Saragarhi Day 2021: Netizens Salute 21 Brave Sikh Soldiers Who Fought Against Over 10,000 Afghans During Battle of Saragarhi in 1897
Remembering the valiant soldiers of 36 Sikh Battalion, who were only 21, but took on 10,000 Afghans at the "Battle of Saragarhi", today is the 124'th anniversary of the "Battle of Saragarhi".
It has been 124 years since the "Battle of Saragarhi", the last-stand battle fought before the Tirah Campaign on September 12, 1897, between the British Raj Sikh soldiers and Afghan Tribesmen.
Here are some Netizens Tweets Saluting Brave Sikh Soldiers:
Today is #SaragarhiDay. #OTD 124 years ago, 21 #Sikh soldiers defended the hilltop station of #Saragarhi against overwhelming odds. pic.twitter.com/y1IEEMjP7Q
— British Army (@BritishArmy) September 12, 2021
Battle of #Saragarhi & Battle of #Bhima_Koregaon both had Indian soldiers fighting for the British, but only one got a Bollywood film. The Battle of Saragarhi is celebrated by governments and media, whereas Bhima Koregaon is celebrated only by the Dalits. https://t.co/amyHX2tB79
— Dilip Mandal (@Profdilipmandal) September 12, 2021
The Battle of #Saragarhi is considered to be one of the greatest last stands in military history.
Twenty-one soldiers from the 36th Sikh Regiment of the British Indian Army fought to the death against thousands of Afghan tribesmen. The battle took place on 12 September 1897. pic.twitter.com/StqtrCR3t1
— Wolves Council (@WolvesCouncil) September 12, 2021
On this day 124 years ago in 1897, 21 soldiers of 36 SIKH Regt fought valiantly against 10,000 Afghans at #Saragarhi. This was one of the bravest fight ever and best stand in History.#India #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/5T8kFqffml
— Organiser Weekly (@eOrganiser) September 12, 2021
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