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1. Ahluwalia, M.L., Bhai Maharaj Singh. PATIALA, 1972 M.L.A. | 1. Ahluwalia, M.L., Bhai Maharaj Singh. PATIALA, 1972 M.L.A. | ||
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AMIR SINGH, an AKALI or Nihang who was a veteran soldier, joined the band of Bhai Maharaj Singh, leading a popular rebellion against the British in 1848-49. When the British deputy commissioner of Jalandhar, Vansittart, raided Maharaj Singh`s camp near Sham Chaurasi on the night of 2829 December 1849, Amir Singh attacked him with an axe but was himself wounded by a pistol shot fired by Vansittart. He died three days later.
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1. Ahluwalia, M.L., Bhai Maharaj Singh. PATIALA, 1972 M.L.A.
