The Battle of Saragarhi took place 123 years ago today in the North-West Frontier Province of British India (now in modern Pakistan). It is considered to be one of history's greatest last stands.
The 4th battalion of the Sikh Regiment of Indian Army commemorates the battle every year on 12 September, as Saragarhi Day
They died for their Queen-Empress. Lest we forget.
- They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
- Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
- At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
- We will remember them.
From The History Guy
From Extra Credits
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