Battle of saragarhi official sites, and other sites with posters, videos, photos and more. In keeping with the tradition of the indian army, they fought to. The battle occurred in the northwest frontier province, now a part of pakistan. It looks like we dont have any company credits for this title yet. The 21 soldiers were defending an army post against 10,000 afghan and orakzai tribesmen. The 21 sikh soldiers who fought in the battle of saragarhi were commemorated this weekend at armoury house, london.
A humble signal station manned by only twenty one sikh officers of the british empire finds itself beset by 10,000 attackers. In august 1897, five companies of the 36th sikhs under lieutenant colonel john haughton were sent to the northwest. When 21 sikhs defended a military post against 10,000. Colonel of the sikh regiment, lieutenant general s.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The show is based on the real life battle of saragarhi, fought between sikh soldiers of the british indian army and pashtun orakzai tribesmen. Today in history 21 sikhs chose to fight 10,000 afghans. Jha 21 kesaris by nirvan singh and kirandeep singh is the real story of the battle of saragarhi that happened on 12 september 1897 where 21 sikh soldiers of the 36th sikh regiment along with one noncombatant fought against 10,000 afghans to protect the fort. When 21 sikhs faced over 10,000 pashtuns at saragarhi and. Most of people on social media are sharing the movie line 21 sikhs vs invaders. Battle of saragarhi 1897 a heroic sikh act introduction. Battle of saragarhi 2019 battle of saragarhi movie. Book a true story of saragarhi sikh soldiers and their descendants researcher gurinder palsingh josan found 19 out of 21 soldiers families. It was 12th september 1897, exactly 118 years from today when 21 sikhs chose to fight 0 afghans to death in the battle of saragarhi. C was legendary movie 300, then check out this last stand by the 21 sikhs fighting 10,000 afghans at saragarhi. The battle took place 12th september 1897 in tirah region of northwest frontier province, now in pakistan. On 12th september 1897, 21 sikh soldiers almost achieved the impossible when they fought close to 10,000 afghani soldiers at the battle of saragarhi. The battle of saragarhi was fought by 21 sikhs of the 36th sikhs british indian contingent, now called as the 4th battalion of the sikh regiment, of british india.
Battle of saragarhi, the last stand of the 36th sikh. Battle of saragarhi where 21 sikh soldiers killed 600. 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. Most of people may be very excited of akshay kumars movie kesari which depicts battle of saragarhi. The afghans attacked the outpost of saragarhi where thousands of afghans swarmed and. A few kilometres away from the golden temple in amritsar lies a littleknown memorial with immense significance in indias colonial history the saragarhi memorial gurudwara.
On september 12, 1897, in the tirah region of the northwest frontier province, now in pakistan, 10,000 pashtuns attacked the city of saragarhi, beginning at about 9 a. With randeep hooda, vikramjeet virk, nitin chauhan, amanmeet singh sahota. On 12th september 1897, 21 sikh soldiers from 36th sikh regiment held the small post of saragarhi against. Armed forces commemorate the battle of saragarhi gov. Battle of saragarhi battle of saragarhi hindi movie cast. On 12th september 1897, 21 british indian army sepoys sikh soldiers defended the saragarhi outpost in the hills of the north west frontier province, now pakistan but then part of. Can battle of saragarhi be considered as the best last. Order of merit all the 21 sikh noncommissioned officers and soldiers of other ranks who laid down their lives in the battle of saragarhi were posthumously awarded the indian order of merit, the highest gallantry award of that time, which an indian soldier could receive by the hands of the british crown, the corresponding gallantry award being victoria cross. Fort gulistan was at a height of 6152 feet, in which 175 sikh soldiers were posted under the command of major des vanks. 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. If you thought the battle of battle of thermopylae associated with the heroic stand of a small greek force against the mighty persian army of xerxes i in 480 b. In the september 1897, when over 10,000 afghan tribesmen of the orakzai and afridi tribe attacked saragarhi, north western frontier province nwfp modern day pakistan, the defending sikh.
Battle of saragarhi has gone down in history as one of the fiercest laststands in battle. Saragarhi was a small village in the border district of kohat, situated on the samana range, in presentday pakistan. The battle of saragarhi has gone down in history as one of the most fierce laststands executed in battle. The battle of saragarhi was fought on the 12th of september in the year 1897 between 21 sikhs of the 36th sikhs, now the 4th battalion of the sikh regiment, of british india. The battle of saragarhi is considered to be one of the greatest last stands in history. Produced by contiloe entertainment, it ran from 12 february to 11 may 2018, on discovery jeet. The film is a war drama inspired by the battle of saragarhi of 1897, where an army of 21 sikhs fought against 10,000 afghans. The afghan forces approached the village around 9 am. Australia brazil canada china france germany india italy japan mexico. Australia brazil canada china france germany italy japan mexico netherlands singapore.
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 21 men in saragarhi were left to defend their outpost and in extension the forts. 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. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the company credits submission guide. This battle, like many others fought by the sikhs, highlights the heroic action by a small detachment of sikh soldiers against heavy odds. A tale of bravery in the records of military warfare unfolded when a group of 21. Based on the real life battle of saragarhi, fought between sikh soldiers of the british indian army and pashtun orakzai tribesmen. Why the battle of saragarhi is among the most epic battles. On 12th september 1897, 21 british indian army sepoys sikh soldiers defended the saragarhi outpost in the hills of the north west frontier province, now pakistan but then part of british india, against 10,000 afghan tribesmen. Sons of sardaar 2 on saragarhi battle ajay devgn unveils the exclusive first look poster duration. The battle of saragarhi was fought between 21 sikh soldiers against 10,000 afghans on september 12, 1897.
One of the greatest last stands, the battle of saragarhi was fought on september 12, 1897, by 21 sikh soldiers of the british india army against. There were only 21 sikh soldiers of the 36th sikh regiment remaining at saragarhi and they had two choices to retreat or to face 10,000 pashtuns. In an industry that is infamous for its saasbahu sagas, director raj achariya brings a war drama to the small screen with 21 sarfarosh. This is their story, based on the actual dispatches sent during the battle and the days that followed it. The battle of saragarhi 12 september 1897 sanskriti. 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.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Akshay kumar, randeep hooda pay tribute to 21 sikh. How 21 sikhs fought against 10,000 afghans in the battle. The lock heart, which was at the height of 6496 feet, employed 168 sikh soldiers under the command of john houghton. The sikh regiment is an infantry regiment of the indian army that recruits from the sikh. 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. 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. They were outnumbered by the enemy over 0 afghans to their 21. The battle between them occurred in the northwest frontier province, which was part of british india at that time. Sikhs served in the british indian army throughout the british raj. All 21 sikh soldiers chose to fight to the death instead of surrendering.
The battle of saragarhi was fought before the tirah campaign on 12 september, 1897 between the british raj and afghan tribesmen. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. Movies akshay kumar, karan johar unite for a film based on the battle of saragarhi. Communication between saragarhi and fort lockhart took place over heliograph. On 20 april 1894, the 36th sikhs of the british indian army was created, under the command of colonel j. On 12 september 1897, 21 soldiers of 36th sikh regiment stood undeterred as they. The battle of saragarhi is the tale of incredible valour of 21 soldiers who remained unconquered even in death. 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. The memorial pays homage to the unparalleled bravery of the 21 sikh soldiers who fought against 10,000 pashtun tribesmen on september 12, 1897, in what came to be known as the battle of saragarhi. Bollywood actor akshay kumar, who released a film on the battle earlier this year, paid tribute to the martyrs on the anniversary of the historic day.
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