Hari Singh was a British Indian Army officer from the Ravana Rajputs clan. Sir Pratap made him Thakur of Deoli. He was the Father of Major Dalpat Singh, who is known as the "Hero of Haifa" for his actions during the Battle of Haifa during World War I.[1]
Col. Thakur Hari Singh Shekhawat | |
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![]() Thakur Hari Singh of Deoli | |
Nickname(s) | "Harji of Deoli" |
Born | 25 September 1863 Barwasi, Nawalgarh |
Died | 1902 Jodhpur, India |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | ![]() |
Years of service | 1880–1903 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands held | Jodhpur Lancers |
Battles/wars | Second Afghan War Tirah Campaign |
Awards | India Medal |
Part of Hari Singh's distinction was that he was an outstanding polo player.[2]
Early life
Thakur Hari Singh was born in the Shekhawat clan of the Ravana Rajput community in Barwasi, Nawalgarh. At a young age, he joined the Jodhpur Lancers and later became an officer.[3] He later served in the Second Afghan War, during the Tirah Campaign.[4]
Gallery
- Singh in full dress uniform
- Sir Pratap Singh and Thakur Hari Singh visit Britain for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria[5]
References
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