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2021 statue in Wolverhampton, England
A memorial to the Sikh Regiment was unveiled in Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, in September 2021. The 3-metre (9.8 ft) statue by artist Luke Perry commemorates
Sikh_Regiment_Memorial
Infantry regiment of the Indian Army
The Sikh Regiment is an infantry regiment of the Indian Army. It is the most highly decorated regiment of the Indian Army and in 1979, the 1st battalion
Sikh_Regiment
Religious group
the memorial. During World War I, Sikh battalions fought in Egypt, Palestine, Mesopotamia, Gallipoli and France. Six battalions of the Sikh Regiment were
Sikhs
1897 last stand battle in the British Raj
soldier could receive at the time. The Indian Army's 4th Battalion of the Sikh Regiment commemorates the battle every year on 12 September as Saragarhi Day
Battle_of_Saragarhi
1848–49 conflict between the British and Sikh empires
Bombay European regiment, having been sent to take charge of Multan from Diwan Mulraj Chopra, were murdered there; within a short time, the Sikh troops joined
Second_Anglo-Sikh_War
1984 Indian military operation
Battalion of the Sikh Regiment, almost the entire other ranks' strength, mutinied in Sri Ganganagar. The largest mutiny took place in Sikh Regimental Centre
Operation_Blue_Star
Infantry regiment of the Indian Army
its sister regiments, the numeral prefix was removed. Dogra Regiment Units Maximum filled with Rajputs And Sikh. Units of the Dogra Regiment have fought
Dogra_Regiment
Sikh Khalistani militant group
The Dashmesh Regiment is a militant group, and is part of the Khalistan movement to create a Sikh homeland called Khalistan via armed struggle. The Dashmesh
Dashmesh_Regiment
Ritual haircare practice
In Sikhism, kesh or kes (Gurmukhi: ਕੇਸ) is the practice of allowing one's hair (usually only referring to the hair on one's head, beard and mustache)
Kesh_(Sikhism)
Religious community
Westminster Regiment became the first Sikh soldier to guard and watch over the "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" at Canada's National War Memorial. In regards
Sikhism_in_Canada
Infantry regiment of the Pakistan Army
unit). Despite being a Pakistani regiment, the Frontier Force Regiment is also the successor to several Sikh regiments due to their widespread deployments
Frontier_Force_Regiment
Punjabi. Sikhs composed 18 percent of the Indian army and are the most decorated regiment in India. Sikhs composed majority of the Sikh Regiment, Sikh Light
History_of_Sikhism
Recipient of the Indian Order of Merit
1897), was an Indian soldier and war hero of the 36th Sikhs. He was known leading the regiment on a last stand against the 10,000-12,000 strong Pashtun
Ishar_Singh_(havildar)
Religious minority in Italy
Italian Sikhs are a growing religious minority in Italy, which has the second biggest Sikh population in Europe after the United Kingdom (535,000) and
Sikhism_in_Italy
Pioneers and Sikh Light Infantry regiments. The Sikh Pioneers formed originally in 1857 from Mazhabi Sikh and Ramdasia Sikh soldiers served and functioned
Sikh Pioneers & Sikh Light Infantry Association UK
Sikh_Pioneers_&_Sikh_Light_Infantry_Association_UK
Sikh martyr (1696–1704)
Near Sirhind, there is also a memorial dedicated to Mata Gujri, Ajit Singh Fateh Singh Jujhar Singh Martyrdom in Sikhism Harbans Singh, ed. (1992–1998)
Zorawar_Singh_(Sikhism)
Sikh dissident Indian Army officer (1925–1984)
Major General Shabeg Singh, PVSM, AVSM (1 May 1924 – 6 June 1984), was a Sikh Indian military officer-turned militant. He had previously served in the
Shabeg_Singh
Sikh community and special group
follows Sikhism as its religion, as well as a special group of initiated Sikhs. The Khalsa tradition was initiated in 1699 by the Tenth Guru of Sikhism, Guru
Khalsa
Indian, recipient of Param Vir Chakra (1921 – 1962)
British Indian Army in 1936 and served in the 1st battalion of the Sikh Regiment. During the 1962 Sino-Indian War, he was commanding a platoon at the
Joginder_Singh_(soldier)
1845–1846 conflict between the British and Sikh empires
The First Anglo-Sikh War was fought between the Sikh Empire and the British Empire from 1845 to 1846 around the Firozpur district of Punjab. It resulted
First_Anglo-Sikh_War
Hussars Memorial 11th (Prince Albert's Own) Hussars (The Cherry Pickers) Memorial 9th/12th Royal Lancers Memorial 17th Dogra Regiment Memorial 30 Squadron
