The Battle of Saragarhi, one of the greatest "last stands" in history

The History Guy commemorates the Battle of Saragarhi, one of the greatest "last stands" in history. It was a conflict fought by British Raj Sikh Soldiers and Afghan tribesmen, and took place in British India or modern day Pakistan.
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[@knaik354]

Thank you for making video on this forgotten last stand

[@jip1843]

That is my great grandfather on the very right at 3:09 in the video

[@michaelxx7022]

We have a large Sikh community in Australia. During the recent bushfires they travelled to the firezones with truckloads of food and water for the firefighters and local residents. Their bravery in battle is only exceeded by their generosity to people in need. I can't imagine my nation without them. They're a great people.

[@bruceerwin5430]

I totally agree.

[@raulemmanuelnavarro3599]

Brave soldiers

[@jamess662]

The people in the Sikh community where I’m from are among the best folks I know.

[@davidjackson7715]

Born and bred in Australia , I've visited India , and I totally agree with you

[@randhirbal9502]

😊🙏👍

[@johnbradshaw2902]

In 1944 my father was seriously wounded fighting at Monte Casino, Italy. He was in a ditch that was filling with water so he tied himself to a large bush using his belt hoping this would keep his head above the water. Some time later he was woken by a large man wearing a Turban with a beard. He thought he was dead and it was God waking him. It was a Sikh sergeant, who carried my father for a mile and a half to the nearest medical station. The Sikh left and presumably returned to his unit. I have 5 brothers and 1 sister, if it wasn't for this man none of us would exist. I was a British soldier for over 30 years and served with Sikhs, very honourable, generous and brave people with a great sense of humour and duty. We don't even know the name, unit or anything about this Sikh soldier. As old soldiers my father who is now 98 talk about this man and hope he made it home to his family and lived a long and happy life. What a great man, soldier and above all, what a great Sikh.

[@jeffsmith2022]

Great story...

[@abhisheknanda181]

U realize that Sikhism is a religion it's like calling a Gurkha or Rajput or maratha a Hindu.

[@mikem9001]

@@abhisheknanda181 read on this thread - plenty of Sikhs call themselves Sikhs. Furthermore John Bradshaw was referring to a member of a Sikh regiment.

[@arka67]

my uncle was at Monte Cassino ...

[@rajinderprasadupadhyay2850]

They were Hindu before....but bcuz to fight with invaders they became Sikhs.... Sikhism isn't a relegion actually they opt it to guard Hinduism....they were the selfless protector of Hinduism.. I truly respect all the Sikhs for their contributions..

[@RadioactiveSherbet]

I've worked with several Sikhs. They are some of the nicest people I know.

[@cariboubarbie]

SO?????

[@namesurname7172]

@@cariboubarbie Quiet, jackass.

[@nedisahonkey]

Where I live in Northern California has a very large Sikh population. Couldn't agree more. Very keen to help others, friendly and affable. Also their religions has a requirement to feed all those who come to their places of worship regardless of race, color or creed which I think is pretty awesome.

[@singh-476]

@@nedisahonkey 😊

[@mouija1450]

When my wife and I bought our home (our first home) in upstate NY in 2015, the local corner store/gas station happened to be owned by a Sikh family. Over the past three (going on 4) years, I got to know them very, very well and I would consider them friends and foundationial elements of my neighborhood. I know the mother and son extremely well, and they are endlessly kind and generous. I've only met the father and daughter once or twice. The mother and son are the nuts and bolts of the operation. At the beginning I struck up a friendship with the son, since he tends to work the night shift, when I usually stop in. He just turned 23. At the beginning, his English was limited to very basic greetings, but I would take a bit of time, hang out and converse, which he was super hungry for. He really wanted to become a fluent speaker, but working at a counter you don't get extended conversation. He's a super smart kid and I think I managed to explain a lot of American slang. Nowadays he's definitely fluent, and I can hear that he's losing the heaviness of his accent on a monthly basis, so much so that it's very easy to understand him and he's able to effortlessly communicate complex answers to complex questions that other customers have. He was limited to yes/no/thanks/have a nice day, but now he's got everything from "whats' up" to "U extra bruh" and knows how to give a pound, a high five, thumbs up, daps and anything else a modern American young person needs to understand modern youth culture. Just yesterday the mother was working. I stopped in for my smokes and a six pack of beer and she refused to ring me up because she needed to give me a Christmas gift. I protested, she bobbed her head and said they've been having a very good month and her son says "Mark is a bomb". She shooed me out with free smokes, a sixer of expensive craft beer and a bag of piping hot, homemade pea and potato samosas. As I was going out the door I said (phonetically) "matwanu car dyhan" because that's what the son says to her often when he hugs her like I would my Mom and I think it means I Love You. She started weeping quietly like a grandma, came around the counter and hugged me, so I think I said something good. If a disaster ever happened, they would be the first people I would desperately rush to help after making sure my wife is safe.

[@user-dv8ge8hf1o]

You sir are an example of what being an American should be. I'm Mexican by birth but can pass for white American. When I hear or see an Anglo American making an effort to learn other Americans of different race or birth language or customs it brings me joy. Its times like these that my two tours to Iraq as an infantry Marine seem worthwhile. Thank you for giving me hope for our future.

[@bofts]

Im tearing up! Eat shit

[@BadWebDiver]

That is a great story. You are a great example of cross-cultural humanity.

