MOHRA, a Brahman of Wazirabad in Gujranwala district (now in Pakistan Punjab), was the brother of Prema involved in the Prema conspiracy case. Both brothers had earlier served under the Dogra raja, Gulab Singh. After the arrest of his brother in May 1847, Mohra joined Bhai Maharaj Singh, a Sikh revolutionary leading a resistance movement against the British. He was with him in Jammu and again joined him at Sujoval, near Batala. It was at his suggestion that a plan was made to rescue Maharaja Duleep Singh from British hands.
References :
1. Ahluwalia, M.L., Bhai Maharaj Singh. Patiala, 1972
Background and Early Service
Mohra was a Brahman from Wazirabad in the Gujranwala district (now in Pakistan Punjab) who had earlier served under the Dogra raja, Gulab Singh. He was the brother of Prema, another figure associated with the conspiracy. Their service under Gulab Singh provided them with firsthand experience of the political and military intricacies of the time.
Involvement in the Prema Conspiracy
After the arrest of his brother Prema in May 1847, Mohra joined forces with Bhal Maharaj Singh—a Sikh revolutionary determined to resist British dominance. Mohra’s association with Maharaj Singh took him first to Jammu and later to Sujoval, near Batala. It was at his suggestion that a plan was devised to rescue the young Maharaja Duleep Singh from British custody, a move aimed at restoring Sikh sovereignty.
Legacy of Resistance
Mohra’s actions during this turbulent period underscore the broader resistance among Sikh revolutionaries against British rule. By participating in the Prema conspiracy, he not only aligned himself with the anti-colonial struggle but also contributed to the collective efforts to reinstate indigenous leadership in Punjab. His role, albeit part of a larger movement, remains a notable chapter in the history of Sikh resistance against foreign intervention.
