Bhagat Kanwar Ram

Bhagat Kanwar Ram (1885 – 1939)[1] was a Sindhi singer and Sufi poet.[2][3] He was a disciple of saint Satram Das Sahib of Raharki.[4][5] He was born on 13 April 1885 at village Jarwar of Sukkur (Sakhar) district and was assassinated in communal riots in Sukkur in December 1939.[6][7] He was popular in both Hindu and Muslim Sindhi community of Sindh.[8] Commemorative stamp was issued by Indian President Pratibha Patil on 26 April 2010.[9]

Early life

He was son of TirathBai and Tarachand.[10]

Assassination

He was assassinated in sectarian riots near Ruk railway station.[11]

References
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  3. "Bhagat Kanwar Ram, Sindhi Music Album by Bhagat Kanwar Ram". sindhyat.com. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  4. "Sai Kanwarram Sahib - I". web.archive.org. 21 November 2011. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  5. "Bhagat Kanwar Ram Sahib is the name which is very closely related to Sindh and Sindhis". santkanwarram.com. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  6. "Remembering Bhagat Kanwar Ram | Political Economy | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  7. Pathan, Dr. "BHAGAT KANWAR RAM". www.drpathan.com. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  8. "Bhagat Kanwar died for Sindh, says son". DAWN.COM. 3 November 2008. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  9. "Sindhunagar.com - Bhagat Kanwar Ram Stamp Released by Indian President Pratibha Patil". sindhunagar.com. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  10. "Sant Kanwar Ram: Biography : Bhagat Kanwar Ram : Sindhi Folk Singer | The Sindhu World". thesindhuworld.com. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  11. "Bhagat Kanwar remembered". The Nation. 2 November 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
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