Akali Hanuman Singh
Baba Hanuman Singh | |
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Mural of Hanuman Singh from Gurdwara Baba Atal Rai in Amritsar, circa 19th century | |
| Jathedar of the Akal Takht | |
| In office 1823–1846 | |
| Preceded by | Phula Singh |
| Succeeded by | Prahlad Singh |
| 7th Jathedar of Buddha Dal | |
| In office 1823–1846 | |
| Preceded by | Phula Singh |
| Succeeded by | Prahlad Singh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hanuman Singh November 1755 |
| Died | January 1846 (aged 90) |
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Baba Hanuman Singh (November 1755 – January 1846), also known as Akali Hanuman Singh or Amar Shaheed Baba Hanuman Singh, was a Nihang Sikh and was the 7th Jathedar of Budha Dal and Jathedar of Akal Takhat. He was the successor of Akali Phula Singh. He was the first one among Nihang Sikhs who fought against the British. He attained martyrdom during a battle with the British and Patiala State in 1846.