List of memorials at the National Memorial Arboretum
List_of_memorials_at_the_National_Memorial_Arboretum
Regiment of the Indian Army
the subcontinent. The Gorkhas took part in the Gurkha-Sikh War, the First and Second Anglo-Sikh Wars, Afghan wars, and in suppressing the Indian Rebellion
Gorkha_regiments_(India)
British artist (born 1983)
(2020) Bust of Phil Lynott, West Bromwich Ironbridge Coracles (2021) Sikh Regiment Memorial, Wednesfield (2021) Adrian Shooter, engineer and railwayman, London
Luke_Perry_(artist)
Sikh martyr (1661–1705)
inaugural group of Panj Pyare, or the first group of the Five Beloved in Sikhism. Bhai Himmat Singh was born in 1661 in Jagannath Puri in modern-day Odisha
Himmat_Singh_(Sikhism)
Sikh art Sikh art, also known as the Sikh School, is the artwork created by or associated with Sikhs and Sikhism. Sikh artwork exists in many forms, such
Sikh_art
Sino Indian war Battle
Walong, with the names of 32 martyrs of 4th Sikh Regiment and 17 martyrs of 4th Dogra Regiment. In 2012, a memorial was built in Walong to commemorate the
Battle_of_Walong
Scottish soldier (1787–1846)
command of the Third Infantry Division in the Sikh War. He fell, aged 58, while leading a second charge against Sikh entrenchments at Sobraon. He is buried at
Robert Dick (British Army officer)
Robert_Dick_(British_Army_officer)
Village in Punjab, India
Singh of 47-Sikh regiment martyred in WW1 and his name is engraved on India Gate, New Delhi. His Memorial is also in Neuve-Chapelle Memorial in France.
Mahmudpura
British-Indian soldier and cameraman (born 1920)
was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the 11th Sikh Regiment. Due to disappointment with the regiment's garrison posting in West Bengal and dissatisfaction
Yavar_Abbas
Gurdwara in Delhi, India
the most prominent Sikh gurdwaras, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi, India, and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan
Gurdwara_Bangla_Sahib
Fourth son of Guru Gobind Singh (1699–1704/5)
his Sikhs were under immense pressure as the Mughals and hill chiefs laid siege to Anandpur Sahib, cutting off all supplies and forcing the Sikhs to survive
Fateh_Singh_(Sikhism)
Names of God in Sikhism are names attributed to God in Sikhism by Sikh gurus. Below is a list of some names used by Sikhs for God: The various names for
Names_of_God_in_Sikhism
Sikh Genocide 1984 Memorial
Truth (Sacca dī kandha), is a memorial in New Delhi, India, for Sikhs killed during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The memorial is located in Lutyens' Delhi
Wall_of_Truth
City in Punjab, India
and Lord C. R. Attlee. The Saragarhi Memorial Gurdwara commemorates 21 Sikh soldiers of the 36th Sikh Regiment who died in the Battle of Saragarhi, defending
Firozpur
1846 engagement of the First Anglo-Sikh War
India Company and the Sikh Khalsa Army. The Sikhs were completely defeated, making this the decisive battle of the First Anglo-Sikh War. The battle was
Battle_of_Sobraon
Regiment of the Indian Army
The Mahar Regiment is an infantry regiment of the Indian Army. Although it was originally intended to be a regiment consisting of troops from the Mahar
Mahar_Regiment
Sikhs in Cyprus
Cremation Memorial, specifically dedicated to Sikh soldiers who were accorded the last rites of their religion, which involve cremation. The memorial stands
Sikhism_in_Cyprus
CWGC cemetery in India
cemetery, and a memorial to an additional 917 Hindu and Sikh soldiers who were cremated in accordance with their faith. The memorial was inaugurated by
Kohima_War_Cemetery
Indian Army general
of Actual Control with China. Bali was commissioned into the Sikh Light Infantry regiment of the Indian Army. His career has included a tenure as the Defence
Rashim_Bali
Sikhism is a minority religion in Pakistan with a population of around 16,000 Sikhs, accounting for 0.01% of the national population. Although Sikhs form
Sikhism_in_Pakistan
Indian army officer (died 1962)
Army consisting of soldiers from battalions of various regiments, including 1 SIKH, 2 Sikh LI, 4 Sikh LI and also soldiers from Garhwal Rifles. Singh was
Hoshiar_Singh_(Brigadier)
Religion in Australia
Australian Sikhs number over 210,000 people and account for 0.8% of Australia's population as of 2021, forming the country's fastest-growing and fifth-largest
Sikhism_in_Australia
Maharani of the Sikh Empire
