Punjab
TWO VALOROUS SHAHIDS OF 18th CENTURY: BHAI MEHTAB SINGH JI AND BHAI SUKHA SINGH JI
The Sikh history of 18th century is replete with horrent Sakas of Shahids. In addition to the two Ghallugharas – Chhota Ghallughara (1746) and Wadda Ghallughara (1762) a series of valorous Shahids – Baba Banda Singh Bahadur JI (1916), Bhai Taru Singh Ji (1727), Bhai Mani Singh Ji (1738), Bhai Bota Singh Ji and Bhai Garja Singh Ji (1939), Bhai Haqiqat Rai Ji (1742), Bhai Taroo Singh Ji (1745), Bhai Subeg Singh Ji and his son Bhai Shahbaz Singh Ji (1945), Baba Dip Singh JI (1757), Bhai Mehtab Singh Ji also spelled as Bhai Matab Singh Ji) and Bhai Sukha Singh Ji who assassinated Masse Khan Raghar in 1740 are unforgettable and every Sikh will remember these Shahids for their courage, stead fastens and fearlessness for all times to come. In addition to these several other Sikhs who sacrificed their lives to uphold their religious belief will be also always remembered with respect.