Question

How did the formation of Khalsa help in the growth of Sikhs as a major regional power?

Answer 1

Guru Gobind Singh wanted to transform the Sikh community into a powerful warrior community that could protect itself from the hostile and powerful empire in rule. Some of the important phases after the rise of the Khalsa are as follows:

(1) The Khalsa rose as an answer to the economic and political repression of Aurangzeb's rule. It took advantage of the political instability created by the invasion of the Persian and Afghan invaders by expanding its territorial control.

(2) After the death of Guru Gobind Singh, the Khalsa rose as a revolt against the Mughals under the leadership of Banda Bahadur. The sovereign rule of the Sikhs was established and territories were consolidated.

(3) The misls were united under the leadership of Raja Ranjit Singh, after which the Khalsa grew as a major regional power.