[@davelawson2564]

what you said without understanding is "Mom take care" ! She welled up !

[@amarendranath2954]

M Ouija You are blessed to have them. Thank you for being liberal, kind and open minded unlike others who are inexplicably racist. God bless you all

[@jasjotdhillon1084]

thanks a lot. i feel so proud of my great great grandfather. he was one of the 21 men at saragarhi battle shaheed Gurmakh singh ji

[@endless__trip]

jasjot dhillon Dasham Pita de Singh si o Una nu Peri Hath lona aa ji Waheguru Ji Da Khalsa Waheguru Ji Di Fateh

[@harpalsingh6411]

22g tusi vi paggdhari hojao...sat Sri akaal ji

[@jaikarbrar8299]

jasjot dhillon may god bless his soul and veere hope krda tusi apne khandan di eh virasat nu sambhal k rakhya hona and eh proud nu vad ton vad lokan nal share krya karo, everybody should know what we sikhs are

[@wbnc66]

My deepest respects to your ancestor. He died as bravelyand as heroically as any man could hope to.

[@sid2112]

Some of his bravery passed to you and you shall pass it on to your offspring. Good to know you're family is in the world.

[@saitshariram3140]

I am a Tamilian, I have always admired Sikh's for their Valour as well as their humbleness..Great people..with love and respect.

[@RanbirSingh-or6bu]

SARAGARHI: Till the last bullet, till the last breath , till the last Man. God bless

[@baktashsana9266]

What a great fighters who never fought for their freedom salute sucha braves who fight for their masters to the last bullet to the last breath .... Although the people in Khyber pass is day more opertunistnist than any creature in the planet

[@jignyasugamingcomedy2434]

BOLLEEEEEEEE SOOOOOOOO NIHAAAAAAAALLLLLLL SAAAASRIAAAAAAKAAAAAAR.

[@yankees29]

Ammo runs out........Sikh officer- “Fix bayonets!”

[@manjotsandhu9539]

@@sulaimanbawari5821 they were not slaves they were loyal, their names were announced front of queen of British and were respected and rewarded for their bravery, they were the bravest Sikh soldiers known back then in British army, I feel terrible and shame for you that you don't know anything about Sikh history

[@m.g.540]

I have never forgot about Saragarhi, they were Lions!

[@camrenwick]

It's a shame that such bravery isn't well remembered. Thank you to those brave men. RIP

[@jonnysimpson7396]

It's because they were aggressors and went to Afganistan to kill innocent.

[@gary6514]

My hometown last week unveiled a magnificent statue to the superb bravery of these Sikh warriors.

[@patrickdurham8393]

I have a Sikh friend who gifted me a tiny sword for my dog tag chain. He said it would remind me of my honor and bravery.

[@astrotatz9247]

Respect

[@alokbalsekar]

The Sikhs wear a steel bracelet on the right wrist. The purpose is threefold. 1. Being made of lowly steel and not precious metal, it reminds one to be humble. 2. When one raises his arm, the bracelet is visible to the wearer, to remind him that his actions should only be for righteous deeds. 3. In battle, it serves as a wrist guard to the sword welding arm.

[@JessiContingenC]

@@alokbalsekar thanks for sharing

[@j0shle0]

One minor thing you omitted was that the signalman didn’t just stop signaling and begin fighting. The fort was a signal post. That’s the only reason it existed, and all of the Sikhs did their duty that day. The signalman requested permission from the commander of Fort Lockhart to stop signaling and take up his rifle, and only did so once that permission was granted.

[@alltimelow2345]

j0shle0 whenever I think of that signalman a part of me always gets choked up. He died like a proper British soldier but most importantly as a good Sikh

[@arnavnarayan2105]

@@alltimelow2345 *like a proper soldier, calling him British IMO is not justice to him.

[@antiquefuturistic]

The signal man actually died after taking down around 20 tribesman

[@R.E.D.gaming]

Could have ran but chose to stay and fight. And to die. Brave beyond belief and they have my eternal respect. Might not be a well known story but i will certainly pass it on when i can.

[@arshdhillon4871]

# Respect

[@MFKR696]

There's a fine line between "bravery" and stupidity. Could have broken contact, gone retrograde and re-engaged from a point of their choosing, but instead chose to die a fool's death, guaranteeing that the enemy obtains their objective. Pretty stupid, no?

[@PoshboyRoy]

@@MFKR696 If you honestly believe a flanking manoeuvre would have been the best course of action given the situation they were in. Then best of luck to you. I wish you well.

[@MFKR696]

​@@PoshboyRoy I was giving an example, bud. A principle, if you will. Nothing more. It has nothing to do with the situation they were in. I was merely pointing out that in most situations, just standing there and waiting to die is not what one would be doing. Countless battles have been won through false retreats followed by intense rear-guard-action. I'm not nearly arrogant enough to claim anything about what I would have done in their position, but I'm less opposed to a suicidal bayonet-charge than I am to just giving up.

[@MFKR696]

@@PoshboyRoy What's the matter? Can't talk shit so now you've got nothing to say?

[@LeeMitchellAcoustic]

The Sikh people are a proud people, and a fiercely noble people, not so normally recognized for their incredible courage...And they so rightly should be!!!! xxxx

[@AbJohn32]

No, they were and are good slaves who fought their own countrymen for British masters.

