Hoshiar Singh Phogat

Ch. Hoshiar Singh Phogat

Ch. Hoshiar Singh Phogat PVC (19 July 1917 - 11 December 2009), son of Ch. Sispal Singh Phogat, was born on 19 May 1917 in village Phogat, District Bhiwani, Haryana.

Phogat, his birthplace, is a small village on Chandigarh - Narnaul road, about 16 km from Charkhi Dadri District. This Jat dominated village has produced more than 80 soldiers for the Indian Army. His father was a respectable farmer and his mother Smt. Manbheri Devi,Village Akehdi-Madanpur, a kind-hearted housewife.

Ch. Hoshiar Singh got married to Smt Hardeyi, Village Rudiyawas when he was still studying in the 7th class. This illustrious couple has Eleven sons.