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{{Distinguish|Pratap Singh Giani|text=[[Pratap Singh Giani]], a Sikh academician, scholar and calligraphist}} | |||
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'''Giani Partap Singh''' (Punjabi: ਗਿਆਨੀ ਪ੍ਰਤਾਪ ਸਿੰਘ; 3 January 1904 – 10 May 1984) was a Sikh priest and Panjabi writer. He served as the first acting [[Jathedar of Akal Takht]] from 19 December 1937 to 1948 and 19th [[Jathedar of Akal Takht]] from 1952 to 15 February 1955.<ref name=GPSJ>{{cite book|last1=Nirankari|first1=Dr Maan Singh|title=Giani Partap Singh Ji|date=1900s|publisher=Darbar Printing Press|page=17|ref=BK-005906}}</ref> | '''Giani Partap Singh''' (Punjabi: ਗਿਆਨੀ ਪ੍ਰਤਾਪ ਸਿੰਘ; 3 January 1904 – 10 May 1984) was a Sikh priest and Panjabi writer.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/29703420 |title=The encyclopaedia of Sikhism |date=1992–1998 |publisher=Punjabi University |others=Harbans Singh |isbn=0-8364-2883-8 |volume=3 |location=Patiala |pages=358–359 |oclc=29703420}}</ref> He served as the first acting [[Jathedar of Akal Takht]] from 19 December 1937 to 1948 and 19th [[Jathedar of Akal Takht]] from 1952 to 15 February 1955.<ref name=GPSJ>{{cite book|last1=Nirankari|first1=Dr Maan Singh|title=Giani Partap Singh Ji|date=1900s|publisher=Darbar Printing Press|page=17|ref=BK-005906}}</ref> | ||
== Early life and career == | == Early life and career == | ||
Partap Singh was born on 3 January 1904, at Nara village in [[Rawalpindi]] division of [[Punjab (region)|Panjab]], [[Presidencies and provinces of British India|British India]]. His father was Makhan Singh and mother Mathura Devi. His grandfather, Sundar Singh served in the army of [[Ranjit Singh|Maharaja Ranjit Singh]]. Between 1909 and 1918, Singh completed 5 years of education at the local primary school in Nara and further education at the middle school in [[Bishan Daur]]. Near the completion of his primary education, he took the vows of the [[Khalsa]] and became an initiated [[Sikh]]. Subsequently, for some 3 years he studied Sikh literature and attended the services of [[Singh Sabha Movement]] and Isher Singh Rara Sahib.<ref name=GPSJ /> | Partap Singh was born on 3 January 1904, at Nara village in [[Rawalpindi]] division of [[Punjab (region)|Panjab]], [[Presidencies and provinces of British India|British India]]. His father was Makhan Singh Sasan and mother Mathura Devi. His grandfather, Sundar Singh served in the army of [[Ranjit Singh|Maharaja Ranjit Singh]]. Between 1909 and 1918, Singh completed 5 years of education at the local primary school in Nara and further education at the middle school in [[Bishan Daur]]. Near the completion of his primary education, he took the vows of the [[Khalsa]] and became an initiated [[Sikh]]. Subsequently, for some 3 years he studied Sikh literature and attended the services of [[Singh Sabha Movement]] and Isher Singh Rara Sahib.<ref name=GPSJ /> | ||
In 1922, Singh enrolled into Khalsa Updesh College at [[Gujranwala]], where he passed the certificate of [[Giani]] with the second highest marks in [[Punjab (region)|Panjab]]. From 1918 to 1921, he attended various conferences organised by [[Chief Khalsa Diwan]], Na-Milvartan Lehir and Sikh League. These conferences had a great impact on his mind and conscience.<ref name=GPSJ /> | In 1922, Singh enrolled into Khalsa Updesh College at [[Gujranwala]], where he passed the certificate of [[Giani]] with the second highest marks in [[Punjab (region)|Panjab]]. From 1918 to 1921, he attended various conferences organised by [[Chief Khalsa Diwan]], Na-Milvartan Lehir and Sikh League. These conferences had a great impact on his mind and conscience.<ref name=GPSJ /> | ||
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== Jathedar of Akal Takht == | == Jathedar of Akal Takht == | ||
The inauguration of Singh as the first vice [[Jathedar of Akal Takht]] took place | The inauguration of Singh as the first vice [[Jathedar of Akal Takht]] took place on 19 December 1937. He served alongside Mohan Singh Nagoke up to 1948 and later served as the [[Jathedar of Akal Takht]] from 1952 to 15 February 1955. He resign due to political difference with [[Tara Singh (activist)|Master Tara Singh]].<ref name=GPSJ /> | ||
== Family and personal life == | == Family and personal life == | ||
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== Death == | == Death == | ||
He was assassinated by | He was assassinated by Unknown Gunmen.<ref name=GPSJ /><ref name=":0" /> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Jathedars of Akal Takht]] | [[Category:Jathedars of Akal Takht]] | ||
[[Category:People from Rawalpindi]] | [[Category:People from Rawalpindi]] | ||
[[Category:India MPs 1962–1967]] | |||