Jathedar Prahlad Singh
Nihang Sikh (d. 1865)
About Jathedar Prahlad Singh
Akali Prahlad Singh (died 1865) was a Nihang Sikh and 8th Jathedar of Shiromani Panth Akali Budha Dal.
Life He became Jathedar of Budha Dal in 1846 and also became Jathedar of Akal Takht on the same day. He fought in the first and second Anglo-Sikh Wars against the British and raided cantonments outside of the area in 1850 alongside Bhai Maharaj Singh.
He was revered by Sikhs, Hindus, and Muslims alike.
When the Nihang Singhs moved out of Punjab after fighting with Patiala State Ruler and the British, they started moving towards Nanded. Ala Singh who was under the Patiala State after a series of battles was a Hazur Sahib Pujari (priest) and attacked Prahlad Singh with a battalion of the Royal Maharaja's Patiala State Armed Forces.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Jathedar Prahlad Singh?
Nihang Sikh (d. 1865)
When did Jathedar Prahlad Singh die?
Jathedar Prahlad Singh died in Hazur Sahib.
What nationality was Jathedar Prahlad Singh?
Jathedar Prahlad Singh's recorded nationality: Sikh.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Jathedar Prahlad Singh
· DBpedia: Akali Prahlad Singh
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