Nihangs the sword wearing spear carrying dressed in dark blue clothes with peaked turbans surmounted...........

Ancient and Medieval History (Easy) Religion and Philosopjhy

Nihangs, the sword-wearing, spear-carrying, dressed in dark blue clothes with peaked turbans surmounted with a steel disc are a colourful sight. They dress and conduct themselves as ‘ever-ready’ soldiers. They belong to the order founded by :

Maharaja Ranjit Singh

Akali Phoola Singh, a general of Ranjit Singh

Guru Gobind Singh, Sikhs’ Tenth Guru

Banda, the successor to Guru Gobind Singh

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Explanation:

Nihang is an order of Sikh warriors, characterised by blue robes, antiquated arms such as swords and spears, and decorated turbans surmounted by steel quoits.
Sikh historian Dr Balwant Singh Dhillon said, “Etymologically the word nihang in Persian means an alligator, sword and pen but the characteristics of Nihangs seem to stem more from the Sanskrit word nihshank which means without fear, unblemished, pure, carefree and indifferent to worldly gains and comfort.
” The 19th century historian Rattan Singh Bhangu described Nihangs as “unaffected by pain or comfort”, “given to meditation, penance and charity” and “complete warriors”.