[@dmdm7690]

Sikh people are hardworking and if they're your friend, they are loyal.

[@ylent1200]

@@arshdhillon4871 you calling Indiana filthy while you are one yourself. Sikhs didn't drop from sky. The Hindus converted into Sikhism. You are just a guy with different religion. Stop self hating

[@GurpreetSingh-oh9iy]

@@AbJohn32 Hahaha i can understand your frustratration 🤣🤣😂😂

[@GurpreetSingh-oh9iy]

@@tollyboy- mate sikhs sacrified their life more than hindus and muslim freedom fighters

[@perihelion7798]

True heroism is not in victory, but standing and dying when all hope of victory is gone. I'm glad there is a celebration every year to remember these brave Sikhs. It should always be so. Here in Texas we revere the men who died at the Alamo, facing certain death and defeat, but never giving up. They set the example that resulted in final victory.

[@laitchdasi]

For me.. True heroism is not fighting for the colonizers but to fight for your own people.. to fight the oppressive.. not the oppressed.. British colonizers ware cruel and killed so many innocent people even in the video you just watched .. he stated that.

[@IronCavalier]

Murad Sheshani So, you speak for the Sikh men who fought for Britain and still do? They have mace their reasons. Don’t try to speak for someone else.

[@laitchdasi]

@@IronCavalier so.. it shows me how you think.. Like Napoleon Bunapart told someone who worked for him as a spy.. how can I trust a betrayer of his own people if am not even your people. Now that's a man who gets my point right.

[@secretscipio]

@@laitchdasi says a man who follows the Religion of Arabs who oppressed his forefathers, raped his mother and humiliated them by Jizya until his ancestors surrendered their ass to Arabs.

[@gamingsingh4004]

Oww yes Sikh regiment of Indian army every year celebrates it as saragarhi day. Narrow minded people say why today’s indians should celebrate something done for the British but the thing is, it is part of Sikh regiments history which today serves with Indian army and is one of the most decorated regiment of army.

[@narjitmankoo8478]

Being a sikh myself and living in England, i would like to thank you for saying that this great event should be remembered. My sikh brothers and sisters have probably not heard of this great event. Thank you again.

[@GaryArmstrongmacgh]

There are many Sikhs in the United States. We are blessed to have them as our fellow citizens. Many of them are doctors and other vital people. Needed to us. Others run businesses and work hard. They take nothing. They give much to our nation.

[@MajorHud]

True warriors, of high discipline. I was never in battle where it seemed that the result would be certain death of all. But there was a saying among soldiers: “When death is inevitable, it’s just a matter of style.” These soldiers went out with style!

[@melvynobrien6193]

Being cut to pieces doesn't seem stylish to me. These men died to support psychopaths intent on robbing the riches of every country possible.

[@toten3114]

@@melvynobrien6193 The stylish bit is that they went out with a bang rather than a whimper.

[@55Quirll]

@@toten3114 Yes, It is better to die a free man, than to live as a slave. Maybe not the same thing here, the Sikhs were ones who did not run, like those at the Alamo, they stayed so the reinforcements could have the time to get to the other forts and save them. War is a disgusting thing but better to defend and die for what you believe in than to fight for the sake of killing.

[@gamingsingh4004]

Idk about style but sikh are not known for being afraid of death or someone who is likely to surrender, sikh actually embrace death, part because it makes your fearless and part because this allows you look into all your options which you otherwise wouldn’t even consider because of the risks these options involved.

[@MrPancake777]

mel obrien I don’t think at the end they cared about who they fought for, but the brothers they stood with against the inevitable

[@someoneelse.2252]

Them Sikhs were more than brave. Tough dudes. Respect.

[@Vancovermycity]

God bless sikhs. Im proud to be one. Also this guy typing above me has to be some dummy. Hes hating and just proving how stupid he is.

[@ziaahad6869]

Vancovermycity haramI your inferiority complex is serious. Get it fixed

[@tj2613]

Saragahi is in pakhtunkhwa, now in northwest pakistan, back in 1895 it was part of afghanistan since Pakistan did not exist and Sikhs were mercenaries for the british army. In other words the had invaded Afghanistan on behalf of the British.

[@jantawarriors4719]

@@ziaahad6869 so you are afghani

[@jantawarriors4719]

@@ziaahad6869 you are parrot i think

[@ericbrooking]

I have a friend who is Sikh, he’s a wonderful man with a great family, I never knew they were such great fighters. Thank you History Guy for the education, I love your channel, the best on the web in my opinion!

[@HowlinWilf13]

The Sikhs were a fierce warlike race which also produced many enormous and powerful men. The combination made for a force to be reckoned with. The Sikh Wars were some of the most serious and strenuous colonial wars that the British fought.

[@TheCaptain0117]

Sikh is the military force created by Hindus, to defend against invading Afghani muslim armies. This is a religion/ race (part of Hinduism) which is groomed as warriors, like Rajputs, Marathas and Gurkhas... Or do called Marshal races.

[@fsckool6894]

They have faced genocide after genocide, first from Islam and now from Hindu fanatics.

[@Msn-bo8tm]

@@TheCaptain0117learn the history of sikhi, sikhi was born out of a revelation, not necessity for self defence against Islamic oppression, but it took that niche when it arose

[@TheCaptain0117]

@@Msn-bo8tm I graduated in Punjab University with subjects on history of Punjab and M Punjabi myself.. dont u teach me with you bullshit and baseless point of view

[@TheDDRED]

That is INCREDIBLE. 21 against 10,000 . Well alright, they were Sikhs and enough said . Bless their courageous noble fierce Sikh hearts.

