Dadehar
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Dadehar Sahib is a village in the Indian state of Punjab
, district of Amritsar
. It is located 30 km away from the Sikh
holy city Amritsar
and 18 km from Tarn Taran city.
in search of new land, along with his nephew Sarhali
. Both families traveled towards Majha
from Malwa (Punjab)
across the Setlej River. While it was about sunset Dadehar took rest and chose his place he desired to live on a small hill along with his family (in Punjabi pronoun Thea). They agreed that the nephew and his family would walk further north till it was dark, and eventually that would be the nephew's home, but to divide the land they also agreed that next morning from the first ray of sun both uncle and nephew would walk towards each other and where they would meet, to draw a line to divide the land. There is a myth that the nephew Sarhali walked slightly early so that is the reason the divide of the land isn't exactly in the middle; it is more occupied towards Dadehar than Sarhali.
at the hands of Guru Gobind Singh
, and joined the Khasala Army. Dadehar had bred many warriors who fought against the Mogul
s and defended India against invaders. People of Dadehar have fought alone with Hari Singh Nalwa
against the Mughal Raj and contributed to establish the Sikh Kingdom. Chali Mukte or the Forty Liberated Ones, who sacrificed their own lives defending an attack by the imperial army marching in pursuit of Guru Gobind Singh that some of them were from Dadehar.
A prominent freedom fighter, saint Baba Vasakha Singh Sikhism in the United States
is well known as a native of Dadaher. In due respect Dadehar was awarded the Sahib
title and at present this village is known as Dadehar Sahib.
Dadehar people are from the Sandhu
Jat clan and have established more than 22 villages in Amritsar District and nephew Sarhali
have established 17 villages.
Punjab (India)
Punjab ) is a state in the northwest of the Republic of India, forming part of the larger Punjab region. The state is bordered by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh to the east, Haryana to the south and southeast and Rajasthan to the southwest as well as the Pakistani province of Punjab to the...
, district of Amritsar
Amritsar
Amritsar is a city in the northern part of India and is the administrative headquarters of Amritsar district in the state of Punjab, India. The 2001 Indian census reported the population of the city to be over 1,500,000, with that of the entire district numbering 3,695,077...
. It is located 30 km away from the Sikh
Sikh
A Sikh is a follower of Sikhism. It primarily originated in the 15th century in the Punjab region of South Asia. The term "Sikh" has its origin in Sanskrit term शिष्य , meaning "disciple, student" or शिक्ष , meaning "instruction"...
holy city Amritsar
Amritsar
Amritsar is a city in the northern part of India and is the administrative headquarters of Amritsar district in the state of Punjab, India. The 2001 Indian census reported the population of the city to be over 1,500,000, with that of the entire district numbering 3,695,077...
and 18 km from Tarn Taran city.
History
This village is more than 400 year old. It was created by a man named Dadehar who originated from Malwa (Punjab)Malwa (Punjab)
Malwa is a region of Punjab and parts of Haryana between the Sutlej and Yamuna rivers. This Malwa should not be confused with the Malwa Plateau region of Madhya Pradesh, Central India...
in search of new land, along with his nephew Sarhali
Sarhali
Sarhali is a city and a municipal council in Tarn Taran district in the Indian state of Punjab.-Origins:Nearby village Dadehar is more than 400 year old. It was created by a man named Dadehar who originated from Malwa in search of new land, along with his nephew Sarhali. Both families traveled...
. Both families traveled towards Majha
Majha
Majha is a region of the Punjab comprising the modern districts of Amritsar, Gurdaspur and Tarn Taran in the Indian State of Punjab and the districts of Narowal, Lahore and Kasur in the Pakistani Province of Punjab. The term previously applied to Panjabis living north of the Sutlej...
from Malwa (Punjab)
Malwa (Punjab)
Malwa is a region of Punjab and parts of Haryana between the Sutlej and Yamuna rivers. This Malwa should not be confused with the Malwa Plateau region of Madhya Pradesh, Central India...
across the Setlej River. While it was about sunset Dadehar took rest and chose his place he desired to live on a small hill along with his family (in Punjabi pronoun Thea). They agreed that the nephew and his family would walk further north till it was dark, and eventually that would be the nephew's home, but to divide the land they also agreed that next morning from the first ray of sun both uncle and nephew would walk towards each other and where they would meet, to draw a line to divide the land. There is a myth that the nephew Sarhali walked slightly early so that is the reason the divide of the land isn't exactly in the middle; it is more occupied towards Dadehar than Sarhali.
History of people
The older generation of Dadehar has received rites of amritAmrit
Amrit, also known as Marathos or Marathus, was an ancient city located near Tartous in Syria. It was founded during the Amorites period, 3rd millennium BC....
at the hands of Guru Gobind Singh
Gobind Singh
Gobind Singh VC was an Indian soldier, and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest Commonwealth award for gallantry "in the face of the enemy", during the First World War....
, and joined the Khasala Army. Dadehar had bred many warriors who fought against the Mogul
Mughal Empire
The Mughal Empire , or Mogul Empire in traditional English usage, was an imperial power from the Indian Subcontinent. The Mughal emperors were descendants of the Timurids...
s and defended India against invaders. People of Dadehar have fought alone with Hari Singh Nalwa
Hari Singh Nalwa
Hari Singh Nalwa was Commander-in-chief of the Khalsa, the army of the Sikh Empire. He is known for his role in the conquests of Kasur, Sialkot, Multan, Kashmir, Attock, and Peshawar. He led the Sikh Army in freeing Shah Shuja from Kashmir and secured the Koh-i-Nor diamond for Maharaja Ranjit Singh...
against the Mughal Raj and contributed to establish the Sikh Kingdom. Chali Mukte or the Forty Liberated Ones, who sacrificed their own lives defending an attack by the imperial army marching in pursuit of Guru Gobind Singh that some of them were from Dadehar.
A prominent freedom fighter, saint Baba Vasakha Singh Sikhism in the United States
Sikhism in the United States
Sikhism was the first religion from India to settle in America during 19th century. Since then, Sikhs have become a part of American history, with Bhagat Singh Thind being the first Sikh to be recruited in the American military, and Dalip Singh Saund being the first Asian American member of the...
is well known as a native of Dadaher. In due respect Dadehar was awarded the Sahib
Sahib
Sahib is an Urdu term which literally translates to "Owner" or "Proprietor". The primary Arabic meaning of Sahib is "associate, companion, comrade, friend" though it also includes "Sahib is an Urdu term which literally translates to "Owner" or "Proprietor". The primary Arabic meaning of Sahib...
title and at present this village is known as Dadehar Sahib.
Dadehar people are from the Sandhu
Sandhu
Sandhu or Sindhu is a Jatt of Jat ethnicity found in Iraq, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir in India and also in Pakistan...
Jat clan and have established more than 22 villages in Amritsar District and nephew Sarhali
Sarhali
Sarhali is a city and a municipal council in Tarn Taran district in the Indian state of Punjab.-Origins:Nearby village Dadehar is more than 400 year old. It was created by a man named Dadehar who originated from Malwa in search of new land, along with his nephew Sarhali. Both families traveled...
have established 17 villages.