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This research paper proposal delves into the significant role played by Amar Singh Jhabal in the Gurdwara Reform Movement, a crucial chapter in Sikh history during the early 20th century. He was born on 1888 in Punjab, India and his evolution from a police sub-inspector to a prominent leader underscores his unwavering commitment to Sikh rights and religious freedom. This proposal provides an overview of Amar Singh Jhabal's background, education, and his instrumental involvement in various aspects of the Gurdwara Reform Movement. It emphasizes his vocal opposition to the confiscation of kirpans, his efforts in mobilizing the Sikh community, and his advocacy for reform in the Gurdwara management. His personal sacrifices, including imprisonment, and his pivotal contributions to the enactment of the Sikh Gurdwara Act, 1925, a landmark achievement for the Sikh community in their quest for religious autonomy and Gurdwara management under the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandhak Committee. His enduring legacy in Sikh history and his integral role in the broader struggle for civil and religious liberties in India.