in the mainstream. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading saragarhi. The battle of saragarhi, and raj kumar santoshis randeep hooda starrer battle of saragarhi. Gurinder pal singh josan who held strong determination to visit the original site of historic saragarhi battle and said the ardaas after 122 yrs. In keeping with the tradition of the indian army, they fought to. The battle occurred in the northwest frontier province, which formed part of british india.
Most of people may be very excited of akshay kumars movie kesari which depicts battle of saragarhi. If things fall in line, the historical battle of saragarhi, where 21 sikhs of 4th battalion then the 36th sikhs of the sikh regiment of british india died fighting 10,000 afghan and orakzai tribesmen while defending an army post, may be presented in a bollywood film. I could not find an unesco publication with the 8 stories of collective bravery and suspect that these appeared individually in some. Battle of saragarhi, the last stand of the 36th sikh. Captain jay singhsohal explores the events of 12 september 1897 at. Sikh military personnel and civilians commemorate the battle around the world every year on 12 september. Embroiled even today in bloody conflict, it has been home to a multitude of battlehardened tribes for centuries. Year 1897 great battle of saragarhi 21 sikh soldiers from indian army killed 4800 afghans soldiers free download as word doc. It is important to note that during the battle of saragarhi, the british did not manage to get a relief unit there until after the 21 had fought to their deaths. The forgotten battle rohit daroch scientific essay history miscellaneous publish your bachelors or masters thesis. Sep 17, 2015 the battle at saragarhi is one of eight stories of collective bravery published by unesco united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization. The modern sikh regiment continues to celebrate the day of the battle of saragarhi each 12 september as the regimental battle honours day. This is the second year that the armed forces have commemorated the battle of saragarhi.
The battle of saragarhi 12 september 1897 sanskriti. Battle of saragarhi battle of saragarhi hindi movie fan. In this tumultuous region, between the forts of gulistan and lockhart, which were built by one of indias most proficient military commanders, maharajah ranjit singh, is where saragarhi is situated. In 1897, at a small outpost called saragarhi, 40 miles away from the british garrison town of kohat in what is now pakistan, 21 sikh soldiers stood their ground against an onslaught of 10,000 enemy tribesmen. Battle of saragarhi the battle of saragarhi was fought during the tirah campaign on 12 september 1897 between twentyone sikhs of the 4th battalion then 36th sikhs of the sikh regiment of british india, defending an army post, and 10,000 afghan and orakzai tribesmen in a last stand. Battle of saragarhi religionwiki fandom powered by wikia.
In keeping with the tradition of the indian army, they fought to the death rather than surrender. September 12,1997 is the 100th anniversary of the battle of saragarhi one of the ten most famous battles of the world. The british indian contingent comprised of 21 sikh soldiers of 36 sikhs. The sikhs, led by lieutenant colonel john haughton, was dispatched to the samana at the beginning of that year and occupied various forts and picquets during a. This battle, like many others fought by the sikhs, highlights the heroic action by a small detachment of sikh. The memorial gurdwara, was built by the army in 1904 with stones from the saragarhi post and has the names of the 21 sikh soldiers inscribed on its walls. The last stand of the 36th sikh regiment sikh comics for enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Sikh military personnel and sikh civilians commemorate the battle every year on 12 september, as saragarhi day. The battle of saragarhi was fought during the tirah campaign on 12 september 1897 between twentyone sikhs of the 4th battalion then 36th sikhs of the sikh regiment of british india, defending an army post, and 10,000 afghan and orakzai tribesmen. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The frontier between colonial india and afghanistan in the 19th century was a place of danger and unrest. The opponents were twentyone sikhs of the 4th battalion then 36th sikhs of the sikh regiment of british india, defending an army post, on one side and 10,000 afghan and orakzais tribesmen on the other side. Drawing upon research and primary sources, this book tells the story of the significance of the battle when 21 sikh soldiers stood firm to the last against thousands of pathan tribesmen. September 12, 1897, twentyone soldiers of the 36th sikh regiment, including their commander, havildar ishar singh, faced impossible odds.
The battle occurred in the northwest frontier province, now. The battle of saragarhi is considered to be one of the greatest last stands in history. The untold story of the battle of saragarhi ebook written by kiran nirvan. Dutt to make film on historical battle of saragarhi. There are now two movies being released on the battle, namely, ajay devgns sons of sardaar. The untold story of the battle of saragarhi free books. Battle of saragarhi has gone down in history as one of the fiercest laststands in battle. Akshay kumar is ready for war, in the third film on battle of saragarhi akshay kumar has shared the first look of his upcoming film on the battle of saragarhi, kesari. Battle of saragarhi is based on the battle of saragarhi, that took place in 1897 between british indian army and afghan orakzai tribesmen, in the northwest frontier province now khyber. Apr 28, 2017 the history guy commemorates the battle of saragarhi and one of the greatest last stands in history. Over ten thousand pathans and afghan tribesmen advanced on their signaling post of saragarhi, located in the northwest frontier province of undivided british india. The government of india have caused this tablet to be erected to the memory of the twenty one noncommissioned officers and men of the 36 sikh regiment of the bengal infantry whose names are engraved below as a perpetual record of the heroism shown by these gallant soldiers who died at their posts in the defense of the fort of saragarhi, on.
The attackers decided to set fire to saragarhi and according to haughtons account, engulfed in flames, gurmukhs last words were the sikh battle cry. When day broke on the 12th, the orakzaiafridi lashkar was seen to be in force near gogra on the east, at the samana suk on. The battle of saragarhi was fought before the tirah campaign on 12 september, 1897. The battle of saragarhi was fought on 12 september 1897 between sikh soldiers of the british indian army and pashtun orakzai tribesmen. It has been mentioned as one of the five most significant events of its kind in the world which includes the battle of thermopylae associated with the heroic stand of a small greek force. Battle of saragarhi movie 2018 release date cast randeep. On 12 september 1897, estimated 12,000 24,000 orakzai and afridi tribesmen were seen near gogra, at samana suk and round saragarhi, cutting off fort gulistan from fort lockhart. Top 12 stunning facts about battle of saragarhi top. It took place in british india or modern day pakistan. How 21 sikhs fought against 10,000 afghans in the battle.