Ishar Singh (havildar)
Ishar Singh (1858 – 12 September 1897), IOM, IDSM was an Indian-Sikh Havildar and war hero of the 36th Sikhs. He was known leading the regiment on a last stand against the 10,000-12,000 strong Pashtun tribesmen with only 20 other men at the Battle of Saragarhi. After sustaining enough resistance, Singh was fighting alone but refused to surrender and fought to the death along with the rest.
Havildar Ishar Singh | |
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A sketch of Havildar Ishar Singh | |
| Birth name | Ishar Singh |
| Born | 12 September 1858 Jhorran, Ludhiana district, Punjab Province |
| Died | 12 September 1897 (aged 39) Saragarhi Fort, Kohat district, Punjab Province |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1876–1897 |
| Rank | Havildar |
| Commands held | 36th Sikhs |
| Battles/wars | Tirah Campaign |
| Spouse(s) | Jeevani Kaur |
| Relations | Sardar Dulla Singh (father) |
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