BUDDHA DAL and Taruna Dal, names now appropriated by two sections of the Nihang Sikhs, were the popular designations of the two divisions of Dal Khalsa, the confederated army of the Sikhs during the eighteenth century. With the execution of Banda Singh Bahadur in 1716, the Sikhs were deprived of a unified command. Moreover, losses suffered by the Sikhs during the anti Banda Singh campaign around Gurdaspur and the relentless persecution that followed at the hands of `Abd usSamad Khan, governor of Lahore, made it impossible for Sikhs to continue large scale combined operations.
Explore the life of JAI SINGH, founder of the Kanhaiya clan, who played a pivotal role in 18th-century Punjab's history, shaping its regions and legacy.
Discover the origins of the Sikh Misldari system in Punjab, a unique land tenure and political framework formed under Sikh power in the 18th century.
Discover the origin and significance of the Sikh Misi: a brigade of warriors claiming territories in 18th century India, rooted in rich cultural history.
Explore the historical monument commemorating the valor of Baba Deep Singh at the Gurudwara near Chatiwind Gate, Amritsar.
