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The Battle of Saragarhi was a last-stand battle fought before the Tirah Campaign between the British Indian Empire and Afghan tribesmen. On 12 September 1897, an estimated 12,000 – 24,000 Orakzai and Afridi tribesmen were seen near Gogra, at Samana Suk, and around Saragarhi, cutting off Fort Gulistan from Fort Lockhart.
Aug 19, 2019 · Captain Jay Singh-Sohal explores the events of 12 September 1897 at the battle of Saragarhi – which saw a British outpost surrounded by 10,000 Afghan tribesmen – and shares the remarkable story of a valiant last stand that would reverberate around the British empire…
Sep 29, 2019 · Saragarhi is the incredible story of 21 men of the 36th Sikh Regiment (currently the 4th Sikh Regiment) who gave up their lives in devotion to their duty. This battle, like many others fought by the Sikhs, highlights the heroic action by a small detachment of Sikh soldiers against heavy odds.
Sep 12, 2021 · The Battle of Saragarhi is considered one of the finest last stands in the military history of the world. Twenty-one soldiers were pitted against over 8,000 Afridi and Orakzai tribals but they managed to hold the fort for seven hours.
Nov 29, 2022 · In what's now known as the Battle of Saragarhi, 21 Sikh soldiers took on 10,000 Afghani rebels in a courageous last stand.
Mar 27, 2019 · Ranked among the top eight battles of world history, the Battle of Saragarhi is the remarkable story of a valiant last stand by 21 soldiers of 36th Sikhs (now the 4th battalion of the Sikh Regiment) who were attacked by 10,000–12,000 Afghans.
Feb 12, 2024 · The remarkable stand of the small group of Sikh soldiers against a thousand tribal attackers in the Battle of Saragarhi has been compared to the historic Battle of Thermopylae, where 300 Spartans held their ground against a massive Persian army in 480 BC.