[@Maxawsomeness_1995]

Guns vs swords

[@rdj2640]

@@Maxawsomeness_1995 lol, Guns,sward vs Guns.

[@Msn-bo8tm]

@@Maxawsomeness_1995you can research it, it was guns vs guns

[@bobjohnson9820]

I first met a Sikh when I was about 6 or 7 years old. we were living in Panama and he was a member of the 8th Special Forces Group. He wore a green turban with a flash and the unit insignia centered on the front of the turban instead of a green beret. In those days in special operations units you could get away with that, especially if you were far away from the flagpole. He was also the only soldier around there with a beard. This would have been in the early sixties.

[@jamesmurdoch9805]

Sikhs are now permitted to wear the turban as part of their uniform in the US Armed Forces.

[@herodotus1601]

turban holds religious importance to Sikhs . Though not all sikh wear turban or grow beard but it is necessary to wear turban on the wedding day . ❤

[@fartwet1355]

It was really dumb not letting them wear something military looking but still a turban when they don’t have a helmet on. And as far as beards go a neatly trimmed beard still looks professional anyway. I’m glad we wised up. I don’t want to think about how many badasses we could have had in the ranks that couldn’t join because of a hat. Stupid.

[@gamingsingh4004]

Fart Wet a sikh is not to trim his beard.. if you going to trim why not go all the way and shave and cut hairs too.. why go half way? For military in case of Sikhs beards and turbans have rules. Just because you are allowed to grow beard and hair dont mean you can go all caveman ;p and have that big beard all open. -Beard is tied down so it is dont add more than few millimetres over your face.there are several methods to do this under army rules and regulations and If your beard isnt long enough to be properly tied down u wear a net cloth over your beard. (If you are confused what it means just google ‘sikh regiment’ and go to images) -same goes for turban as well, turban comes in all shapes, size, colours and there are different turbans which goes with combat uniform and ceremonial uniform. And this colour and style combination changes from regiment to regiment. At the end of the day you need to make a soldier.

[@fartwet1355]

You are right

[@pheenix42]

'Go and tell the Spartans,' indeed.

[@Sociologist66]

Indians soldiers were so brave and honourable in both World Wars. I really respect and admire them.

[@shastrapraman1717]

My greatest Salutes to all 21 shahids.

[@vergabghosh1878]

@Bulletproof * Shahid....in hindi/urdu/punjabi comes from farsi.....which borrowed it from arabic..... it's shoheed in bengali by the way.....the pronounciation differs while visiting different places of northern India.....

[@k.s.104]

Vergab Ghosh It’s actually spelt “Shaheed” in Panjabi.

[@Amar-fu7eq]

@Bulletproof*0093 martyr

[@tedthesailor172]

That's astonishing and I'd never heard of it before. The siege makes Rorke's Drift or even Thermopylae seen like picnic parties. Kudos to those brave, brave soldiers...

[@rteetfghhv3785]

Ted thesailor This guy is lying just check Authentic Afghan history

[@kumarabhishek6709]

@@rteetfghhv3785 authentic afghan history will write that our guys got their ass whopped right ,right ? Hahahahahahahahahahaha

[@siegfriedia9986]

this is a fake story lol. it's pathetic that this guy retells that fairy-tale

[@abhilashpatra8997]

You can watch movie "Keshari" which is a documentary of battle of saragadi

[@abhilashpatra8997]

@@rteetfghhv3785 u dont know anything. Queen victoria also mantioned about this fight in britain parliament

[@gurlehmbersingh6923]

21 super sikhs. great job superb video sir👍

[@adamfirst3772]

these “super sikhs”.. were and are mercenary traitors.. and the best lap-dogs britain ever owned.. they helped the british invade and enslave india and the majority of the world.. the true heros were and are the afghans.. who resisted 100 years of british invasions.. followed by 70 years of soviet and american invasions.. which they are to this day resisting.... but yeah.. those heroic sikhs held out for a whole 6 hours!.. IN A MOUNTAIN TOP FORT!!!! lol

[@HankD13]

Growing up in a post colonial Kenya, I read a great deal of (often idealised) boys own stories and adventures. Saragarhi, one among many, was a story from my childhood, and it wonderful to hear it aired properly for todays history buffs. Thank you once again for a wonderful channel.

[@adityarai4365]

No , we remembered that heroism !! They are my people and I'm very proud to be an Indian 😍😘 and yes , a bollywood movie is going to be released showing the heroism of those HEROES !!

[@kuljeetsingh8395]

Thank you sir for honouring our ancestors valour and bravery. We owe you respect deep from our heart.

[@niceandwise1474]

they seems to be mercenaries who fought on behalf of the invader.... shame

[@altGoolam]

I wouldn't be so considerate, if I knew the number of racists taking heart from the video.

[@lifeissong9620]

@@niceandwise1474 fuck off

[@kurapatichaitanya705]

@IamDon9999 If you were in their place you wouldn't even have balls to fight .Calling others pimps is bravery for you

[@arvindrajashekar1773]

@IamDon9999 Nonsense ! they are big hearted people and coming from an ethnic group where soldiering was always a noble profession I find your comments offensive. the sikhs also participated in the freedom movement remember Bhagat Singh and Udham Singh! Yes the sikhs and Punjabis have contributed in numbers to the Indian Army, they dont dominate it.

