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BRAVE INDIA.

Saragarhi Day in India is observed annually on September 12 to commemorate the Battle of Saragarhi, a legendary last stand by 21 Sikh soldiers of the British Indian Army against a much larger force in 1897. The Indian Army’s Sikh Regiment observes this day as a battle honour, and declared it a holiday in 2017 by the Punjab Government.

The Battle of Saragarhi

• Date:

September 12, 1897.

• Location:

An outpost called Saragarhi in the (now in Pakistan) North-West Frontier Province

• The Forces:

21 Sikh soldiers of the 36th Sikhs (now the 4th Battalion of the Sikh Regiment) defended the fort against an estimated 10,000 to 14,000 Pashtun and Orakzai tribal warriors.

• The Sacrifice:

The 21 soldiers, led by Havildar Ishar Singh, fought valiantly and chose to die in battle rather than surrender.

• Historical Significance:

It is considered one of the greatest last stands in military history. All 21 soldiers were posthumously awarded the Indian Order of Merit, a very high gallantry award.

Commemoration in India

• Regimental Tradition:

The Sikh Regiment of the Indian Army holds Saragarhi Day as a revered tradition, paying homage to the bravery of the 21 soldiers.

• Public Holiday:

In 2017, the Punjab government declared September 12 as Saragarhi Day, a public holiday to honor the soldiers’ sacrifice.

• Memorials:

The Saragarhi Memorial Gurudwara was built in Ferozepur to honor the soldiers, and the British also built an obelisk using burnt bricks from the Saragarhi fort.

Have a Proud Day

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