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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/exophades on 2025-03-19 22:34:53+00:00.

Original Title: TIL about the Battle of Saragarhi, a last-stand battle fought between 21 Sikh Soldiers from British India, and some 10,000 Afghan tribesmen. The soldiers refused to surrender and defended the outpost of Saragarhi, until they were wiped out.