Nishant Nishant, Nihang- the Immortals (PEOPLE 2023)

The 'Nihang' (the Immortals), is an armed Sikh warrior order. They are dressed in blue, and they always uphold the values of their 'Dharma' (constitution) and are self-sovereign. The word Nihang, in Persian is used for a mythical sea creature and the term owes its origin to Mughal historians, who compared the ferocity of the 'Akali' with that of crocodiles. 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. Within their weapons, lies the goddess 'Chandi', who supports their timelessness. This warrior community survived numerous holocaust over the years. And after all those years, The Nihang, Sikh Warrior Creed evokes respect and fear in equal measures and is the only surviving warrior order/army still active in India.

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