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Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji (The Battle of Chamkaur)

Sahibzada Ajit Singh crossed the Sarsa, then in spate, along with his father, his younger brother, Jujhar Singh, and some fifty Sikhs. Further reduced in numbers by casualties at the hands of a pursuing troop from Ropar, the column reached Chamkaur in the evening of 6 December 1705, and took up position in a garhi, a highwalled fortified haveli (house). The attackers, their numbers since swelled by reinforcements from Malerkotia, Sirhind and from among the local Ranghars and Gujjars, soon caught up with them and threw a tight ring around Chamkaur.

The Champion of the Khalsa 'Hari Singh Nalwa'

Hari Singh Nalwa's performance as an administrator and a military commander in the North West Frontier remains unmatched. Two centuries on, Britain, Pakistan, Russia and America have been unsuccessful in effecting law and order in this region. Hari Singh Nalwa's spectacular achievements exemplified the tradition established by Guru Gobind Singh such that he came to be hailed as the "Champion of the Khalsa".

Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji

Baba Banda Singh Bahadur (16 October, 1670 - 9 June, 1716) (Lachhman Dev alias Madho dass Bairagi), originally from the Jammu region, is revered as one of greatest Sikh warriors as well as one of the most hallowed martyrs of the Khalsa Army. The Khalsa were engaged in a prolonged fight against the cruel Mughals, who were practising their tyranny and terrorism. His confrontation with the Mughal administration in Northern India, though brief, was strong and vigorous enough to shake the foundations of this evil empire.

Akali Nihang Singhs (The Warriors)

Nihangs (also: called Akalis) are a very famous and prestigious armed Sikh order. Early Sikh military history is dominated by the Akali Sikh military order that is particularly noted for the many famous military victories they won, often while they were heavily out-numbered. The Nihungs have historically been held in great affection and respect by Sikhs due the pivotal role they have played in Sikh history and Sikh military history in particular. The Nihang's activities are currently mostly ceremonial, as it is peace time but in times of war for the Sikh religion the Akalis have historically spear-headed the attack on the enemy.

Mata Bhag Kaur Ji

Mai Bhago also known as Mata Bhag Kaur was a Sikh woman who led Sikh soldiers against the Mughals in 1705. She killed several enemy soldiers on the battlefield, and is considered to be a saint warrior by the Sikhs. She was the sole survivor of the battle of Khidrana, i.e. Battle of Muktsar (fought on 29 December 1705); was a daughter of Bhai Mallo Shah, granddaughter of Bhai Pero Shah, the younger brother of Bhai Langah, a Dhillon Jatt Chaudhary of 84 villages who had become a Sikh during the time of Guru Arjan, the fifth Sikh Guru. She was the only sister of four brothers.

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SGPC announces bravery award for Kaleke

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SGPC chief Avtar Singh Makkar (2nd from L) and US Embassy official Chad Thornberry at the Golden Temple
SGPC chief Avtar Singh Makkar (2nd from L) and US Embassy official Chad Thornberry at the Golden Temple.
The SGPC today announced gold medals as bravery award on Satwant Singh Kaleke (posthumously) and US police official Lt. Brian Murphy for saving several lives during the Wisconsin gurdwara shootout on August 5.

SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar made the announcement following the ‘bhog’ ceremony of ‘Akhand Path’ organised for the peace to departed souls at the Golden Temple Complex. The ceremony was also attended by US Embassy officials Chad Thornberry and A. Sukesh.

Earlier, Makkar said he recently met the US Ambassador and told her that the US should initiate concrete measures to redress the identity issue of Sikhs as a number of Sikhs were attacked post-9/11 due to mistaken identity. He said the SGPC will give an aid of Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of two Sikh preachers who were killed in the shootout.

 Patiala village remembers its honest, but ambitious son 

Satwant Singh
Patiala, August 12
For the residents of Dugal village in Patiala, Satwant Singh Kaleke was an honest but ambitious man. He left the village almost three decades ago in pursuit of greener pastures in the US.
After doing menial jobs initially, Kaleke struck gold when he entered gas business. He later went on to own several gas stations. He was associated with the Oak Creek gurdwara in Wisconsin for the last 18 years. His last prayers are also scheduled to be held in the same shrine tomorrow. A large number of Sikhs are likely to participate in the ritual.
Kaleke was related to noted NRI Darshan Singh Dhaliwal, who also shifted to the US around the same time and rose to be a millionaire. The death occurred at a time when Dhaliwal’s daughter Tina Kaur was slated to marry a US citizen today (August 11) in Mequon, Wisconsin.
Darshan Singh is the elder brother of Punjab Cabinet Minister Surjit Singh Rakhra, who is married to Kaleke’s sister Harinder Kaur.
Harinder Kaur, who was already in the US to attend her brother’s ‘bhog’ ceremony, said, “Satwant was a gentleman. If approached, he would always help his friends, Dugal residents and for that matter, anybody in need.”
Shootout eyewitnesses said Kaleke confronted the attacker, a former US soldier who was also gunned down later, as he opened fire at the devotees inside the gurdwara.
“My uncle lived up to his reputation of being a devout Sikh. His bravery will keep on inspiring the younger generations,” said Vijay Kaleke, resident of Dugal village.
Kaleke had shifted to the US along with his four brothers around two decades ago. While the rest stayed put there and made a fortune, one of the brothers, Amarjit Singh, returned as he was serving in the Punjab Government.
Satwant Singh is survived by two sons, one of whom is Amardeep Kaleke, an Emmy award winner in the category of documentaries.

SikhKaum News Service

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