Thakur Hari Singh
Col. Thakur Hari Singh Shekhawat | |
|---|---|
Tirah Campaign | |
| Awards | India Medal |
Hari Singh was a British Indian Army officer from the Ravana Rajputs clan. Sir Pratap made him Thakur of Deoli. He was the Father of Major Dalpat Singh, who is known as the "Hero of Haifa" for his actions during the Battle of Haifa during World War I.[1]
Part of Hari Singh's distinction was that he was an outstanding polo player.[2]
Early life
Thakur Hari Singh was born in the
Tirah Campaign.[4]
Gallery
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Singh in full dress uniform -
![Sir Pratap Singh and Thakur Hari Singh visit Britain for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria[5]](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/97/Sir_Pratap_Singh_and_Thakur_Hari_Singh_Visit_to_Britain_for_Queen_Victoria%27s_Diamond_Jubilee.jpg/237px-Sir_Pratap_Singh_and_Thakur_Hari_Singh_Visit_to_Britain_for_Queen_Victoria%27s_Diamond_Jubilee.jpg)
Sir Pratap Singh and Thakur Hari Singh visit Britain for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria[5] -
![Sir Pratap Singh and Thakur Hari Singh visit Britain for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria[5]](/File:Sir_Pratap_Singh_and_Thakur_Hari_Singh_Visit_to_Britain_for_Queen_Victoria%27s_Diamond_Jubilee.jpg)
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References
- ^ Bowden, Bill. "Major Thakur Dalpat Singh" (PDF). Old Eastbournian. Eastbourne College. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- S2CID 161675293.
- ^ "Page 1638 | Issue 26947, 14 March 1898 | London Gazette | The Gazette". www.thegazette.co.uk. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
- S2CID 161675293.
- S2CID 163098979.