Kesri Flag on the Red Fort (Events)
 
 


 

Kesri (Saffron) Flag on the Red Fort (March 11, 1781)

Between 1765-1781, the Sikhs conquered Delhi fifteen times. In 1781, Sardar Baghel Singh hoisted Kesri (saffron) flag on the Red Fort and Sardar Jassa Singh Ahluwalia graced the throne of Delhi.