Dewan Bahadur Singha

Dewan Bahadur Singha (1893–1948) was a Pakistani politician who served as the Speaker of the British Indian Punjab assembly.[1] He was member of the Punjab Assembly between 1947 and 1948.[2]

Early life and family

He was to a Christian family in Pasrur, Sialkot in 1893 with ancestry of Bihari grandfather and Bengali grandmother. His mother was a Punjabi and he married to British Indian United Province women.[1]

Career

He served as registrar in the Punjab University. Due to his efforts matric examination system and intermediate level degrees were introduced to education system in Pakistan. In his recognition for his services, he was awarded the distinction of Dewan Bahadur.[1]

In 2016, a postal stamp was issued in his honour.[3]

References
  1. "Remembering a Marginalised Hero". www.pakistantoday.com.pk.
  2. "Punjab Assembly - Members - Punjab Legislative Assembly Post 2". papmis.pitb.gov.pk.
  3. "President lauds services of Dewan Bahadur S P Singha in creation of Pakistan – Daily Pakistan Observer –". pakobserver.net.


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