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There was no shortage of women who played prominent roles during in Sikh history – be it during the times of the Sikh Gurus, the period during which Sikhs defeated the Mughals, the Anglo-Sikh wars, resistance against the British, India’s independence, and the struggle for justice during the later part of the 20th century. However, their roles have often been neglected or not given the same prominence. It is the need of our times to ensure women are given a deserving place in Sikh history.
To honor Women History Month in March, Sikh24 will be publishing a series of articles exploring the role of women in Sikh history and prominent Kaurs from the present-day Sikh struggles.
January 29, 2021
Fluttering in the chilly Delhi winter breeze, a triangular flag was hoisted on Jan. 26 on the ramparts of the Red Fort, a Mughal-era monument.
The Nishan Sahib, a saffron-coloured flag with a two-edged dagger as its central motif, is a religious flag that belongs to the Sikh community. It can be commonly found at all gurdwaras and Sikh events. But single act by farmer-led protesters has multiple political connotations packed into it. First, the Red Fort is the site of the national address the Indian prime minister delivers every Independence Day. The Indian flag is also ceremoniously unfurled. Second, a religious flag was hoisted below, but close to the Indian flag. And third, it happened on a day that India celebrates its constitution.