Sikh Martyrs

Discover the inspiring story of Bhai Ishar Singh, a Nankana Sahib martyr who bravely stood for his faith and community, leaving a lasting legacy.

Learn about Bhai Karam Singh, a hero of the Nankana Sahib massacre, his life, sacrifices, and legacy. Discover the history of this iconic Sikh martyr.

Explore the legacy of Mali Singh, who left Wazir Khan's service to join Banda Singh Bahadur, playing a key role in his campaigns until his execution in Delhi.

Discover the inspiring story of Phumman Singh, a Jaito martyr, who bravely faced martyrdom in 1924 during the Sikh Gurdwara reform movement.

Discover the brave tale of Suhela Bhai, a Rajput warrior who became a martyr in the 1635 Battle of Phagwara, serving under Guru Hargobind.

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Discover the heroic story of Zorawar Singh, the young son of Guru Gobind Singh, and his unyielding spirit in the face of adversity at Fatehgarh Sahib.

BAGHAR SINGH, BHAI, killed in 1740, was the youngest son of Bhai Alam Singh Nachna, of Duburji village in Sialkot district, a warrior in Guru Gobind Singh\'s retinue at Anandpur. His elder brothers, Mohar Singh and Amolak Singh, too, were soldiers and are believed to have died fighting along with their father in the battle of Chamkaur on 7 December 1705. As he grew up, Baghar Singh also joined the ranks of the Khalsa.

CHARAN SINGH, BHAI (1902-1921), son of Bhai Gurdit Singh and Mai Sada Kaur of the village of Kotla Santa Singh in Sheikhupura district, now in Pakistan, was born on 12 Maghar 1959 Bk/26 November 1902. His original name was Karnail Singh and he was renamed Charan Singh when he received the vows of the Khalsa. He attended the village primary school. He had a musical voice and got up a dhadi jatha (band of preachers singing heroic ballads from Sikh history to the accompaniment of small tambourines called dhads and a sarangi, a stringed instrument). He himself played the sarangi.

DASAUNDHA SINGH, BHAI (1892-1921). one of the Nankana Sahib martyrs, was born on 28 August 1892, the son of Bhai Hira Singh and Mai Man Kaur of village Haripur, in Jalandhar district. The family later migrated to Chakk No. 91 Dhannuana in the newly developed canal district of Lyallpur, now in Pakistan. Dasaundha Singh was married and was father of two children a daughter and a son when he enlisted in the Jatha or column of Akali volunteers led by Lachhman Singh Dharovali, and attained martyrdom at Nankana Sahib on 20 February 1921. See NANKANA SAHIB MASSACRE

Discover the inspiring story of Ishar Singh Granthi, a devoted Sikh martyr and teacher from Amritsar committed to preserving Sikh heritage.

Explore the life of Bhai Kesar Singh, a martyr of the Nankana Sahib Massacre. Learn about his journey from a simple peasant to an Akali hero.

Discover the legacy of Man Singh, a brave warrior who fought alongside Guru Gobind Singh and survived the Battle of Chamkaur. His story inspires the Nihang Sikh order.

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The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.