Some war actions just inspire you
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*SARAGARHI DAY*
*12 SEPTEMBER*
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Saragarhi was a small village in the Kohat district of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It was situated in the Samana mountain range.
There was an ongoing conflict between the British and Pashtuns in the Samana Hills region. This was a volatile area, as tribal Pashtuns regularly attacked British posts in this area.
The British tried to consolidate some forts in this area after gaining control over some parts. Two of the principal forts were Fort Gulistan on the Sulaiman Range and Fort Lockhart on the Samana Range. These two forts could not be seen from each other. To facilitate heliographic communication between these two forts, a post was established on the rocky ridge midway between them called the Saragarhi Post. Heliography was a technique in which signals were sent by reflecting sunlight.
Saragarhi was an important post for the defence of the entire region.
The 36 Sikh Regiment under the British Indian Army was created in 1894 by Colonel J. Cook.
On September 12, 1897, a group of 21 Sikh soldiers from the British Indian Army's 36th Sikh Regiment (now the 4th Battalion of the Sikh Regiment) were up against approximately 10,000–14,000 Afridi and Orakzai tribes of the Pashtun. The staggering ratio of 1:500 stacked against the Sikhs is both unmatched and unprecedented, ensuring their "Last Stand" will never be forgotten in history.
Though heavily outnumbered, the soldiers led by Havildar Ishar Singh fought till their last breath, killing 600 tribals.
*Khuda Dhad, a Muslim chef and handyman not registered as a soldier but working for the British Army, also chose to defend the fort along with the 21 soldiers and sacrificed his life.*
At 1530 hrs., Sepoy Gurmukh Singh transmitted: "MAIN GATE BREACHED...DOWN TO ONE...REQUEST PERMISSION TO DISMOUNT AND JOIN THE FIGHT". Orders came back: "PERMISSION GRANTED". Sepoy Gurmukh Singh disassembled his heliograph device, picked up his rifle, and came down the signalling tower to join the fight. Soldiers at Fort Lockhart saw him disappear into the thick of battle, right into the tribesmen's line.
His last words echoed, "JO BOLEY SO NIHAAL! SAT SRI AKAAL! Sepoy Gurmukh Singh, the youngest of the Sikhs at 19 years old, was credited with having taken down 20 tribesmen single-handedly before succumbing. He was the last to fall at Saragarhi.
*Military historians regard this battle as one of the most remarkable last stands in history, displaying raw courage and following the ethos of ‘Last Man, Last Round’.*
*On receipt of news of BATTLE OF SARAGARHI & GALLANT ACTION OF 21 INDIAN SIKH SOLDIERS TRUE TO "TRADITION OF LAST MAN - LAST ROUND"..........*
*British Parliamenterian halted proceedings of day & "PAID HOMAGE TO 21 INDIAN SIKH SOLDIERS".........!!!*
*SARAGARHI DAY*
*12 SEPTEMBER*
🤗🫡🇮🇳🫡🤗
Saragarhi was a small village in the Kohat district of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It was situated in the Samana mountain range.
There was an ongoing conflict between the British and Pashtuns in the Samana Hills region. This was a volatile area, as tribal Pashtuns regularly attacked British posts in this area.
The British tried to consolidate some forts in this area after gaining control over some parts. Two of the principal forts were Fort Gulistan on the Sulaiman Range and Fort Lockhart on the Samana Range. These two forts could not be seen from each other. To facilitate heliographic communication between these two forts, a post was established on the rocky ridge midway between them called the Saragarhi Post. Heliography was a technique in which signals were sent by reflecting sunlight.
Saragarhi was an important post for the defence of the entire region.
The 36 Sikh Regiment under the British Indian Army was created in 1894 by Colonel J. Cook.
On September 12, 1897, a group of 21 Sikh soldiers from the British Indian Army's 36th Sikh Regiment (now the 4th Battalion of the Sikh Regiment) were up against approximately 10,000–14,000 Afridi and Orakzai tribes of the Pashtun. The staggering ratio of 1:500 stacked against the Sikhs is both unmatched and unprecedented, ensuring their "Last Stand" will never be forgotten in history.
Though heavily outnumbered, the soldiers led by Havildar Ishar Singh fought till their last breath, killing 600 tribals.
*Khuda Dhad, a Muslim chef and handyman not registered as a soldier but working for the British Army, also chose to defend the fort along with the 21 soldiers and sacrificed his life.*
At 1530 hrs., Sepoy Gurmukh Singh transmitted: "MAIN GATE BREACHED...DOWN TO ONE...REQUEST PERMISSION TO DISMOUNT AND JOIN THE FIGHT". Orders came back: "PERMISSION GRANTED". Sepoy Gurmukh Singh disassembled his heliograph device, picked up his rifle, and came down the signalling tower to join the fight. Soldiers at Fort Lockhart saw him disappear into the thick of battle, right into the tribesmen's line.
His last words echoed, "JO BOLEY SO NIHAAL! SAT SRI AKAAL! Sepoy Gurmukh Singh, the youngest of the Sikhs at 19 years old, was credited with having taken down 20 tribesmen single-handedly before succumbing. He was the last to fall at Saragarhi.
*Military historians regard this battle as one of the most remarkable last stands in history, displaying raw courage and following the ethos of ‘Last Man, Last Round’.*
*On receipt of news of BATTLE OF SARAGARHI & GALLANT ACTION OF 21 INDIAN SIKH SOLDIERS TRUE TO "TRADITION OF LAST MAN - LAST ROUND"..........*
*British Parliamenterian halted proceedings of day & "PAID HOMAGE TO 21 INDIAN SIKH SOLDIERS".........!!!*
