![]() ![]() Thereafter, some of the fiercest hand-to-hand fighting occurs.Reportedly two determined attempts are made to rush open the gate, but are unsuccessful.The leaders of the Afghan forces reportedly make promises to the soldiers to entice them to surrender.Colonel Haughton signals that he has estimated between 10,000 and 14,000 Pashtuns attacking Saragarhi.The enemy breaks a portion of the wall of the picket.Soldiers Lal Singh and Jiwa Singh reportedly carry the dead body of Bhagwan Singh back to the inner layer of the post.Bhagwan Singh becomes the first injured and Lal Singh is seriously wounded.The soldiers decide to fight to the last to prevent the enemy from reaching the forts. ![]() Colonel Haughton states he cannot send immediate help to Saragarhi.Haughton, situated in Fort Lockhart, that they are under attack. Around 9:00am, around 10,000 Afghans reach the signaling post at Saragarhi.Details of the Battle of Saragarhi are considered fairly accurate, due to Gurmukh Singh signalling events to Fort Lockhart as they occurred. ![]()
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