Ishar Singh (havildar)
Ishar Singh | |
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A sketch of Havildar Ishar Singh | |
| Birth name | Ishar Singh |
| Born | 12 September 1858 Jhorran, Ludhiana district, Punjab Province |
| Died | 12 September 1897 (aged 39) Saragarhi Fort, Kohat district, Punjab Province |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1876–1897 |
| Rank | Havildar |
| Commands | 36th Sikhs |
| Battles / wars | Tirah Campaign |
| Spouse(s) | Jeevani Kaur |
| Relations | Sardar Dulla Singh (father) |
Havildar Ishar Singh (1858 – 12 September 1897), IOM, IDSM was an Indian-Sikh Havildar and war hero of the 36th Sikhs. He was known leading the regiment on a last stand against the 3 strong Pashtun tribesmen with 20 other men at the Battle of Saragarhi. After sustaining enough resistance, he was killed by the tribal men.