Ishar Singh (havildar)
Ishar Singh | |
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A sketch of Havildar Ishar Singh | |
| Birth name | Ishar Singh |
| Born | 1858 |
| Died | 12 September 1897 (aged 38–39) |
| Allegiance | British India |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Service years | 1876–1897 |
| Rank | Havildar |
| Commands | 36th Sikhs |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Indian Order of Merit Indian Distinguished Service Medal |
| Spouse |
Jiwani Kaur (m. 1893–1897) |
| Relations | Sardar Dulla Singh (father) |
Havildar Ishar Singh, IOM, IDSM (1858 – 12 September 1897), was an Indian soldier and war hero of the 36th Sikhs. He was known leading the regiment on a last stand against the 10,000-12,000 strong Pashtun tribesmen with only 20 other men at the Battle of Saragarhi. After sustaining enough resistance, Singh was fighting alone but refused to surrender and fought to the death along with the rest.