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The Origins of Dal Khalsa and Its System of Warfare

  1. In which two sects were the Sikhs divided, after the martyrdom of Banda Singh Bahadur? Tat Khalsa and Bandai Khalsa
  2. When did Zakariya Khan make peace with Sikhs? 1733 AD
  3. Who organised Budha Dal and Taruna Dal? Nawab Kapoor Singh
  4. When were the Buddha Dal and Taruna Dal formed? 1734 AD
  5. Sikhs of which age group were included in the Buddha Dal? More than 40 years of age
  6. What were the main functions of the members of Buddha Dal? To take care of religious buildings & Religious preaching
  7. What were the main functions of the members of Taruna Dal?  To protect the community, To face the enemy
  8. In how many Jathas was the Taruna Dal further divided? 5
  9. How many Sikhs were there in each Jatha of Taruna Dal? 1300-2000
  10. Who was appointed the head of Budha Dal? Nawab Kapoor Singh
  11. When was Zakariya Khan died? 1 July 1945
  12. How many Jathas (Groups) of Sikhs were formed as per the Gurmata of 14 October 1745 AD? 25
  13. How many members were there in each Jatha formed as per the Gurmata of 14 October 1745? 100
  14. When was Dal Khalsa formed? 29 March 1748 AD
  15. Who can be cradited for the formation of Dal Khalsa? Nawab Kapoor Singh
  16. Where was Dal Khalsa established? Sri Amritsar Sahib
  17. How many Jathas of Sikhs were formed at the time of establishment of Dal Khalsa? 12
  18. Who was the Commander-in-Chief of Dal Khalsa? Sardar Jassa Singh Ahluwalia
  19. What was the meaning of Sarbat Khalsa? All the followers of Sikhism
  20. On what occassions was the Sarbat Khalsa convened? On Diwali and Baisakhi
  21. Where were the Sarbat Khalsa’s assemblies convened? Sri Amritsar Sahib
  22. In whose presence the decisions of Dal Khalsa were taken? Sri Guru Granth Sahib
  23. What was the most important part of Dal Khalsa’s army? Cavalry
  24. Which army did the Sikhs not like to join? Infantry
  25. What was the main function of infantry? to serve as gate keepers
  26. Which system of warfare was used by Dal Khalsa? Guerilla Warfare
  27. Who was the leader of Budha Dal? Nawab Kapoor Singh
  28. What was Dal Khalsa? Militery organisation of Sikhs

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