Dal Khalsa (Sikh Army)
Dal Khalsa was the name of the combined military forces of 11 Sikh misls that operated in the 18th century (1735–1799) in the Punjab region. The military force was established by Nawab Kapur Singh in the mid 1730s.
| Dal Khalsa | |
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Blue Nishan Sahib | |
| Active | 1735 – 1799 |
| Disbanded | 1799 |
| Country | Sikh Confederacy Ahluwalia Misl Bhangi Misl Kanhaiya Misl Ramgarhia Misl Singhpuria Misl Panjgarhia Misl Nishanwalia Misl Sukerchakia Misl Dallewalia Misl Nakai Misl Shaheedan Misl |
| Allegiance | Khalsa |
| Branch |
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| Role | Cavalry, infantry |
| Part of | Misldari system |
| Headquarters | Akal Takht, Amritsar |
| Motto(s) | Deg Tegh Fateh |
| Colors | Dark blue, basant (xanthic) |
| Equipment | Matchlock, sabres |
| Wars | |
| Commanders | |
| Commanders | Nawab Kapur Singh (founder) Baba Deep Singh Jassa Singh Ahluwalia Jassa Singh Ramgarhia Baghel Singh Darbara Singh Charat Singh Maha Singh |
| Fighting style | Guerilla warfare |
| Predecessor | Khalsa Fauj |
| Successor | Sikh Khalsa Army |
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