Bhai Taru Singh | |
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ਭਾਈ ਤਾਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ | |
 Incomplete 19th century drawing depicting the martyrdom of Taru Singh | |
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| Born | 1720 |
| Died | 1 July 1745 |
| Cause of death | Execution by scalping |
| Religion | Sikhism |
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Bhai Taru Singh (Punjabi: ਭਾਈ ਤਾਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ; c. 1720 – 1 July 1745)[1] was a prominent Sikh martyr known for sacrificing his life, for protecting his Sikh values, by having had his head scalped rather than cutting his hair and converting to Islam.[2][3]
- ^ "Sikh Martyrs – Bhai Taru Singh". Search Sikhism. Archived from the original on 19 August 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2007.
- ^ Fowler, Marsha; Kirkham, Sheryl; Sawatzky, Rick; Taylor, Elizabeth (2011). Religion, Religious Ethics and Nursing. New: Springer Publishing Company. p. 261. ISBN 9780826106643.
- ^ French, Louis (2000). Martyrdom in the Sikh Tradition: Playing the "Game of Love". Oxford University Press. p. 146. ISBN 9780195649475.