Chandra Singh Garhwali was an Indian soldier.
He was born in December 25, 1891 and died in October 1, 1979. [1] He is remembered in Indian history for refusing to open fire on unarmed pathans who were fighting for freedom. [2] He lived with Mahatma Gandhi in Sabarmati Ashram for a short time. [3]
Garhwali is an Indo-Aryan language of the Central Pahari subgroup. It is primarily spoken by over 2.5 million Garhwali people in the Garhwal region of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand in the Indian Himalayas.
Narendra Singh Negi, also referred as 'Garh Ratan' and 'Bob Dylan of the hills' is one of the most prominent folk singers, composer and a poet of the Garhwal and Uttarakhand who prominently sings in Garhwali language. Reportedly, he has sung more than 1000 songs. His unparalleled work in the field of folk music of Uttarakhand is an inspiration for all the upcoming singers of Uttarakhand.
Rajnath Singh is an Indian politician and lecturer who is serving as the 29th Defence Minister of India since 2019. He is currently the deputy Leader of the House, Lok Sabha since 2014. He was the 8th President of Bharatiya Janata Party from 2013 to 2014 and from 2005 to 2009. He has previously served as the 19th Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 2000 to 2002 and a Cabinet Minister for Road Transport and Highways in the Vajpayee Government from 1999 to 2000 and the minister of Agriculture from 2003 to 2004. He was the 30th Home Minister in the First Modi Ministry from 2014 to 2019. He is a veteran leader of the BJP who started his career as a RSS Swayamsevak. He is an advocate of the party's Hindutva ideology. He has also served the party in the Uttar Pradesh state from where he started his political career.He was the President of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha from 1988 to 1990.He was a member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Haidergarh twice, being Chief minister. He was a member of Lok Sabha from Lucknow since 2014 and Ghaziabad from 2009 to 2014. He was also a member of Rajya Sabha from 2002 to 2008 and from 1994 to 2001.
Thakur Kesari Singh Barhath was a Indian revolutionary leader, freedom fighter, and educator from the state of Rajasthan. He was the patriarch of the Barhath family, members of which participated in anti-British activities Barhath was also known as Rajasthan Kesari. He is known for dissuading Maharana Fateh Singh from attending the 1903 Delhi Durbar with Chetavani ra Chungatya, his Dingal work. Barhath founded Veer Bharat Sabha, a revolutionary organization based in Rajasthan, and co-founded Rajasthan Seva Sangh and Rajputana-Madhya Bharat Sabha. He wrote extensively about nationalism and independence, and wrote poetry in Dingal.
Lalji Tandon was an Indian politician who served as the 18th Governor of Madhya Pradesh and 28th Governor of Bihar. He had also served as a member of parliament from 1996 until 2014 and as the Leader of the Opposition of the Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh from 2003 until 2007. He was a member of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a protégé of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Pankaj Singh is an Indian politician who is Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP)'s General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh. Pankaj has been active in politics since 2002 and is the present MLA of Noida. On 11 March 2017, he won the Noida Vidhan Sabha seat in the UP Legislative Assembly election. He is the Vice-President of BJP in Uttar Pradesh state. He is the elder son of Rajnath Singh, the present Defence Minister of India.
Veer Lorik is part of the Bhojpuri folklore of Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh, India. According to S.M. Pandey, it is considered to be the Ramayana by the Ahir. Veer Lorik is a divine character of the legend of the Ahir of eastern Uttar Pradesh. The Veer Lorik Stone on the banks of the Son River in the Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, contains a love story. He is sometimes known as the Lorikayan, after the folkloric tale of that name.
Government Medical College, Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal or Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Government Medical Science and Research Institute or VCSGGMSRI is a government medical college located near Srinagar, Uttarakhand, in Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India. The institute was established in 2008. The college is located midst the beautiful himalayan mountainous ranges. This college is equipped with advanced medical equipment and cutting-edge medical technology which has proved to be a boon for the local population. The college admits 125 M.B.B.S. students annually through a highly competitive competition. This college also signifies indomitable will of Government of India and Government of Uttarakhand to provide tertiary healthcare for every citizen of the state.
Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Uttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry, formerly Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, is a state agricultural university located in North Indian state of Uttarakhand. The University has two campuses, one is in Bharsar town of Pauri Garhwal district and other is in Ranichauri town of Tehri Garhwal district.
Trivendra Singh Rawat is an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand between 2017 and 2021.
Bharat Ke Veer, is a fund-raising initiative by actor Akshay Kumar to benefit members of government paramilitary forces .. It has been proposed to then Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. It allows donations of up to ₹1.5 million to the account of an individual soldier, or unlimited donations to the general "Bharat Ke Veer" fund. The general fund is distributed on the basis of need to families of Central Armed Police Force or Assam Rifles personnel. Money is credited to the next of kin of Central Armed Police Force personnel in all seven branches or National Disaster Response Force and Assam Rifles soldiers.
Chander Singh Rahi was a prominent folk singer, balladeer, musician, poet, storyteller, and cultural conservator from Uttarakhand, India.
Ghora Katora which means "Horse Bowl" is a natural lake near the city of Rajgir in the Indian state of Bihar. The shape of the lake resembles that of a horse and is surrounded by mountains on three of the sides. The lake attracts migratory birds from Siberia and central Asia during winter.
Uttarakhand Day also referred to as Uttarakhand Divas, is celebrated as the state foundation day of Indian state Uttarakhand. It is observed annually on 9 November.
Veer Singh Patel is an Indian politician and former MLA representing the Chitrakoot constituency in Uttar Pradesh as a Samajwadi Party member from 2012 to 2017. He is the son of dacoit Dadua who was killed in 2007.
Maharaja Radha Charan Singh Judeo Bahadur was the last official Gurjar ruler of Samthar State from 9 October 1935 till 1950. His father Bir Singh Judeo abdicated the throne in his favour due to old age. He reigned in the State of Samthar until 1950, when it was merged in to India. He held the title of Maharaja of Samthar until privy purses and official titles of all the princely states' rulers were abolished in 1971.
Thakur Zorawar Singh Barhath was an Indian revolutionary and independence activist. He is known for the assassination attempt on the Viceroy of India, Lord Hardinge by throwing a bomb on him during the procession in New Delhi. He is also called "Chandra Shekhar Azad of Rajasthan".
Raja Devi Bakhsh Singh was a British-era King from Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. He was born in 19th century AD. He became popular because of 1857 revolt. He is represented as symbol of communal harmony, his name and the works done by him is still highly respected in neighbouring districts. Today there are few people who know his name but at that the time of 1857 revolt, he displayed valour and bravery and even encouraged harmony between Hindu & Muslim.