shortly the regnant of the Sikh Empire from 1843 until 29 March 1847. After the Sikh Empire was dissolved on 29 March 1847, the Sikhs claimed her as the Maharani
Jind_Kaur
Figure in Sikh history
who played a role in Sikh history during the period of Guru Gobind Singh. He is remembered by Sikhs for his actions to help the Sikhs cremate the remains
Diwan_Todar_Mal
Battle of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965
defenders had little armoured support from the remaining tanks. The 4th Sikh and 16th Punjab mounted an attack on Pakistani positions held by 17th Punjab
Battle_of_Burki
Sikh religious site in Punjab, India
located in Amritsar, Punjab, India. It is the pre-eminent spiritual site of Sikhism and its holiest site. The gurdwara complex is a collection of buildings
Golden_Temple
Gurdwara in Delhi, India
Guru of the Sikhs. In the early 1950s, the Sikh Panth decided to create a befitting memorial at the holy site where the Ninth Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Teg
Gurdwara_Rakab_Ganj_Sahib
Indian military officer (1916–2005)
He was also the Founder-President of The Sikh Forum. Jagjit Singh Aurora was born to an Arora Khatri Sikh family in Kala Gujran, Jhelum District, Punjab
Jagjit_Singh_Aurora
First Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir from 1846 to 1856
chiefs of the Sikh Empire. Under the imperial and feudal army arrangement, he was entitled to keep a personal army of 3 infantry regiments, 15 light artillery
Gulab_Singh
Peninsula, while Sikhism is an Indian religion founded in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent. Islam means 'submission to god'. Sikhism, despite its
Islam_and_Sikhism
Indian Sikh leader (1755–1846)
something old, something new: The history of the formation of the British-Sikh regiments." p. 63. HumaNetten 36 (2016): 57-80. "nihangsingh.org". Archived from
Akali_Hanuman_Singh
Prominent Sikh leader
(born Phula Singh; 14 January 1761 – 14 March 1823) was an Akali Nihang Sikh leader. He was a saint soldier of the Khalsa Shaheedan Misl and head of the
Akali_Phula_Singh
British administrator, prolific scholar and author
partial translation of the Sikh scripture, Guru Granth Sahib, and Sikh history into English. His magnum opus was The Sikh Religion: Its Gurus, Sacred
Max_Arthur_Macauliffe
Indian Army artillery unit
Class (SIC), Marathas and Sikhs. In May 1946, the regiment was converted to a single class regiment with Sikh soldiers. The regiment has undergone the following
2_Medium_Regiment_(India)
Sikh military commander (1670–1716)
Banda Singh Bahadur (born Lachman Dev; 27 October 1670 – 9 June 1716) was a Sikh military commander of the Khalsa Army. At age 15, he left home to become
Banda_Singh_Bahadur
Historical aspect of modern-day Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Sikh Infantry regiments were brought into the new Indian Army Line by adding fifty to their original numbers:- 51st Sikhs (Frontier Force) 52nd Sikhs
Military history of the North-West Frontier
Military_history_of_the_North-West_Frontier
Founder and first guru of Sikhism (1469–1539)
teacher, mystic and poet, who is regarded as the founder of Sikhism and is the first of the ten Sikh gurus. Nanak is said to have travelled far and wide across
Guru_Nanak
Indian Army regiment
the Second Afghan War, the First Anglo-Sikh War and the Second Sikh War. In 1842, a detachment of the regiment lost 108 men out of 180 engaged in a clash
1st_Horse_(Skinner's_Horse)
Term used for God in Sikhism
omnipresent deity by Sikhs with whom a devotee is able to establish a personal relationship with by following the teachings of the Sikh Gurus. Waheguru is
Waheguru
Singaporean Sikhs are an ethnoreligious group forming a minority community in Singapore. Sikhism has been present in Singapore for centuries, particularly
Sikhism_in_Singapore
Military unit
in February 1846 during the First Anglo-Sikh War. Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Ryan, who had commanded the regiment in the early battles of the campaign and
50th (Queen's Own) Regiment of Foot
50th_(Queen's_Own)_Regiment_of_Foot
War memorial arch in New Delhi, India
"Republic Day 2026: What to know about parade route and the story behind Sikh Regiment's two salutes tradition". Hindustan Times. 26 January 2026. "Republic
India_Gate
Bengal Army officer (1806–1857)
brothers parted company in Calcutta, and Lawrence rejoined his regiment in Karnal on the Sikh frontier, where his elder brother George was now stationed.
