Realm · 1709–1717
Sikhs
Sikhs appears on the map from 1709 to 1717. At its greatest recorded extent, in 1709, it covered about 24,700 km².
One of the realms of Sikh Empire. The Sikh faith, founded by Guru Nanak in Punjab around 1500, was forged into a martial brotherhood, the Khalsa, by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. As Mughal power collapsed in the 18th century, Sikh bands fought both the Mughals and Afghan invaders and divided Punjab among a dozen confederacies called misls.
- On the map
- 1709–1717
- Greatest extent
- 1709, about 24,700 km²
- Read more
- Wikipedia: Sikhs · Wikidata Q582779
Territory through time
| Years | Area drawn |
|---|---|
| 1709–1712 | 24,700 km² |
| 1713–1717 | 24,700 km² |
Related
- Sikh Empire empire