[@iandamianluciferwilson7385]

Another interesting 7 odd minutes of history. The soldiers of the British Army are proud to have 2 of the most fiercest peoples fighting alongside us, The Gurkhas and the Sikhs.

[@adelshah6549]

These traitors betrayed there own nation by siding with a foreign enemy who went on to kill rape and burn villages to the ground on whoever resisted so the British can loot India of its natural resources. I'm glad you are proud of that!

[@leo2312]

@@adelshah6549 Own nation? I'm pretty sure India didn't exist back then, India became what it is today after it's independence in 1947. India was never united, these Sikhs just preformed their duty which was to serve the British military, if they surrendered they would've been excuted by the tribes, if they deserted, they would gave charges of treason.

[@moreovernostalgia214]

@@adelshah6549 yup like whole indian people were fighting along side British annex Panjab .(Khalsa Raj) We also liberated India though. So chill brother.

[@nickames3808]

Yep! GURKHAS have fought To The Death more than once to the benefit of "The Empire" as well. Gurkhas and Sikhs operate on the Death Before Dishonor philosophy

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

You forgot to mention the Chindits.

[@grandadmiralzaarin4962]

This battle deserves more recognition.

[@amjadkhan-jv6xj]

Respect to brave men, whatever religion they come from.

[@singhsaab27790]

We are sikhs.... World's 5th largest religion.

[@rdj2640]

@@singhsaab27790 No we are Khalsa,and son of Guru Gobind singh Ji.

[@macnutz4206]

Great story. those Sikh troops do deserve to be remembered. Super cool pith helmet. My normally hazel eyes are green with envy.

[@nelioanderson5315]

Sikhs believe in one God. But accept all religions as different paths of endeavor to be with God. Well that's what my sikh buddy explained to me. Crazy last stand though

[@OldglenSea-cw4ps]

Your buddy lied.

[@someinv6320]

@@OldglenSea-cw4ps May you explained!

[@anane79]

@@someinv6320 they do believe in one deity.

[@arhanya8552]

Different deity is considered to be manifestations of same universal God or Energy whatever u may call it. Ppl may choose different deities as per their own temperament. Devtas r just elevated beings who r also on the path of realising god but bec of their good deeds and karna they can guide other humans in spiritual as well as wordly path. All Hindus and Sikhs and eastern religion understand this but I guess those evangelicals who r in the business of getting new converts for church will never tell u this.

[@user-go8fs2vq9z]

Sikhs are pagans

[@herodotus1601]

No one should compare spartans , sikhs gorkhas ,afgans or any other force with each other . All of them fought in different situations . I have so much respect for spartans and greek history . As a sikh I was tought of every story of our culture . But the good thing is we were also tought about the bravery of Afgans , Gorkhas and Marathas ❤

[@HARPREETSINGH-13w]

👍👍

[@herodotus1601]

@IamDon9999 did you not get my point ? Was i defending punjabis in any way ? I am proud of my rich history . If you think punjabis are cowards than it's your thinking . There are cowards everywhere . Lots of armies and divisions in ww surrendered . Are they cowards too? I am saying that these forces should not be compared . Looks like you have pure hatred for punjabis and you are calling them pimps and cowards😂😂 do you even know their whole history . Cowards and pimps don't fight foreign forces for decades and centuries .

[@SanM16]

I'm a proud Indian guy! I feel proud to say you really don't need deadly weapons to win a war but courage and confidence will lead you to victory. Be it Gorkha, Sikh, Assam, Maratha or Madras regiment all are equally respected in India. Jai Hind!

[@Jin-Ro]

We have many Sikhs in the British Army today.

[@tepastrick2276]

I think that there are a lot of sicks. ;-)

[@baboolaal9471]

@Liverpool 11 The post is about low-life dogs from the past not the future of the present ones. Still one with conscious,dignity & self-respect , can't be proud of the disgraceness of his/her great great grandfather but ashamed.......Period.

[@50calorie82]

@ Baboo Laal Langoor Really then why 28% Bhramin rest were Mahar Hindus and Muslim’s joined East India Company that started from Kolkata and willfully as obedient Dog eating human excrement attacked Sikh empire , only got offended after 1857 rebellion because beef and pork fat was used to make cartridges with.... oh please, they were the first one to join the British.

[@niceandwise1474]

just mercenaries

[@cplcabs]

@@baboolaal9471 you seem to forget that it was the Indian leadership that made deal with British traders that allowed the British to govern India. If they had not bent over backwards like slimy dogs then history could have been a lot different and people might have some respect for India.

[@50calorie82]

Thanks for not letting world forget Sikh contribution. Salute to Sikhs.

[@niceandwise1474]

hhhhhhhhhhh.... contribution of helping the invaders... traitors

[@50calorie82]

@ Nice and Wise Oh really , what were Muslims and Hindus , Bhramins doing in East India Company? So please get some education. While they were helping East India Company to take over Sikh Khalsa Empire. This nice and wise is a sarcasm.

[@niceandwise1474]

​@@50calorie82 Gandhi was the one who worked for the independence of India ... while Sikh just worked as mercenaries with the British ..and u proud of that.. shame!

