Akali Hanuman Singh
Jathedar Baba Hanuman Singh (1755 – 1846), also known as Akali Hanuman Singh or Amar Shaheed Baba Hanuman Singh, was a Nihang Sikh and was the 7th Jathedar of Budha Dal and Jathedar of Akal Takhat. He was the successor of Akali Phula Singh. He was the first one who fought against the British. He attained martyrdom during a battle with the British and Patiala State in 1846.
Baba Hanuman Singh | |
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| ਪੰਥ ਪਾਤਸ਼ਾਹ ਬਾਬਾ ਹਨੂਮਾਨ ਸਿੰਘ | |
Mural of Hanuman Singh from Gurdwara Baba Atal in Amritsar, circa 19th century | |
| Shaheed | |
| 7th Jathedar of Akal Takht | |
| In office 1823–1846 | |
| Preceded by | Phula Singh |
| Succeeded by | Prahlad Singh |
| 7th Jathedar of Buddha Dal | |
| In office 1823–1846 | |
| Preceded by | Phula Singh |
| Succeeded by | Prahlad Singh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hanuman Singh November 1755 Naurang Singh Wala, Firozpur, Punjab |
| Died | 1846 (age 90–91) Sohana, Mohali, Punjab |
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