Jathedar

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A jathedar (Template:Langx) is a leader of high regard chosen to head and ensure discipline within a jatha, a troop of Sikhs.[1] In modern-times, the term is used to in-reference to leaders of Sikh spiritual organizations, such as any of the Panj Takhts.

History

During the early-to-mid 18th century, the term was used to refer to a leader of a Jatha.[2] However, it began to be replaced by titles, such as Sardar, due to Afghan influence from the mid-18th century onwards.[2] The terms "jatha" and "jathedar" were revived during the Singh Sabha Movement to refer to "bands of preachers and choirs", an association which survives until the present-day.[2] However, during the later Gurdwara Reform Movement, the terms began to take on a martial tone once again, resuscitating and harking back to the 18th century's context for the word.[2]

Jathedars of the Akal Takht

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  1. Gurdas Bhalla (c.Template:TrimScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".c.Template:TrimScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

    Usurped by Minas from 1640 to 1698

  2. Mani Singh (c.Template:TrimScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".c.Template:TrimScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Executed
  3. Darbara Singh (c.Template:TrimScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".–1734)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  4. Kapur Singh Virk (1733–1748)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  5. Jassa Singh Ahluwalia (1748–1783)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  6. Phula Singh (c.Template:TrimScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".–1823)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".  
  7. Hanuman Singh (1823–1846)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".  
  8. Prahlad Singh (1846–1865)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".  

    Usurped by Sarbarahs appointed by the British Indian Government from 1859 to 1920

  9. Teja Singh Bhuchar (1920–1921)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Assassinated
  10. Teja Singh Akarpuri (1921–1923)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". & (1926–1930)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  11. Udham Singh Nagoke (1923–1924)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". & (1926-short period)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  12. Acchar Singh (1924–1926)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". & (1955–1962)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  13. Didar Singh (1925-short period)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  14. Jawaher Singh Mattu Bhaike (1926-short period)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  15. Gurmukh Singh Musafir (1931–1934)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  16. Wasakha Singh Dadehar (1934)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  17. Mohan Singh Nagoke (1935–1952)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  18. Partap Singh (1938–1948)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". (1952–1954)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Assassinated
  19. Mohan Singh Tur (1962–1963)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  20. Sadhu Singh Bhaura (1964–1980)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  21. Kirpal Singh (1963–1965)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". (1983–1986)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  22. Gurdial Singh Ajnoha (1980–1982)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  23. Jasbir Singh Rode (1986–1989)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  24. Gurdev Singh Kaunke (1986–1993)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Executed
  25. Gurbachan Singh Manochahal (1986–1987)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".  
  26. Darshan Singh (1986–1988)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". (1986–1988)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". (1989–1990)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  27. Manjit Singh (1994–1997)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  28. Ranjit Singh (1994–1999)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  29. Puran Singh (1999–2000)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  30. Joginder Singh Vedanti (2000–2008)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  31. Gurbachan Singh (2008–2018)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  32. Jagtar Singh Hawara (2015–Incumbent)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  33. Dhian Singh Mand (2015–Incumbent)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  34. Harpreet Singh (2018–2023)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  35. Raghbir Singh (2023–2025)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  36. Kuldeep Singh Gargaj (2025–Incumbent)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Jathedars of Takht Kesgarh Sahib

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  • Karam Singh
  • Kharak Singh
  • Budh Singh
  • Puran Singh
  • Puran Singh
  • Resham Singh
  • Partap Singh
  • Bir Singh
  • Ajit Singh
  • Fauja Singh
  • Bachitar Singh
  • Guridal Singh
  • Harcharan Singh
  • Shavinder Singh
  • Labh Singh[3]  
  • Balbir Singh
  • Manjit Singh
  • Tarlochan Singh
  • Mal Singh (2013-2017)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Amrik Singh Ajnala (2015–2017)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Raghbir Singh (2017–2023)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Sultan Singh (2023-2025)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Kuldeep Singh Gargaj (2025–Incumbent)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Jathedars of Takht Damdama Sahib

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  • Deep Singh  
  • Sudh Singh
  • Karam Singh
  • Natha Singh  
  • Ran Singh
  • Bhagwaan Singh
  • Baghel Singh
  • Diwan Singh
  • Ram Singh
  • Harchand Singh LongowalTemplate:Assassinated
  • Jagir Singh
  • Avtar Singh Brahma[4] 
  • Sabh Lakha Singh  
  • Jaswant Singh
  • Sanjh Hakam Singh
  • Mehar Singh
  • Kewal Singh
  • Balwant Singh Nandgarh[5]
  • Gurmukh Singh[6]
  • Baljit Singh Daduwal (2015–2020)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Harpreet Singh (2018–2025)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[7]
  • Jagtar Singh (2025-short period)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Tek Singh Dhanaula (2025–Incumbent)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Jathedars of Takht Patna Sahib