[@niceandwise1474]

​@@50calorie82 Gandhi was the one who worked for the independence of India ... while Sikh just worked as mercenaries with the British ..and u proud of that.. shame!

[@50calorie82]

@Nice and Wise No shame is you , quite obliviously, you have forgotten Jinha and Sikh contributions. But that is normal behaviour of low life trolls !!!

[@Hawaiian80882]

I've always appreciated the warrior Spirit of the Sikh's, Semper Fi to my Sikh brothers and sisters serving our Nation...

[@vadirajnaragund4913]

Thank you for making video on one of the forgotten last stands of brave sikh warrior. Its a really nice gesture, its a very nice video. Looking forward to some more great videos from you. Thanks again.

[@stoneroses13]

Respect for the Sikhs!

[@ExulansDiomedea]

I live in Canada. Our minister of defence is a Sikh Canadian

[@simplythebest4341]

Canadians

[@simplythebest4341]

I am just playing

[@simplythebest4341]

But Canada is starting to go to ship based on all of its virtue

[@rsingh4328]

Trishanku Verma think about your killer and robber pm narendera modi

[@rsingh4328]

admin8446 doesn’t matter, it’s acussed by your sex prosecutors law system and paid media

[@freddawson6432]

Events like this should be told of and memorialized for every nation. I have met some Sikhs in my travels while in the military. EXTRAORDINARY people! Hearing about this battle and their bravery definitely makes them among the fiercest warriors I have ever heard of. The fact that they fought to the last man and had a kill ratio of over 30 to 1 is amazing. 21 against 12,000 is the stuff legends are made of. This defines the unofficial "soldier's oath", that is it isn't for country, and honor but for the man to your left and to your right.

[@anatolib.suvarov6621]

MORAL OF THIS STORY: Don't mess with the Sikhs.

[@shah4318]

Oo realy . they were puppets of british but we pashtuns ( afghans) were never ruled by any one.

[@abayjeetsingh6356]

@@shah4318 FYI Sikh empire was from Kabul to Kashmir. Sikhs are the reason today Kashmir is not part of Afghanistan.

[@abayjeetsingh6356]

​@@shah4318 Even though Sikhs conquered and invaded majority of current Afghanistan, it was in no manner for the expansion of Empire. It was to enthrone Shah Shuja in Kabul as a vassal ruler where Shah Shuja would eventually have to pay back for the expense of the battles and the Sikh army including taxes.

[@shah4318]

@@abayjeetsingh6356 where were sikhs when ghaznavi with his afghan army attacked india 17 times , where were sikhs at time of mughal,khilji dynasty,etc?

[@ajstsubasa4836]

@@shah4318 Good Point. The answer is Khalsa (Warrior +Saint ,form of sikhs) came into existence in 1699. A little more then a century after Mughals were no more.

[@100forks]

This is how history should have been taught in school. Short, concise and interesting.

[@Prem07891]

Thank u from a Sikh

[@ProkopMike]

I truly appreciate your snippets of history. Having grown up in Setauket, NY (think Washington spy rings) and now living in Texas for the last 30 years, life has been a daily history lesson that we can all learn from! Keep charging forward, love your programs!

[@jamesmurphy1480]

It's amazing how we're still fighting for that same valley to this day

[@pam4840]

The only skill Afghani picked up in the last 300 years is fighting. They don't know any other trade such shame for once a most peaceful Buddhist Hindu country that is even mentioned in the 5000-year-old Hindu epics

[@Aman_PB03_Hr25]

Great Ranjeet singh conquered Afghanistan.

[@Daylon91]

First time ive heard of this battle. Great job covering it man. There is so much out there not mentioned because who knows sometimes

[@vijay38310]

We jat can do this only

[@50calorie82]

Sat Sri Akaaaal!!!

[@poorpauly1308]

Largely forgotten until now. Great video. Love your channel.

[@MrJokerh61]

Thanks for sharing fantastic story of bravery 🇮🇪☘️

[@Albert-Mag...]

I'm a 62 YO Vancouverite BC Canada ...Just found out about this history ...we have a very large Sikh population here ....Thanks for the great presentation of the facts ...... P.S. I remember my day always used to quote some India movie '' you're a better man than i gunga din'' Not sure it's oragin but sounds like a Sikh ....

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

Albert Mag that line is from a poem by Rudyard Kipling.

[@randhawaz1]

Rudyard Kipling lived in Lahore, the national capital of Punjab during Sikh rule.

[@dalebrown6716]

Cary Grant was in the movie Gunga Din from the Thirties...great flick‼️

[@rajinderdhanjal8568]

Thank you for this and Salute to these sikhs

[@uthmaniyah1556]

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[@uthmaniyah1556]

The most cowards army use Human shield 😠😠

[@og1689]

Incredible bravery. Thank you, History Guy!

[@eddyaruda486]

Just another incredibly awesome video! Thank you so much!

[@sameyers2670]

Once again another really interesting video and something I had never heard of. Thank you History Guy.

[@mrpirate3470]

Sikh Troops, Hard as nails

[@adelshah6549]

They are hard for the British in return for a visa for there family. When it comes to there own people they will sell you out fucking traitors

[@GurpreetSingh-oh9iy]

@@adelshah6549 Haha 80 to 90 % sikhs sacrified their lives for freedom against british govt more than hindus and muslims you are soo hurt after listening this i can understand that dont worry

[@GurpreetSingh-oh9iy]

@Bego Bego What are you talking about

[@AK_AVFC]

pathans were way more brave and fierce

[@markrutledge2593]

I stumbled on this unlikely TV series and watch all 62 episodes. I was filled with pride and emotion for these brave soldiers

[@altheliterate]

You perform a service to history to remember that all others have forgotten. Well done sir.

