Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa’s Martyrdom Anniversary Observed in Amritsar Sahib
Posted: 01 May 2018 08:15 AM PDT
AMRITSAR SAHIB—The 181st martyrdom anniversary of great Sikh general Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa was observed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhik Committee at Gurdwara Sri Manji Sahib Diwan Hall on April 30.
Following the culmination of Sri Akhand Path Sahib, Hazoori Raagi Jatha of Bhai Palwinder Singh recited the Gurbani verses in melodious tones. Ardasia Bhai Gurcharan Singh performed the Ardas before Sri Guru Granth Sahib on this occasion.
Addressing the program attendees on this occasion, Kathavachak Bhai Harmittar Singh shed light on the life of Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa. Elaborating prominent role of Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa in establishment of Sikh empire, he said that Sardar Nalwa’s bravery tales are renowned in the entire world and we need to take inspiration from him.
SGPC’s executive member Advocate Bhagwant Singh Sialka, Sri Harmandir Sahib’s Manager S. Sulakhan Singh Bhangali, Additional Manager S. Lakhwinder Singh Baddowal, S. Lakhbir Singh and S. Sukhraj Singh were prominent among the program attendees.
Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa (1791–1837) was 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, Sialkot, Attock, Multan, Kashmir, Peshawar and Jamraud. He is also the founder of Haripur city in Pakistan, which is named after him.
Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa was responsible for expanding the frontier of Sikh Empire to beyond the Indus River right up to the mouth of the Khyber Pass. In 1831, he opposed moves by Maharaja Ranjit Singh to appoint Kharak Singh as his successor as Maharaja of the Sikh Empire. At the time of his death, the western boundary of the Sikh empire was Jamraud.
He served as governor of Kashmir, Peshawar and Hazara. He had established a mint on behalf of the Sikh Empire to facilitate revenue collection in Kashmir and Peshawar.