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  • Maan Singh (–2000)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Iqbal Singh (2000–2019)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[8]
  • Ranjit Singh (2019–2022)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[9][10]
  • Baldev Singh (2022–Incumbent)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Jathedars of Takht Hazur Sahib

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  • Santokh Singh (1709–1715)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Khushal Singh (1715–1722)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Lal Singh (1722–1730)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Bakhtawar Singh (1730–1736)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Charat Singh (1736–1786)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Mohar Singh (1786–1793)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Ram Singh (1793–1804)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Dharam Singh (1804–1812)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Charat Singh (1812–1817)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Sahib Singh (1817–1818)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Aaya Singh (1818–1824)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Jassa Singh (1824–1839)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Isher Singh (1839–1841)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Waryam Singh (1841–1844)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Tara Singh (1844–1858)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Atar Singh (1858–1867)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Prem Singh (1867–1875)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Deva Singh (1875–1876)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Brij Singh (1876–1877)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Jawahar Singh (1877–1883)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Nanu Singh (1883–1890)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Maan Singh (1890–1913)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Daya Singh (1913–1914)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Hari Singh (1914–1919)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Hira Singh (1919–1945)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Bahadur Singh (1945–1946)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Hira Singh (1946–1950)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Harnam Singh (1950–1956)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Joginder Singh (1956–1984)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Hajura Singh (1984–2000)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Kulwant Singh (2000–Incumbent)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Jathedars of Damdami Taksal

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  • Baba Deep Singh Ji   (1708-1757)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Baba Gurbaksh Singh (1757-1764)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Soorat Singh (1764-Unknown)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Gurdas Singh
  • Sant Singh (Unknown-1832)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Daya Singh (1832-Unknown)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Bhagwan Singh
  • Harnam Singh Bedi
  • Bishan Singh Muralewale (Unknown-1905)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Sundar Singh Bhindranwale (1905-1930)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Gurbachan Singh Bhindranwale (1930-1961)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Kartar Singh Bhindranwale (1969–1977)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale (1977–1984)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Thakur Singh Bhindranwale (1984–2004)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Harnam Singh (2004–Incumbent)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Jathedars of Budha Dal

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  • Binod Singh (1708–1716)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".  
  • Darbara Singh (1716–1734)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".  
  • Nawab Kapur Singh (1737–1753)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Jassa Singh Ahluwalia (1753–1783)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Akali Naina Singh (1783–1800)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Akali Phula Singh (1800–1823)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".  
  • Akali Hanuman Singh (1823–1846)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".  
  • Akali Prahlad Singh (1846–1865)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".  
  • Akali Gian Singh (1865–1907)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Akali Teja Singh (1907–1929)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Akali Sahib Singh Kaladhari (1929–1942)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Akali Karam Singh (1942–1944)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Akali Chet Singh (1944–1969)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Akali Santa Singh (1969-2007)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Akali Surjit Singh (2007–2014)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Akali Joginder Singh Raqbewale (Karajgari Jathedar) (2014–2014)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Akali Prem Singh (2014-2017)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Akali Mann Singh (2017–Incumbent)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Jathedars of Tarna Dal

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  • Baba Deep Singh  
  • Gurbakhsh Singh  
  • Sudha Singh
  • Karam Singh
  • Natha Singh
  • Ram Singh Bedi
  • Jassa Singh
  • Nand Singh
  • Ram Singh
  • Gurmukh Singh
  • Sadhu Singh
  • Bishan Singh
  • Kirtan Singh (1994-2001)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Makhan Singh (2001-2016)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Gajjan Singh (2016-2023)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Joga Singh (2023-current)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".


Jathedars of Bidhi Chand Dal

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  • Bidhi Chand Chhina
  • Lal Chand
  • Gurdial Chand
  • Hukam Chand
  • Jeoun Singh
  • Jaspat Singh
  • Bhag Singh
  • Labh Singh
  • Natha Singh
  • Sohan Singh
  • Daya Singh Sur Singh (1975-2014)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Avtar Singh Sur Singh (2014-Incumbent)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

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