[@Gamer_furry_560]

Nice explanation sir

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

Thank you!

[@neilwilson5785]

I did not know about this action before, and have been educated!

[@BhupinderKhurana]

@@TheHistoryGuyChannel kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHezY2d6ZpqSjq8 This is the trailer of Bollywood movie "Kesari" remembering the Battle of Saragarhi.

[@yolamontalvan9502]

Professor, you have a great channel. I learned a lot history I never knew before. Thank you.

[@emintey]

It's a good thing we have you to remember all this stuff for us History Guy, thank you!

[@garystrong1651]

history guy is what my family calls me. love it and these programs. the small details are what I appreciate most. was, when available, studying history while on out post duty central highlands south viet nam. kept daytime boredom at bay, night time was a different experience. never occurred to me I was being a part of history until visiting a museum and came across some stuff I was a part of. just wanted to get the f outta there. good work history guy, official history guy.

[@mikemiller1646]

The Gurkhas (rightly) have always received high praise. But I think the Sikh units have historically performed with similar bravery and effect.

[@jujharsingh5461]

sikh regiment of indian army is most decorated regiment in whole british commonwealth second is punjab regiment (50% sikhs) while gurkha regiment comes third

[@rockywr]

Especially from the first world war as well.

[@anujmchitale]

@@jujharsingh5461 I doubt that Gurkha regiment comes 3rd. From all the people (military & non-military) I have spoken with, Gurkhas are considered to be the best.

[@tenniskids8697]

Gurkhas are good defenders whereas Sikhs are great attackers as well as defenders !

[@anujmchitale]

@@tenniskids8697 WW2 history will differ with your statement. The famous Gurkhas fought offensive battles as well, for the British empire.

[@grasshopper7370]

Thanks a load for bringing up the real last stand..

[@niceandwise1474]

for telling that u are traitors who fought on behalf of the invaders!!!!

[@DarkoftheMoonVideos]

Thank you for taking your interest in history to the internet. Thank you also that you look at history without judgement or an agenda. So much of recent history is colored by politics. We need to know the truth--not political justification. You are able to explain history concisely, again something I appreciate. Great channel!! Thank you again!

[@sandroblq]

I have just found your channel and I would like to say what a find! Absolutely love the channel.

[@magellan6108]

Just a word on an easily confused point: a citizen of Afghanistan is an Afghan; the money of Afghanistan is the Afghani. Truly heroic deeds for a desperate time. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

That was my mistake, Thank you!

[@ziaahad6869]

Dariush Khorasaani kharkuss lol

[@johncook3125]

I had never heard of this and it is good to have brought back to the world at large.

[@michaelvm47]

Love your show! Can't wait to see something about Wounded Knee 1890 and 1973. Keep up the great work!

[@donb7113]

So much history that is forgotten to time, but you rescue it and bring it back to life. These brave soldiers certainly do deserve to be remembered.

[@venkateshkumar1517]

Sikhs are always a token of HONOUR VALOUR AND SELF RESPECTING HUMAN KIND WARRIORS. They are pride to Indian defence personal. We Indians are always proud of them.

[@d4pp41]

No you ain't! You Hindus are just too scared to fight yourselves...

[@venkateshkumar1517]

@@d4pp41 You have masked your identity and have no shame to do that. Preach and express in transparent manner rather than a man of hit and run.

[@EnkiEnterprises]

@@d4pp41 too scared? In a 10000yr history. They were scared all 10,000?

[@sakbhu001]

I just saw the bollywood movie "Kesari", depicting this very battle today. The battle opens with the attacking party of Afghan tribesmen taking heavy casualties. The battle then pauses with the peace party of tribal leaders moving towards the fort. The commander of the fort, Ishar Singh meets up with them. The mullah (a member of the peace party) insists that they either surrender or abandon the fort ( the fort of saragarhi is strategically located as a heliographic communication post between fort Gulistan and fort Lockhart and they cannot see or communicate with each other without saragarhi. Taking saragarhi would mean cutting off communications between Gulistan and Lockhart) and promises them a safe passage out. He further adds choosing to continue fight means a certain doom for the defending party. To which Ishar Singh politely replies, "we have already won the battle when we chose to make this final stand against all odds. The battle then resumes at 11:05 AM and the defenders fall one by one untill all 21 Sikhs and Khuda daad (an ethnic Pathan cook in the fort) are dead. However, they held the fort untill around 4 PM. The attackers now knew that it was too late to attack either fort Gulistan or Lockhart as the sun was setting and British reinforcements were on the way.

[@syedshoeb2630]

Sakthi Bhuvanesh The Brits were lucky to have such servile servants as these, who didn’t fight against the Masters. Just like the RSS.

[@sakbhu001]

@@syedshoeb2630 The Army always has a special place in the Sikh way of life, as a sardar is expected to be a saint- soldier. They served their gurus, the British and now they serve at various levels in the Indian Army.

