Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Sikh warrior order
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| gptkbp:currentLocation |
gptkb:Punjab,_India
other Sikh diaspora communities |
| gptkbp:dressCode |
blue robes
tall conical turbans adorned with steel weapons iron bracelets (kara) |
| gptkbp:foundedIn |
17th century
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| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Guru_Gobind_Singh
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Anandpur_Sahib
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Akali Nihangs
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| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Punjabi
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| gptkbp:leaderTitle |
gptkb:Jathedar
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
gptkb:Anglo-Sikh_Wars
gptkb:Battle_of_Chamkaur Battle of Sabraon defense of Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) |
| gptkbp:notableFor |
martial tradition
strict adherence to Sikh code of conduct distinctive blue attire role in defending Sikhism use of traditional Sikh weapons wearing steel quoits (chakram) participation in Sikh wars against Mughals and Afghans |
| gptkbp:notableMember |
gptkb:Akali_Phula_Singh
Akali Baba Hanuman Singh |
| gptkbp:philosophy |
service to humanity
self-sacrifice defense of righteousness (dharma) warrior-saint ideal |
| gptkbp:practicedIn |
gptkb:Gatka_(Sikh_martial_art)
horseback riding martial arts training recitation of Sikh scriptures consumption of sukha (cannabis drink) in traditional rituals |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Budha_Dal
gptkb:Taruna_Dal gptkb:Mughal_Empire gptkb:Guru_Gobind_Singh gptkb:Khalsa gptkb:Sikh_Empire Afghan invasions of Punjab |
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Sikhism
|
| gptkbp:symbol |
gptkb:Khanda_(double-edged_sword)
gptkb:Kirpan_(sword) Blue attire Chakkar (steel quoit) Dastar Bunga (fortress turban) |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Khalsa_Army
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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