Henry Lawrence (Indian Army officer)
Henry_Lawrence_(Indian_Army_officer)
Sikh festival
first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak. One of the most celebrated and important Sikh gurus and the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak is highly revered by the Sikh community
Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab
Infantry regiment of the Pakistan Army
The Baloch Regiment is an infantry regiment of the Pakistan Army. The modern regiment was formed in May 1956 by the merger of 8th Punjab and Bahawalpur
Baloch_Regiment
Sikh Maharaja from 1801 to 1839
November 1780 – 27 June 1839) was the founder and the first maharaja of the Sikh Empire, ruling from 1801 until his death in 1839. Born to Maha Singh, the
Ranjit_Singh
Village in Punjab, Pakistan
Chillianwala fought on 13 January 1849 during the Second Anglo-Sikh War between the Sikh Empire and East India Company. Battle of Chillianwala Chillianwala
Chillianwala
Sikh warrior (1688–1764)
was a Sikh warrior from the 18th century who served under the Shaheedan Misl of the Sikh confederacy. Gurbaksh Singh along with 29 other Sikh warriors
Baba_Gurbaksh_Singh
India's highest military decoration
Khanolkar, the wife of an Indian Army officer, Vikram Khanolkar of the Sikh Regiment, to design the medal for the PVC. Coincidentally, the first PVC would
Param_Vir_Chakra
British military officer (1810–1857)
on 3 June, he preemptively disbanded the local sepoy regiment. A regiment of Sikhs stationed at Varanasi, normally considered 'loyal', revolted. They
James_George_Smith_Neill
Indian Army soldier
temple dedicated to him in East Sikkim. Harbhajan Singh was born into a Sikh family on 30 August 1946 in the village of Sardarpura Distt Faislabad (now
Baba_Harbhajan_Singh
Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1915–1996)
be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Singh was born into a Jat Sikh family in Shahabpur (also spelt Sahabpur), a village in the Nawanshahr district
Gian_Singh_(soldier)
Sikh militants of the Punjab insurgency of the 1980s and 1990s
Chopra, Radhika (December 2010). "Commemorating Hurt: Memorializing Operation Bluestar". Sikh Formations. 6 (2): 119–152. doi:10.1080/17448727.2010.530509
Kharku
Infantry division of the Indian Army
(Royal) Battalion, 11th Sikh Regiment 4th Battalion, 11th Sikh Regiment (up to April 1942) 4th Battalion, 16th Punjab Regiment 1st Battalion, 2nd King
4th_Infantry_Division_(India)
1984–1995 Sikh-nationalist militant uprising in India
Economic and social pressures driven by the Green Revolution prompted calls for Sikh autonomy and separatism. This movement was initially peaceful, but foreign
Insurgency_in_Punjab,_India
Fifth Sikh guru from 1581 to 1606
1563 – 30 May 1606) was the fifth of the ten Sikh Gurus. He compiled the first official edition of the Sikh scripture called the Adi Granth, which later
Guru_Arjan
Regiment in the Indian Army
Soldiers of the Jat Regiment are recruited predominantly from the Hindu Jat community of Northern India (89%) and the rest from Sikh Jats. These Jats are
Jat_Regiment
Sikh cultural and educational organization
Ṭaksāl, Jatha Bhindra(n), or Sampardai Bhindra(n) is an orthodox Khalsa Sikh cultural and educational organization, based in India. They are known for
Damdami_Taksal
The Sikhs engage in various rites and services. Sikh rites include activities they consider essential to the group practice of Sikhism or the expression
Sikh_rites
1914 exclusion of migrants in Vancouver
British Columbia, Canada, on 23 May 1914. Most of the 376 passengers (340 Sikhs, 24 Muslims and 12 Hindus from Punjab province, British India) were denied
Komagata_Maru_incident
Military unit
new class composition of Guides Cavalry was Punjabi Muslims, Sikhs and Dogras. The regiment retained its drab uniform with red facings. Their badge consisted
Guides_Cavalry
Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross (1914-1947)
