Nawab Sher Mohammad Khan: The Voice of Conscience
Refusing to avenge his fallen brother upon innocent children, Nawab Sher Mohammad Khan walked out of Wazir Khan's court, earning eternal honor in Sikh history.
Nawab Sher Mohammad Khan
The Conscience of Malerkotla: The Historic Protest Against Imperial Tyranny
Last modified: Nov 1, 2026 • Editor: Admin
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Nawab Sher Mohammad Khan of Malerkotla raised the legendary 'Haa da Naara' (Protest of Conscience) in the court of Wazir Khan against the execution of the younger Sahibzadas, asserting that Islamic law forbade the killing of innocent children. For this moral courage, Guru Gobind Singh Ji blessed Malerkotla with enduring peace.
References & Citations
- The Encyclopedia of Sikhism— Prof. Harbans Singh(Punjabi University, Patiala)[1992]
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