Jul 22, 2015 battle of saragarhi 21 sikhs vs 10,000 afghans posted on july 22, 2015 july 22, 2015 by admirableindia one must have watched the movie 300 depicting the battle of thermopylae where 300 spartans along with 7000 other soldiers managed to hold off the persian army of over 100,000 which lasted for about 3 days. With randeep hooda, vikramjeet virk, nitin chauhan, amanmeet singh sahota. Command your troops and defend the fort against enemy. Jan 30, 2018 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. Book a true story of saragarhi sikh soldiers and their descendants researcher gurinder palsingh josan found 19 out of 21 soldiers families. 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. This encounter took place on 12 september 1897 in the tirah region of northwest frontier province. Aug 07, 2019 21 kesaristhe untold story of the battle of saragarhi is a narration of a battle which is unfortunately lost among thousand of battles of indian history. Kesari movie download full movie hd 360p 480p 720p all. Battle of saragarhi latest breaking news, pictures, videos, and special reports from the economic times. Mar 30, 2018 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.
This battle, like many others fought by the sikhs, highlights the heroic action by a small detachment of sikh. The battle of saragarhi has gone down in history as one of the most fierce laststands executed in battle. Commemorations are held each year on 12 september to remember the bravery of 21 sikh soldiers who fought against ten thousand at the historic battle of saragarhi held on this date in 1897. By defending their position long enough for the relief column to arrive with artillery support, the 21 sikh soldiers became the crucial factor in turning the tide of battle in their favour. Without the stiff resistance of the 21 sikh soldiers at saragarhi both fort lockhart and fort gulistan would have easily fallen to the enemy. 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. The battle of saragarhi was fought before the tirah campaign on 12 september 1897 between twentyone sikhs. Feb 21, 2019 the epic battle of saragarhi was fought between 21 soldiers from the 36th sikh regiment of the british indian army and over 10,000 pashtun tribesmen. This battle even to this day is regarded as the most deadliest and the most bravest. 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.
As of december 2017, there are three bollywood films being produced regarding the battle. Saragarhi 1897, the story will be retold through kesari, the film in. The battle was fought between 21 sikh soldiers and 1012000 pashtun orazkari tribesmen. Apr 21, 2019 the battle of saragarhi was fought by an insignificant number of 21 gallant sikh soldiers taking on more than 10,000 afghan tribesmen on 12 september 1897. Whats surprising is that the sikhs, led by havildar ishar singh, decided to go into battle against overwhelming odds. On 12 september 1897, 21 sikh soldiers of 36th sikh regiment stood undeterred as they guarded the post of saragarhi against the onslaught of almost 10,000 afghan tribesmen a battle for the ages that ended in them giving their lives in. 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. This battle was fought before the tirah campaign on 12th of september 1897. The film which is based on the battle of saragarhi, in which 21 sikh fighters of the british india army battled against 10,000 afghan innate warriors had released recently and is accessible now on sites like tamilrockers for download.
Gurdwara in memory of saragarhi martyrs to be built in. They call the battle of saragarhi one of the greatest last stands in military history. Story of the brave fighters, brave sikh fighters that fought the battles for our future. It is saga of unparalleled bravery of 21 fearless men who defeated 10,000 orakzai and afridi tribesmen on 21 september 1897. Those who dont know, battle of saragarhi is widely conside. Sep 14, 2015 the 21 sikh soldiers who fought in the battle of saragarhi were commemorated this weekend at armoury house, london. 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. Saragarhi was a small village in the border district of kohat, situated on the samana range, in presentday pakistan. Battle of saragarhi religionwiki fandom powered by wikia. Battle of saragarhi blogs, comments and archive news on. The british indian contingent of the 36th sikhs now the 4th.
This battle, like many others fought by the sikhs, highlights the heroic action by a small detachment of sikh soldiers against heavy odds. The battle of saragarhi has gone down in history as one of the fiercest laststands executed in battle. It is known to be one of the most remarkable battles. 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. C was legendary movie 300, then check out this last stand by the 21 sikhs fighting 10,000 afghans at saragarhi. With harry chauhan, mohit raina, jashan singh kohli, alexx onell. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Randeep hoodas profile picture on his social networking platforms is still of his character, hawaldar ishwar singh, from 21 battle of saragarhi.
