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Daily News ‘127th Anniversary of the Battle of Saragarhi (1897)’: 13 September

The 127th anniversary of the Battle of Saragarhi was commemorated on September 12.

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About Battle of Saragarhi (1897):

  • Saragarhi was the communication tower between Fort Lockhart and Fort Gulistan in present-day Pakistan.
  • The battle occurred between 21 Sikh soldiers of the then 36th Sikh Regiment Led by Havildar Ishar Singh, defending a communication post at Saragarhi, and around 8,000 Afridi and Orakzai tribals.
  • Their sacrifice allowed the British to reinforce Fort Lockhart and Gulistan, stopping enemy advances.

Why in News?

  • The 127th anniversary of the Battle of Saragarhi was commemorated on September 12.