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Partap Singh

1904 – 1984

Jathedar of Akal Takht

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About Partap Singh

Lived 1904 – 1984 (aged 80). Partap Singh was a writer.

Partap Singh (3 January 1904 – 10 May 1984) was a Sikh priest and Panjabi writer. He served as the first acting Jathedar of Akal Takht from 19 December 1937 to 1948 and 19th Jathedar of Akal Takht from 1952 to 15 February 1955.

Early life and career Partap Singh was born on 3 January 1904, at Nara village in Rawalpindi division of Panjab, British India. His father was Makhan Singh Sasan and mother Mathura Devi. His grandfather, Sundar Singh served in the army of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Between 1909 and 1918, Singh completed 5 years of education at the local primary school in Nara and further education at the middle school in Bishan Daur. Near the completion of his primary education, he took the vows of the Khalsa and became an initiated Sikh. Subsequently, for some 3 years he studied Sikh literature and attended the services of Singh Sabha Movement and Isher Singh Rara Sahib. As per one claim, he was assassinated by Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale's companion Daya Singh in Amritsar, Punjab, India for criticising the occupation of the Akal Takht of the Golden temple by Bhindranwale and his corhorts. He described this occupation as sacrilegious to the Sikh faith.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Positions held
Jathedar of the Akal Takht, Jathedar of Takht Kesgarh Sahib
Also known as
Giani Pratap Singh, Giani Partap Singh

People in Partap Singh's life

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People whose lives overlapped Partap Singh's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Partap Singh?

Jathedar of Akal Takht

When was Partap Singh born?

Partap Singh was born on 3 January 1904 in Dera Khalsa.

When did Partap Singh die?

Partap Singh died on 10 May 1984 in Amritsar.

What was Partap Singh's occupation?

Partap Singh was a writer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Partap Singh

· Wikidata: Q27825307

· DBpedia: Partap Singh

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