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Thakur Hari Singh Shekhawat
Col. Thakur Hari Singh Shekhawat | |
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 Thakur Hari Singh of Deoli | |
| Nickname(s) | "Harji of Deoli" |
| Born | India |
| Died | 1902 Jodhpur, India |
| Allegiance |  British Empire |
| Service/ |  British Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1854–1902 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands held | "Jodhpur Lancers" regiment |
| Battles/wars | North-West Frontier Second Afghan War Tirah Campaign |
Hari Singh was from the Ravana Rajputs caste. Sir Pratap made him Thakur of Deoli. Part of Hari Singh's distinction was that he was an outstanding polo player.[1] He was the Father of Major Dalpat Singh who known as the "Hero of Haifa" for his actions during the Battle of Haifa during World War I.[2]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Singh in full dress uniform
Sir Pratap Singh and Thakur Hari Singh visit Britain for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Barkawi, Tarak. "Between Two Worlds: A Rajput Officer in the Indian Army, 1905-21: Based on the Diary of Amar Singh of Jaipur (review)". The Journal of Military History. 70 (3): 851–853. doi:10.1353/jmh.2006.0151. ISSN 1543-7795.
- ↑ Bowden, Bill. "Major Thakur Dalpat Singh" (PDF). Old Eastbournian. Eastbourne College. Retrieved 5 April 2023.