Sher Singh Shah was born on September 16, 1912, in Nala, a small village near Guptkashi in the Rudraprayag District of Uttarakhand, India. His father, Padam Singh Shah, was a farmer and the village leader in Nala, while his mother’s name was Devki Devi. Sher Singh Shah received his education in his humble village in the Ukhi Block, which is located near Shri Kedarnath Road, attracting many visitors. It was during a time when the Indian independence movement was at its peak. When Sher Singh Shah was 38 years old, the villagers entrusted him with the task of delivering messages related to the struggle against British colonial rule. From a young age, he had honed his skills in delivering letters and meals discreetly. Driven by his commitment to the cause, he took an oath at the Lalitamai temple in Nala to dedicate his life to the service of his country.
Sher Singh Shah regularly visited the weekly market near Guptkashi, where he clandestinely distributed leaflets that raised awareness about the freedom movement and called upon the public to join in. In 1942, the Quit India Movement gained widespread momentum across the country, with people from Kedarnath Ghati and all corners of India fervently participating. During this period, Sher Singh Shah played a leading role in the movement in Kedar Ghati. He crossed paths with other freedom fighters like Anushoyaprasad Bahuguna. Sher Singh Shah’s commitment to the nation extended to adopting his brother’s son, and he was also associated with Kasaragod and Barmwadi Place, where he collaborated with figures like Purshottam Bhagwati in the fight against British rule.
Sher Singh Shah was placed under house arrest in his village, Nala Guptkashi, for a period of six months. He was subsequently imprisoned in Bareli jail, where he made every effort to contribute to the cause of liberating India from British rule. During his time in jail, he endured inhuman physical treatment, which took a toll on his health. Unfortunately, on February 12, 1991, he passed away.
Sher Singh Shah
(1912 – 1991) – (Uttarakhand)
Sher Singh Shah was born on September 16, 1912, in Nala, a small village near Guptkashi in the Rudraprayag District of Uttarakhand, India. His father, Padam Singh Shah, was a farmer and the village leader in Nala, while his mother’s name was Devki Devi. Sher Singh Shah received his education in his humble village in the Ukhi Block, which is located near Shri Kedarnath Road, attracting many visitors. It was during a time when the Indian independence movement was at its peak. When Sher Singh Shah was 38 years old, the villagers entrusted him with the task of delivering messages related to the struggle against British colonial rule. From a young age, he had honed his skills in delivering letters and meals discreetly. Driven by his commitment to the cause, he took an oath at the Lalitamai temple in Nala to dedicate his life to the service of his country.
Sher Singh Shah regularly visited the weekly market near Guptkashi, where he clandestinely distributed leaflets that raised awareness about the freedom movement and called upon the public to join in. In 1942, the Quit India Movement gained widespread momentum across the country, with people from Kedarnath Ghati and all corners of India fervently participating. During this period, Sher Singh Shah played a leading role in the movement in Kedar Ghati. He crossed paths with other freedom fighters like Anushoyaprasad Bahuguna. Sher Singh Shah’s commitment to the nation extended to adopting his brother’s son, and he was also associated with Kasaragod and Barmwadi Place, where he collaborated with figures like Purshottam Bhagwati in the fight against British rule.
Sher Singh Shah was placed under house arrest in his village, Nala Guptkashi, for a period of six months. He was subsequently imprisoned in Bareli jail, where he made every effort to contribute to the cause of liberating India from British rule. During his time in jail, he endured inhuman physical treatment, which took a toll on his health. Unfortunately, on February 12, 1991, he passed away.
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