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Akali Phula Singh Nihang (born Phula Singh; 1 January 1761 – 14 March 1823) was an Akali Nihang Sikh leader. He was a saint soldier of the Khalsa Shaheedan Misl [2] and head of the Budha Dal in the early 19th century. He was also a senior general in the Sikh Khalsa Army and commander of the irregular Nihang of the army.
When in 1823, the Governor of Peshawar failed to profer the agreed upon tribute to Maharaja Ranjit Singh the Sarkar Khalsa forces, led by Akali Phula Singh, General Hari Singh Nalwa, Fateh Singh Attariwala, and Prince Sher Singh and of course the Maharaja advanced towards Peshawar.
Phoola Singh Ji was a renowned general of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. He was born in the Jat Sarao family of Sardar Ishar Singh. He performed great services for the Sikh nation and gurdwaras by activating the Akali Dal.
Akali Phula Singh was against Europeanizing the Khalsa Forces, he believe more in the fighting qualities of Khalsa blessed by Guru Gobind Singh. Ranjit Singh was a statesman who foresaw that he could utilize a well disciplined army to subdue the whole of Punjab and to face British.
Akali Phula Singh Nihang (born Phula Singh; 1 January 1761 – 14 March 1823) was an Akali Nihang Sikh leader. He was a saint soldier of the Khalsa Shaheedan Misl [2] and head of the Budha Dal in the early 19th century. He was also a senior general in the Sikh Khalsa Army and commander of the irregular Nihang of the army.
After Guru Gobind Singh's time, during the time of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, there was a purely devoted fearless Khalsa named Akali Phula Singh. After taking a hukam from the Guru he wouldn't delay his battle plan to attack at dawn.
Nihangs (also: called Akalis) are a very famous and prestigious armed Sikh order. Early Sikh military history is dominated by the Akali Sikh military order that is particularly noted for the many famous military victories they won while being heavily out-numbered.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh called Akali Phula Singh and his jatha to Lahore to fight in Kasur. Jodh Singh Ramgarhia and Hari Singh Nalwa were also called in to help. On the morning of February 10, 1807, Akali Phula Singh and his soldiers led the attack on the Muslim Ghazis. Two battles were fought outside the city, and the Sikhs won both.
Akali Phula Singh Ji was the mukh sewadar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib and a very brave and famous General of Maharaja Ranjit Singh at the time. The Gurdwara and tower (burj) are in memory of Akali Phula Singh Ji.
Jan 4, 2024 · The Nihangs were the ones who finally brought them under control, earning their leader, Akali Phula Singh, a lot of respect in the Sikh empire. The Maharaja acknowledged that his rule was made possible by the Khalsa, emphasizing its spiritual importance.
