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Lachhman Singh Dharowali

Akali Gurdwara Reform Movement

Led the jatha that entered Gurdwara Janam Asthan on 20 February 1921 and was killed in the massacre there.

Life
?–1921
Place
Nankana Sahib, Punjab, India
Years
1921–1921
Map
31.453, 73.72
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Biography

Bhai Lachhman Singh Dharowali led a jatha into Gurdwara Janam Asthan at Nankana Sahib on 20 February 1921 during the dispute over shrine management. The jatha had come for worship and was attacked by men associated with Mahant Narain Das. Lachhman Singh was killed. He became a central name in remembrance of the massacre. The village Dharowali is not pinned as a verified coordinate. The pin is Nankana Sahib, offset from Kartar Singh Jhabbar’s marker.

Revolution

Theme. Jatha leader · Nankana Sahib

Key figures. Kartar Singh Jhabbar

Outcome. Killed on 20 February 1921 at Nankana Sahib.

Casualties. The massacre killed a large number of volunteers. Published counts differ and are not merged here.

Influence. The individual name most often attached to the Nankana Sahib massacre.