FIND A LEGEND FOUGHT WITH SIKHS PRAN SUKH YADAV

Pran Sukh Yadav (1802–1888) was a military commander and revolutionary from the Ahirwal region, known for his bravery in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and his service in the Sikh Khalsa Army. Born in Behror, he was a close friend of Hari Singh Nalwa and Maharaja Ranjit Singh, with whom he served before turning against the British.

Early Life and Military Career

• Childhood Prodigy: He learned war strategies and combat at age five under his father, becoming the Army Chief of Hari Singh Nalwa’s forces by age 17.
• Early Feats: At age 12, he single-handedly killed 30 Muslim soldiers; at 17, he led Yadav and Sikh forces to victory against Kashmiri forces, earning praise from Nalwa and Ranjit Singh.
• Anglo-Sikh Wars: He fought valiantly in both the First and Second Anglo-Sikh Wars, refusing a British offer to become a commander in Asia due to his hatred of British rule.

Role in the 1857 Rebellion

• Battle of Nasibpur: In 1857, he fought alongside Rao Tula Ram against the British East India Company.
• Battle of Narnaul: After the mutiny in the Erinpura Regiment, he contacted the Jodhpur Legion to fight at Narnaul, where he famously killed British Colonel Gerrard using a Minie rifle.
• Aftermath: Following the Indian defeat, he went into hiding for several years before settling in his native village, Nihalpura, where he lived as a follower of the Arya Samaj until his death