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Tara Singh (24 June 1885 – 22 November 1967) was a Sikh political and religious figure in India in the first half of the 20th century. He was instrumental in organising the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee and guiding the Sikhs during the partition of India, which he strongly opposed. [2]
Jun 20, 2024 · Tara Singh was a Sikh leader known chiefly for his advocacy of an autonomous Punjabi-speaking Sikh nation in the Punjab region. He was a champion of Sikh rights against the dominant Hindus, Muslims, and British.
Oct 11, 2023 · Master Tara Singh, born on June 24, 1885, in the village of Haryal, district Rawalpindi, was a prominent Sikh leader who dedicated his life to fighting for the rights and freedom of the Sikh community.
Sep 3, 2020 · His tireless efforts to protect the Sikh community’s interests saw him play a pivotal role in the creation of the linguistic state of Punjab in the 1960s. Sadly, Tara Singh’s legacy and role in Punjab’s history is almost forgotten.
Feb 13, 2024 · A founding member of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and the Shiromani Akali Dal, Master Tara Singh is said to have played a crucial role in guiding Sikhs during the freedom struggle, Partition and the Punjabi Suba movement.
Jun 13, 2017 · From the 1930’s until the end of his days, Master Tara Singh was involved in political activism – termed “agitation” in Indian independence movement parlance – almost without break. First, it was against the British for the control of gurdwaras and appropriate legislative representation for Sikhs.
In the early 1890s, Master Tara Singh (Nanak Chand) was so impressed by the stories of Singh martyrs that he thought of becoming a Keshdhārī Singh. Initiated by Sant Attar Singh in 1901, Master Tara Singh decided to dedicate his life to the service of the Sikh Panth.