The battle of saragarhi is an untold story of valour where 21 sikh soldiers went down fighting 10,000 afghan troops. Become a soldier in 36 sikh regiment and get training from haveldar ishar singh. To honour valour and sacrifice of 21 sikh soldiers in the battle of saragarhi, new yorkbased saragarhi foundation has announced it will construct a gurdwara at hangu, close to the. On 12 september 1897, 21 soldiers of 36th sikh regiment stood. The show is based on the real life battle of saragarhi, fought between sikh. A chronicle of the lives and events that led to the brave and epic last stand of the 21 soldiers of the 36th sikh regiment of the british indian army against thousands of afghani invaders in the september of 1897. Mar 22, 2019 the film which is based on the battle of saragarhi, in which 21 sikh fighters of the british india army battled against 10,000 afghan innate warriors had released recently and is accessible now on sites like tamilrockers for download. Battle of saragarhi 21 sikhs vs 10,000 afghans admirable. The battle of saragarhi 12 september 1897 sanskriti. 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. 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. Well, immediately after ajay devgn revealed the poster of his film, randeep hooda took to his twitter to share his look from his upcoming film battle of saragarhi.
Armed forces commemorate the battle of saragarhi gov. Colonel of the sikh regiment, lieutenant general s. They were outnumbered by the enemy over 0 afghans to their 21. 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. 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. Randeep hooda is still living his battle of saragarhi. The battle has been compared to the battle of thermopylae, where a small greek force faced a large persian army of xerxes 480 bc. Despite facing such overwhelming numbers, the warriors part of the 36th sikh regiment of the bengal infantry valiantly defended the saragarhi.
Battle of saragarhi 21 sikhs vs 10,000 afghans 12 september. 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. 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. A chronicle of the lives and events that led to the brave and epic last stand of the 21 soldiers of the 36th sikh regiment of the british indian army against. On 12 september 1897, 21 soldiers of 36th sikh regiment stood undeterred as they guarded the post of saragarhi against the onslaught of almost 10,000 afghan tribesmen a battle for the ages that ended in them laying down their lives in. The corresponding gallantry award was the victoria cross. Battle of saragarhi 2019 battle of saragarhi movie. The show is based on the real life battle of saragarhi, fought between sikh soldiers of the british indian army and pashtun orakzai tribesmen. The battle of saragarhi was fought by an insignificant number of 21 gallant sikh soldiers taking on more than 10,000 afghan tribesmen on 12 september 1897. 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. Nearly 120 years after it happened, the story of the battle of saragarhi is finally going out to the world. Even to this day many counties around the world tell their army men about the the battle of saragarhi and the strategy and bravery put up by these 21 sikh warriors. The british army, trying to gain control of the hilly central asian provinces, was in a longstanding conflict with. Mar 30, 2018 this battle even to this day is regarded as the most deadliest and the most bravest.
On 12 september 1897, 21 soldiers of 36th sikh regiment stood undeterred as they guarded the post of saragarhi against the. Battle of saragarhi randeep hoodas look will give you. A tv series, 21 sarfarosh saragarhi 1897 aired on discovery jeet from 12 february 2018 to 11 may 2018 starring mohit raina, mukul dev, and balraj singh khehra. Battle of saragarhi where 21 sikh soldiers killed 600. When 21 sikhs faced over 10,000 pashtuns at saragarhi and. Produced by contiloe entertainment, it ran from 12 february to 11 may 2018, on discovery jeet. Kesari movie is a depiction of the battle of saragarhi. The 21 sikh noncommissioned officers and soldiers who died in the battle of saragarhi were from the majha region of punjab and were posthumously awarded the indian order of merit, at that time the highest gallantry award which an indian soldier could receive. Jo bole so nihal, sat sri akal he who cries god is truth, is ever victorious. The untold story of the battle of saragarhi free books. The battle of saragarhi is considered to be one of the greatest last stands in history.
When 21 sikhs faced over 10,000 pashtuns at saragarhi and won. Oct 20, 2016 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. How 21 sikhs fought against 10,000 afghans in the battle of. May 29, 2015 the battle of saragarhi was fought before the tirah campaign on 12 september 1897 between twentyone sikhs. 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. How 21 sikhs fought against 10,000 afghans in the battle. The battle took place nearly two decades after the second angloafghan war. On 12 september 1897, 21 sikh soldiers of 36th sikh regiment stood undeterred as they guarded the post of saragarhi against the onslaught of almost 10,000 afghan tribesmen a battle for the ages that ended in them giving their lives in a final handtohand combat.
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