On September 12, 1897, in a remote post on the northwestern frontier of British India, 21 Sikh soldiers of the British Indian Army stood resolutely against thousands of Afghan tribesmen. Leading this outnumbered unit, Havildar Ishar Singh quickly ordered the signalman, Gurmukh Singh, to alert the British officers stationed at nearby Fort Lockhart and request reinforcements. When Colonel Houghton received the message, he directed the men to hold their position, delaying immediate aid. Faced with no support, Ishar Singh decided to defend the post to the very end, inspiring his men to fight until their last breath. This courageous stand is now remembered as the Battle of Saragarhi—an extraordinary tale of bravery, now regarded among the most significant battles in history. Explore the legacy of the Battle of Saragarhi in this quiz, where you'll dive into the courage, strategies, and sacrifices of these warriors. Are you ready to challenge your knowledge of this historic event? Let’s learn more about the bravery that defines the Battle of Saragarhi.
1. The Battle of Saragarhi was fought under the leadership of which (British Indian) Sikh?
A. Havildar Ishar Singh
B. Gurmukh Singh
C. Chanda Singh
D. Guru Govind Singh
2. Which of the following warriors were involved in the battle of Saragarhi?
A. Gurmukh Singh
B. Chanda Singh
C. Lal Singh
D. All of the above
3. Which one of the following warriors was not involved in the battle of Saragarhi?
A. Bhola Singh
B. Daya Singh
C. Colonel Houghton
D. Narayan Singh
4. How many Sikh brave Warriors were involved in this battle?
A. 21
B. 22
C. 23
D. 24
5. To whom was the battle of Saragarhi fought?
A. Afghan-British India
B. Taliban-British India
C. Toork-British India
D. Mongolia-British India
6. On this day Sikh Regiment in India has declared it as...
A. Regimental Battle Honors Day
B. Battle of Saragarhi day
C. Bravery of Sikh day
D. All of these
7. All 21 Sikhs who proved bravery were posthumously given the highest award for bravery by the British Empire?
A. Shaurya Chakra
B. Ashok Chakra
C. Param Vir Chakra
D. Indian Order of Merit
8. When was the Battle of Saragarhi was fought?
A. 12 September 1857
B. 12 September 1887
C. 12 September 1897
D. 12 September 1999
9. Which of the following name of the group?
A. 38th Sikh Regiment
B. 30th Hind Regiment
C. 36th Sikh Regiment
D. 21th Gorkha Regiment
10. Which of the following purpose of having the Saragarhi post in between the two forts?
A. To be able to send heliographic signal communications between the two forts
B. To be able to send telegraphic communications between the two forts
C. To enable communication
D. To capture the all Indian ports
11. Who was the last Sikh warrior in this war?
A. Bhola Singh
B. Daya Singh
C. Colonel Houghton
D. Gurmukh Singh
12. In which country is the place where the battle of Saragarhi was fought?
A. Current Nepal
B. Current Pakistan
C. Current Myanmar
D. Current India
13. What happened to all 21 soldiers in the battle?
A. They were captured
B. They were killed in action
C. They managed to escape
D. They managed to escape
14. What honor was posthumously awarded to the soldiers of the Battle of Saragarhi?
A. Victoria Cross
B. Order of British India
C. Nishan-e-Haider
D. Medal of Honor
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