Naudh Singh
Naudh Singh (died 1752) was a Sikh leader and founder of the Sukerchakia Misl.[1]
Biography
changeBudha Singh had two sons, Naudh Singh and Chanda Singh. Chanda Singh’s descendants later became the Sandhanwalia Sardars of Rajal Sansi. Naudh Singh strengthened his position by marrying into a powerful Sansi Jat family. This marriage improved his status in the community. With his increased standing, Naudh Singh built a large house in Sukerchak, which came to be called Sukerchakia Garhi.[2][3]
In 1748 at the formation of the Dal Khalsa Naudh Singh became the head of the Sukerchakia Misl[4]
Sultan Khan, from Rasulnagar, made six Sikhs give up their religion. In response, Naudh Singh and Chanda Singh attacked Rasulnagar to fight back. They took control of Sultan Khan's belongings and freed the six Sikhs. The Sikhs were then warmly received back into their community.[5]
Shahab-ud-Din, from Firozwala, captured several Sikhs from Karyala village. He insulted them by cutting off their hair and beards. In response, Naudh Singh and Chanda Singh attacked Shahab-ud-Din's village and seized his property. They also punished Shahab-ud-Din and his family.[6]
Naudh Singh lost his life during a raid on a Bhatti village. 1752.
Refrences
change- ↑ Hari Ram Gupta. History Of The Sikhs Vol II Evolution of Sikh Confederacies. Munshilal Manoharlal, Pvt Ltd. p. 92.
- ↑ Singh, Khushwant (11 October 2004). A History of the Sikhs: 1469–1838 (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. p. 187. ISBN 978-0-19-567308-1.
- ↑ Hari Ram Gupta (October 2001). The Sikhs Commonwealth or Rise and Fall of the Sikh Misls. Munshilal Manoharlal Pvt.Ltd. p. 294. ISBN 81-215-0165-2.
- ↑ Hari Ram Gupta. History Of The Sikhs Vol II Evolution of Sikh Confederacies. Munshilal Manoharlal, Pvt Ltd. p. 92.
- ↑ Hari Ram Gupta (October 2001). The Sikhs Commonwealth or Rise and Fall of the Sikh Misls. Munshilal Manoharlal Pvt.Ltd. p. 294. ISBN 81-215-0165-2.
- ↑ Hari Ram Gupta (October 2001). The Sikhs Commonwealth or Rise and Fall of the Sikh Misls. Munshilal Manoharlal Pvt.Ltd. p. 295. ISBN 81-215-0165-2.