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July 16

Beginning of the fifth Sikh month of Sawan

1764: Sikhs captured Lahore and issued their own coins.

1781: Sikhs attack Shahdara Patpat, Delhi.

1789: Khalsa Forces invaded Delhi.

1846: A new and separate treaty was signed in Ambala, between Raja Gulab Singh and the British. Kashmir was sold to Gulab Singh for one crore as part of the indemnity due from Lahore Darbar. Lal Singh Wazir opposed the ceding of Kashmir to Gulab Singh. As a result he was removed and banished from Punjab.

1849: Punjab, the domain of the Sikhs, was annexed by the British East India Company, after the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

1956: Regional formula for Punjab agreed between Hukam Singh and Jawaharlal Nehru as a secret deal.

1961: The passing away of Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh Ji, a Sikh saint of renown and head of the Akhand Kitani Jatha.

1984: 1st Shaheedi Jatha, under the leadership of Dr. Rajinder Kaur, marched for the liberation of Sri Harmandir Sahib. This jatha was arrested on the outskirts of Sri Harmandir Sahib.

1985: Longowal wrote a letter to Rajaiv Gandhi to find a "solution" to the Punjab problem.

July 17

1926: Sardar Teja Singh Samundari passed away.

July 18

1982: Amrik Singh and Baba Thara Singh were arrested under false implications. On this day, the police snatched a jeep belonging to Gurdwara at Chowk Mehta, arrested three men and snatched their belongings. The next day Amrik Singh went to the courts for their release. The police arrested them too. They were charged under flimsy causes. At this Jarnail Singh Bhindrawalae started an agitation for their release. The Sikhs started courting arrests every day. On July 25, 1982 the Akali party adopted the agitation. -Ref. THE SIKHS' STRUGGLE FOR SOVEREIGNTY, An Historical Perspective by Dr. Harjinder Singh Dilgeer and Dr. Awatar Singh Sekhon. Edited By: A.T. Kerr Page 110-119.

July 19

1708: Guru Gobind Singh Ji reached Nanded (Hazur Sahib.)

1982: Amarjeet Singh Daheru and Baljeet Singh were killed by Indian police.

July 20

1935: Muslims took control of Shaheed Ganj, Lahore.

1950: Akali Dal Executives asked its legislatures to form a separate group in the Assembly.

1998: Bhai Ranjit Singh, Jathedar, Akal Takhat, issued a "hukamnama" that "Guru ka langar" would be taken while sitting on the floor.

July 21

Miri-Piri Day

1915: Sardar Chanan Singh and Ghadri Sikhs were hanged to death in Lahore.

1925: The seige of Gurdwara Gangsar, Jaito was lifted.

1998: The controversy over the implementation of "hukamnama" pronounced by the Sikh clergy on July 20 to partake "Guru ka langar" while sitting on the floor, today took a fresh turn when Bhai Ranjit Singh, Jathedar, Akal Takhat, alleged that certain SAD and SGPC leaders, including Mr Sukhdev Singh Bhaur, senior vice president, SGPC, and Mr Sucha Singh Langhah, a state minister, were responsible for provoking the Canadian Sikhs to defy the "hukamnama" for their 'vested interests'.

1998: A cold war is reportedly on between Bhai Ranjit Singh, Akal Takhat chief, and Prof Manjit Singh, Jathedar, Takhat Sri Keshgarh Sahib, Anandpur Sahib, over the "hukamnama" on "Guru ka langar". Meanwhile, Canada-based Gurmat Parcharak Society has alleged that several ministers of the Shiromani Akali Dal and "parcharaks" of the SGPC during their visit in Canada have been propagating against the "hukamnama."

July 22

1685: The foundation stone of Paonta Fort was laid by Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

1923: Subedar Amar Singh of Dhaliwal, a military pensioner and a member of the SGPC was arrested.

1984: Bhai Santa Singh, Jathaedar Budha Dal, was expelled from the Khalsa Panth.

1984: Regional Conference in Toronto. Regional conference was held at Toronto. The attack on the Golden Temple by the Indian army struck teh Sikh world like a thunderbolt. All shades of Canadian Sikhs came together at the desecration of teh supreme emblem of their faith. Because of the shoartge of time, the Sikh institution's executives decided to take the Canadian Sikhs into immediate confidence on the kind of action required. This was done by holding regional conferences at Kamloops and Toronto.

July 23

1656: Birth of Guru Har Krishan Sahib.

1627: Baba Atal Rai left for his heavenly abode. Highest tower was erected in his memory mear the Harminder complex at Amritsar.

1707: Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Bahadur Shah met in the Red Fort, Delhi.

1914: Kamagata Maru was compelled to leave Canadian waters without being granted entry.

1918: The Budge Budge incident in Calcutta happened.

1982: Baljeet Singh was killed in a fake encounter.

July 24

1954: Baba Gurdit Singh, leader of Koma-Gata Maru passed away.

1985: An agreement was reached between Harchand Singh Longowal and Rajiv Gandhi, known as the Rajiv-Longowal Accord.

July 25

1710: Bahadhur Shah ordered Pheroj Khan, Muyarif Khan and Shikar Khan to arrest Baba Banda Singh Bahadhur.

1982: The Akali Dal adopted Bhindrawala's agitation.

July 26

1940: 4 Sikhs of the No. 4 Rigiment were hanged to death.

1981: The World Sikh Convention at Amritsar resolved to initiate Dharam Yudh Morcha to seek Sikh's righteous demands.

July 27

1649: Janam Utsav (Birth), Shaheed Baba Jorawar Singh Ji.

1925: Akali prisoners were released upon victory of Jaito Morcha.

1984: The World Sikh Organization was formed.

July 28

1925: Punjab Governor gave his assent to the Sikh Gurdwara Act.

1991 Sikhs continue to be harassed under Section 216 of the IndianPenal Code. Here is a sample of a notice sent to over 1000 Sikh homes in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Please note that the notice is not from the courts or any local magistrate. Notice under Section 216, Indian Penal Code “NAME: Gurnam Singh son of Jodh Singh resident of Lahnkheda, Police Station Bajpur, Nainital. The police has received information that you harbour and assist terrorists from Panjab. Therefore show cause why no action should be taken against you under section 216, Indian Penal Code and section 3/4 of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act. In this connection, your reply must be filed within seven days of the receipt of this notice. Date: 28.7.91 Sd. Santaram Varma Inspector, Bajpur Nainital”

July 29

1873: The Singh Sabha in Amritsar was initially established.

1984: Sardar Sadhu Singh, Editor of Punjab's voice, "Ajit", passed away.

July 30

1822: Sangat Singh, son of Fateh Singh became Raja of Jind.

1950: Akali Dal's working committee ordered the return of all members who defected to the Congress.

1995 Amar Singh Ambalvi, first Vice-President of AISFF, passed away.

1998: The district police claimed to have arrested two Babbar Khalsa activists along with arms, ammunition and detonators.

July 31

1788: An agreement was reached between the Dal Khalsa and Maharaja Vijay Singh of Jodhpur.

1940: Sardar Udham Singh was hanged to death in London.

1995: Amar Singh Ambalvi, the first Vice-President of AISFF, passed away.


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