'Saragarhi Day' - National Campaign Launched

[anglosikh]

Fought in the barren and hostile terrain of the North West frontier on 12th September 1897, the battle of Saragarhi, in which 21 Sikh soldiers valiantly fought and died defending their post against insurmountable odds, is alarmingly neglected in the pages of modern history.

This year's Heritage Shared will feature the launch of ASHT's nationwide 'Saragarhi Day', aimed at increasing awareness of this brave episode in British military history.

The campaign was recently launched at the Imperial War Museum by former head of the British Army, General Sir Richard Dannatt, His Honour Judge Sir Mota Singh QC and Pops from Tigerstyle.

The campaign aims to encourage participation from organisations and individuals including direct descendents of those who served with the Sikh regiment in that action. The launch will be followed by events at key locations across the country.

"The British, as well as the Indians, are proud of the 36th Sikh Regiment. It is no exaggeration to record that the armies which possess the valiant Sikhs cannot face defeat in war." Queen Victoria

For further details of how you can support the campaign and be involved in various activities visit: www.asht.info/saragarhi and join our Facebook page, search 'Saragarhi: Tradition Never Dies'

[Mehtab Singh]

VAHEGURU