Arjan Singh Nalwa, a minor jagirdar in the Sikh Empire, fought against the Mughals in the nineteenth century. |
He was the younger son of Hari Singh Nalwa, the Commander-in-chief of the Sikh Khalsa Fauj. |
A song titled ‘Arjan Vailly’ inspired by Arjan Singh was featured in the Hindi action thriller film Animal in 2023. |
Arjan's family originated from Majitha, near Amritsar, Punjab. |
Hari Singh Nalwa, Arjan's father, earned the nickname Baagh Maar for his valor in killing a tiger with a dagger. |
Hari Singh Nalwa played a pivotal role in conquering various regions, including Kasur, Peshawar, and Multan. |
Gurdial Singh Uppal, Arjan's grandfather, served the ancestors of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. |
Arjan's grandson Narain Singh was honored with the title of Sardar Bahadur by the British but passed away in 1934. |
After Hari Singh Nalwa's death in 1837, his sons Arjan and Jawahir continued to fight for the Sikh Empire against the Mughals. |
Arjan Singh displayed remarkable bravery in battles, wielding a gandaasi, or battleaxe, to create havoc on the battlefield. |
Some accounts suggest Arjan Singh Nalwa was the favored jagirdar of Kanvar Nau Nihal Singh, Maharaja Ranjit Singh's grandson. |
In July 1840, Arjan Singh Nalwa reportedly killed Nau Nihal's servant, leading the widow to commit Sati by self-immolation. |
During the Anglo-Sikh war in October 1848, Arjan Singh Nalwa managed to evade capture by British troops by fleeing his fortified residence in Gujranwala. |
In 2023, the Hindi film Animal showcased the song ‘Arjan Vailly,’ narrating the valorous stories of Arjan Singh Nalwa in historic battles. |
The song’s lyrics depict Arjan Singh Nalwa's fierce battles against the Mughals and during the Anglo-Sikh war, highlighting his skilled use of weapons like the axe and kirpan. |