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Saragarhi Day Commemoration in Wolverhampton 2012

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Channel: Sangat Television · 2012 · Education

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APS Mann presents this exclusive show on 'Saragarhi Day' commemoration event which was held on 12 Sep 2012 at Cenotaph, Lich Gate War Memorial Gardens, Wolverhampton.  There was a civic wreath laying and 'last post' ceremony to commemorate the gallant sacrifice of this Sikh regiment.  

Later in the day there was also a special talk recounting the battle of Saragarhi which re-lived the bravery and courage displayed in this epic encounter at Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara in Wolverhampton.  

The event formed part of the ASHT's national campaign 'Saragarhi: Tradition Never Dies' which was launched in Sep 2010 to highlight this battles 'hidden' history. 

The programme also shows excerpts from the fantastic 'Sikhi' exhibition space which had been prepared by young team of volunteers featuring the Sikh Gurus, Sikh Empire, the Jawans to Generals exhibition and much more.  

Saragarhi was one of the greatest military last stands in the annals of war.  The battle occurred on 12 September 1897 on the North West frontier border, Afghanistan.  21 Sikhs defended a fort against 10,000 armed Invaders.  Over a 7 hour battle the 21 lay down their lives, prevented the enemy from taking a foothold and overrunning the defensive posts along this most treacherous terrain.   

Their extraordinary courage and bravery akin to their Sikh Faith averted a catastrophe for the British Army and India.  

"We may sorrow for the sacrifice of these brave soldiers, but the Sikh nation, while it lasts, will never forget the glory of the defence."
- Lt. Col John Haughton, Commandant, 36th Sikh Regiment 

"...the conduct displayed by the 21 men of the 36th Sikh Regiment whose names were inscribed on the memorial was characteristic of the [Sikh] nation's traditions. It should be kept as an example to others, in order to show how brave men should behave when facing fearful odds."
-  General Sir Arthur Power Palmer (The Times, April 17, 1902)

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

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