5 March
On this day in 1716
Marks the begining of systematic execution of 740 Sikh soliders
After their surrender at the fort of Gurdas Nangal, Banda Singh Bahadhur, the valiant Sikh General and his 740 solidiers were taken to Delhi. From Mar. 5 through Mar. 11, these solidiers along with Banda Bahadhur were executed in groups of 100. They were given the option to adopt Islam and escape execution. However, each one of these solidiers refused the offer and instead willingly accepted shahadet with unflinching faith and fortitude.
Also on this day
- 1748Khalsa Panth gathered at Anandpur Sahib for Holla Mehla observations and resolved to gather in Amritsar for Vaisakhi celebrations
- 1892The foundation stone for Khalsa College, a Shiromani education institution for Sikhs, was laid in Amritsar by J.B Loyal. Prof. Gurmukh Singh was instrumental its establishment after more than a decade of tireless efforts. The College Council was controlled by its Vice-President Sit Attar Singh Bhadaur with Jawahar Singh serving as General Secretary.
- 1921Gurudwara Sach Khand (Chuharkana) Sahib was forcibly taken over and brought under the control of SGPC
- 1948Khalsa Panth gathered at Anandpur Sahib for Holla Mehla observations and resolved to gather in Amritsar for Vaisakhi celebrations
- 1955Punjabi Suba Conference was held at Patiala
- 1971Elections to Indian Lower House were held Akali Dal won 1 of the 13 Punjab seats.