the annals of VC winners Nand Singh joined the 1st Battalion, 11th Sikh Regiment, Indian Army, in March 1933 and took part in the Waziristan campaign
Nand_Singh
JKNC member executed in 1947
manner, he played an important role in buying time for Indian Army's Sikh Regiment troops who landed in Srinagar once the accession was accepted. Sherwani
Maqbool_Sherwani
Memorial in England
The Memorial to the Brigade of Gurkhas on Horse Guards Avenue, Whitehall, London, was unveiled by Queen Elizabeth II on 3 December 1997. This was the first
Gurkha_Memorial,_London
Memorial in Brighton, England
the memorial, still in Old Steine Gardens, is the Egyptian Campaign Memorial (erected 1888), an obelisk which commemorates the Royal Sussex Regiment's casualties
Brighton_War_Memorial
British Army cavalry regiment
the Battle of Sobraon in February 1846 during the First Anglo-Sikh War. The regiment's title was simplified to the 16th (The Queen's) Lancers in 1861
16th_The_Queen's_Lancers
Indian Sikh Khalsa order member (1661–1708)
with the Sikh guru when he died in Nanded in the Deccan on 7 October 1708. Shortly after, Daya Singh himself died at Nanded and a memorial called Angitha
Daya_Singh
This is a list of things named after the first guru of Sikhs, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar Guru Nanak Open University Patiala
List of things named after Guru Nanak
List_of_things_named_after_Guru_Nanak
Indian Army officer
Sobraon during the First Anglo-Sikh War and at the Battle of Chillianwala and the Battle of Gujrat during the Second Anglo-Sikh War. During the Indian Mutiny
Patrick Grant (Indian Army officer)
Patrick_Grant_(Indian_Army_officer)
to the Fixed Class regiments but the sub-units have troops from more than one ethnicity. e.g. the Punjab Regiment comprises Sikhs, Punjabis and Dogras
Infantry_of_the_Indian_Army
Historical route taken by Guru Gobind Singh
route taken by the tenth Sikh guru Gobind Singh from Anandpur Sahib to Talwandi Sabo in 1705, considered a holy journey in Sikhism. The 47 day journey is
Guru_Gobind_Singh_Marg
Wife of Guru Gobind Singh
Bala Sahib, New Delhi. Her memorial stands close to the one commemorating Mata Sundari. There are different views among Sikh historians on her presence
Mata_Sahib_Devan
1845 battle of First Anglo-Sikh War
Anglo-Sikh War. Amberley Publishing. ISBN 9781445620381. Kamal, Neel (23 March 2017). "Protected monument status sought for Anglo-Sikh war memorials". Sikh
Battle_of_Mudki
City in Punjab, Pakistan
of its eponymous district. It is named after Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, who was born and based here; with his birthplace gurdwara being a nationally
Nankana_Sahib
General of the Sikh Empire (1791–1837)
1791 – 30 April 1837) was the commander-in-chief of the Sikh Khalsa Army, the army of the Sikh Empire. He is known for his role in the conquests of Kasur
Hari_Singh_Nalwa
Military unit in the Sri Lankan Civil War
Battalion, Rajput Regiment 47 Infantry Brigade 11th Battalion, Madras Regiment 5th Battalion, Maratha Light Infantry 14th Battalion, Sikh Light Infantry
Indian_Peace_Keeping_Force
Bengal Army officer (1822–1857)
Nicholson followed up this action just days later when he heard a Sikh infantry regiment were moving through the Margalla Hills in order to join the rebellion
John Nicholson (East India Company officer)
John_Nicholson_(East_India_Company_officer)
City in Haryana, India
tehsil in the state of Haryana in India. It was the capital of the First Sikh State under Banda Singh Bahadur from 1710 to 1716. It contains several prominent
Lohgarh
Historical armed forces of the Hyderabad State
small portion of the cavalry. The Nizam of Hyderabad also had about 1200 Sikh guards. Other battalions within the army were referred to with the suffix
Hyderabad_State_Forces
Sikh saint and anti-colonial resistance fighter
Bhai Maharaj Singh (disputed – 5 July 1856) was a prominent Sikh saint-soldier (sant-sipahi) turned revolutionary anti-colonial resistance fighter of the
Bhai_Maharaj_Singh
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