Akali Hanuman Singh

Shaheed
Baba Hanuman Singh
Mural of Hanuman Singh from Gurdwara Baba Atal in Amritsar, circa 19th century
Jathedar of the Akal Takht
In office
1823–1846
Preceded byPhula Singh
Succeeded byPrahlad Singh
7th Jathedar of Buddha Dal
In office
1823–1846
Preceded byPhula Singh
Succeeded byPrahlad Singh
Personal details
Born
Hanuman Singh

November 1755
Naurang Singh Wala, Firozpur, Punjab
Died1846 (age 90–91)
Sohana, Mohali, Punjab
Parents
  • Garja Singh (father)
  • Harnam Kaur (mother)

Baba Hanuman Singh (1755 – 1846), 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. He was the successor of Akali Phula Singh. 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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