VO: Jasleen Kaur The Battle of Saragarhi was a last-stand battle fought before the Tirah Campaign between the British Indian Empire and Afghan tribesmen. On 12 September 1897, an estimated 12,000–24,000 Orakzai and Afridi tribesmen attacked the outpost of Saragarhi . Led by Havildar Ishar Singh, the 21 soldiers in the fort refused to surrender and were wiped out in a last stand. Send your feedback to boondein.podcast@gmail.com Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/boondeinpodcast/
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