Saragarhi And The Defence Of The Samana Forts: The 36th Sikhs in the Tirah Campaign 1897-98
On 12 September 1897, twenty-one soldiers of the 36th Sikhs, joined in the final defence by a non-combatant named Daad, faced an overwhelming tribal force at the isolated communication post of Saragarhi. Led by Havildar Ishar Singh, the men refused to surrender and fought until the last defender had fallen, creating one of the most celebrated last stands in military history.
Drawing upon extensive historical research, Amarinder Singh reconstructs the battle while placing it within the wider Tirah Campaign of 1897–98. The book also examines the defence of the other forts along the Samana Ridge and the subsequent deployment of the 36th Sikhs with the Malakand Field Force. Enriched with photographs, illustrations and detailed maps, this compelling military history honours the courage, discipline and extraordinary sense of duty displayed by the defenders of Saragarhi.
| ISBN/SKU | 9788187330677 |
| Imprint | Bookwise Pvt Ltd |
| Language | English |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 251 |
| Year of Pub. | 2017 |
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