Akali Hanuman Singh
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Baba Hanuman Singh (1755 – 1846),[1] also known as Akali Hanuman Singh or Amar Shaheed Baba Hanuman Singh, was a Nihang Sikh and was the 7th Jathedar of Budha Dal and Jathedar of Akal Takhat.[2] He was the successor of Akali Phula Singh.[3][4] He was the first one who fought against the British. He attained martyrdom during a battle with the British and Patiala State in 1846.
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Baba Hanuman Singh | |
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Jathedar of the Akal Takht | |
In office 1823–1846 | |
Preceded by | Phula Singh |
Succeeded by | Prahlad Singh |
7th Jathedar of Buddha Dal | |
In office 1823–1846 | |
Preceded by | Phula Singh |
Succeeded by | Prahlad Singh |
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Born | Hanuman Singh November 1755 Naurang Singh Wala, Firozpur, Punjab |
Died | 1846 (age 90–91) Sohana, Mohali, Punjab |
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