Nihang - Wikipedia
Early Sikh military history was dominated by the Nihang, known for their victories where they were heavily outnumbered. Traditionally known for their bravery and ruthlessness in the battlefield, the Nihang once formed the irregular guerrilla squads of the armed forces of the Sikh Empire, the Sikh Khalsa Army.
Indian armour - Wikipedia
Armor in the Indian subcontinent was used since antiquity. Its earlier reference is found in the Vedic period. [1] . Armor has been described in religious texts; including the Itihasa epics Ramayana and Mahabharat, as well as in the Puranas. Armour leather coat made of pangolin scales gilded and lacquered from India, 17th century.
Sikh Armour | Sikh Wearing Helmets - Sikh Museum
Sikhs Wearing Helmets. Studying rare early paintings dating to the time of Sikh rule in Punjab, we look for evidence of Sikhs wearing helmets. Sikh chronicles as well as eyewitness accounts of travellers to the Empire of Maharaja Ranjit Singh are also examined for any evidence of Sikh wearing helmets.
Sikh Art from the Kapany Collection
Through this richly illustrated book, fifteen leading scholars of Sikhism and art examine the full range of Sikh artistic expression. They assess and interpret the Kapany Collection – a remarkable art resource, using it to introduce Sikh art, ethos, religion, culture and history to a broad audience.
Nihang - SikhiWiki, free Sikh encyclopedia.
Nihangs (also: called Akalis) are a very famous and prestigious armed Sikh order. Early Sikh military history is dominated by the Akali Sikh military order that is particularly noted for the many famous military victories they won while being heavily out-numbered.
Sikh Helmet | Sikh Misls
In two rare early 19th century paintings of Sikh battle scenes, we can see that the Sikh soldiers all wear traditional turbans rather than helmets and no body armour, other than the traditional Sikh shield carried on the back.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh | Sikh Helmet
In his efforts to modernize the Khalsa army of the Sikh Empire, Maharaja Ranjit Singh clearly understood the benefits of armour including helmets to protect soldiers on the battlefield. It was under the stewardship of his French General Jean Francois Allard starting in 1822 that we see the first appearance of helmets among the cavalry of the ...
Smithsonian Sikh Heritage Gallery Exhibit Virtual Tour
Examples of armor and weapons used by Sikhs including the chakar (Sikh throwing ring), a katar (punch dagger) and tulwar (sword). Among the more unusual items are two battle helmets and intricate body armor. Click on any of the labels on the map below to view that part of the exhibit or return to the Home Page. All Rights Reserved.
Indian, probably Sikh - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Title: Pair of Arm Guards. Date: 18th century. Culture: Indian, probably Sikh. Medium: Steel, gold, velvet, textile, copper alloy.
Five Ks - Wikipedia
In Sikhism, the Five Ks (Punjabi: ਪੰਜ ਕਕਾਰ, Pañj Kakār, Punjabi pronunciation: [ˈpənd͡ʒ.ˈkəˌka:ɾ]) are five items that Guru Gobind Singh, in 1699, commanded Khalsa Sikhs to wear at all times.