[@melntess]

I was joking with my wife that all Bollywood movies have a dance routine in there somewhere. I seriously thought that there was no way a war movie would have a dance routine. Boy, was I wrong. I was only watching it because I respect the Sikh, and have been lucky enough to be friends with some. I would not hesitate going into battle with a Sikh by my side.

[@sakbhu001]

@@melntess Ha ha..Bollywood does this to us.. But on a serious note, you can trust a sardar with your life anytime.

[@Thepourdeuxchanson]

@@syedshoeb2630 All of history is a story of war, conquest, and assimilation. All. There is no servility in the Sikh, but a pride that shines out brightly which makes the British army love and admire them.

[@haveaknifeday]

I’m going to be sharing your video on my Facebook page. Really good job 👏🏼

[@susanf8113]

I am thankful that you told this story.

[@markthomas9769]

Sikh are known worldwide for their valor, integrity and bravery. Moving in military circles, as I have, a few special types are always brought up. The Mau Mau are also such a group. There is a cultural element to this that makes for an interesting study.

[@NelsonStJames]

Extra Creditz brought me here, but your clear and concise explanation made me a subscriber. Well done!

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

Thank you!

[@JohnMassari]

You are a great inspiration, Mr. History Guy!

[@ronb2732]

Simply outstanding content. I love your videos and especially love sharing them with my children. Such a great resource to educate and inspire. Thank you so much for all your hard work it is really remarkable.

[@hotniaoniao]

Thank you for this story about those brave Sikh soldiers. Also, compliments on that very dapper Pith helmet.

[@shinobi650]

One thing my dad taught me about Sikhs is they are honorable and reliable.

[@robkal56]

I enjoy your channel very much, History Guy. I'm not sure how you might do it, but I find the history of technology, in all its forms, to be most interesting and a fascinating insight into those amazing people.

[@NomadicNative]

Outstanding episode!!

[@vespelian5769]

Excellent. Well remembered and well presented. Winston Churchill was involved in the wider 1897 campaign, mentioning it his autobiography My Early Life.

[@navdhillon7912]

So many vids regarding Saragarhi on YT recently and 2 motion pictures in the works. I think people will once again come to know of this epic last stand.

[@lwb8149]

A most valiant story. Thanks History Guy.

[@amansalvara3456]

thanks for this video, regards from Indian Punjab.

[@backchat8086]

Great video and love this period of history.

[@TheDeltathreat]

Sikhs were always there for their fellow brothers and countrymen. The modern Indian society owes a lot to them for standing up against Islamic invaders and tyrants..!! The eldest and strongest of many families became Sikh, so, in a way we are one. Lots of love to our Sikh brothers and everyone else..!!

[@bobsingh5521]

TheDeltathreat Thank you sir.

[@redf7209]

I've only met Sikhs in the UK and found them always admirable and honourable people to work with and though I'm christian I think there is very much to admire in their beliefs and way of life that is advocated by this religion

[@safrazlatif1502]

Hate to put a downer on things but your fellow Sikhs in those days were in fact helping the British invaders and not the Afghans/Indians who were defending their lands. If it wasn't for the Muslims you would be still serving your white British masters.

[@redf7209]

@@safrazlatif1502 The soldiers were there marking boundaries agreed a few years before in 1885 with the Emir of Afganistan and to bring the tribes on the south of this border within British rule. The local tribes rose up at this point due to being agitated by a preacher for a holy war. It was thus not a war for freedom as their religion was never under threat. The forts had also originally been built by the ruler of the Sikh empire a couple of generations earlier so its debatable about who was defending their land.

[@kashifrana7975]

@I M did the Hindus not give majority of Punjab to Muslims. Y don't u respond to him. He is saying truth. Sikhs lost the most in partition

[@slantsix6344]

Great stuff, thanks for posting!

[@mn4056933]

I liked the photos you showed, helped understand the situation!

[@harrykahlon3011]

Proud to be a Sikh.... Love From India(Punjab)

[@neilwilson5785]

Hi from Britain, love to you guys too.

[@laitchdasi]

I don't understand.. so it's honorable to fight for the colonizers?

[@laitchdasi]

@J S ok keep thinking whatever your thinking... I still would appreciate Sikh answer about their point of view.

[@laitchdasi]

@J S why are you so defensive? Say what you want .. if you like to answer am listening..

[@laitchdasi]

@J S how old are you? And what's your education level? If you will answer me please share this basic information about yourself so I understand who it's it that I am taking to.

[@normanboyes4983]

Excellent - I appreciate that.👍

[@deleted5338]

I have heard this story a few time with a few more details, back stories, etc. What an awesome piece of history.

[@runawayian]

I love the professionalism in these videos. I hope they show these in classrooms.

[@songklodsuku7193]

Thai have many race come and decide to stay here, I want to say this that Sikh is outstanding people. and we love to have more of them here.

[@arshad667]

You may like to correct history. These forts and battle for them was not fought in Khyber pass but on smana ridge.....close to kohat. ..and a small town Hangu in pakistan

[@tomhatton3303]

The Sikhs are great warriors. Never to forget the Khalsa.

[@raahgeer7840]

Sikhs

[@Karanvirk09]

Sikhs and Khalsa brother

[@tomhatton3303]

Apologies for the spelling errors. Respect.

[@geoffreytudor5674]

Thanks for this. There was much day-to-day heroism along the frontier in the late 19th century, much tragic loss on all sides, and many untold stories. I am sure we have lost many troops in our modern era from ignorance of the past.