Akal Sena
First standing Sikh army created by Guru Hargobind (1606 – 1699) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Akal Sena (Gurmukhi: ਅਕਾਲ ਸੈਨਾ; meaning 'Army of the Immortal', 'God's Army', or 'Eternal Army'; alternatively transcribed as Akaal Sena)[1][2][3] was the Sikh military force established by the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind.[4][5] It was the first standing Sikh army.[6] It was also known as the Akali Dal (Gurmukhi: ਅਕਾਲੀ ਦਲ, 'Immortal Brigade').[7]
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ਅਕਾਲ ਸੈਨਾ | |
Active | 15 June 1606 – 13 April 1699 |
Allegiance | Sikh Gurus |
Branch | Akali-Nihang Pathan regiment Risaldari (cavalry) |
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Headquarters | Akal Bunga, Amritsar |
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Successor | Khalsa Fauj |
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