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The Rakhi system (Punjabi: ਰੱਖਿਆ; rakhi'a, rakhi'ā, rakhiaa; meaning "security") [1] [2] was a tributary protectorate scheme practiced by the Dal Khalsa of the Sikh Confederacy in the 18th century.
The Rakhi system was the payment-for-protection tributary protectorate scheme practiced by the Dal Khalsa of the Sikh Confederacy in the 18th century. [42] [43] It was a large source of income to the Sikh Misls. [42] [44]
Official establishment of the Rakhi system [10] 7 November 1760 Sarbat Khalsa passes Gurmata to attack Lahore [11] 27 October 1761 Gurmata passed during the annual Diwali meeting at Amritsar that supporters, such as agents, informers and collaborators, of the Durrani Empire must be annihilated.
Misldari system: Headquarters: Akal Takht, Amritsar: Motto(s) Deg Tegh Fateh: Colors: Dark blue, basant (xanthic) Equipment: Matchlock, sabres [1] Wars: Mughal-Sikh Wars; Afghan-Sikh Wars; Commanders; Commanders: Nawab Kapur Singh (founder) Baba Deep Singh Jassa Singh Ahluwalia Jassa Singh Ramgarhia Baghel Singh Darbara Singh Charat Singh Maha ...
Rakhi, Nepal, a town in Nepal Rakhi system , an 18th-century payment-for-protection scheme practiced by the Dal Khalsa of the Sikh Confederacy Raksha Bandhan , or Rakhi, an annual Hindu ceremony, and a type of bracelet associated with the ceremony
The government of Odisha stated that the Devadasi system is not prevalent in the state. In March 2015, Sasimani Debi, the last devadasi attached to Jagannath temple, died thus bringing the curtain down on the institution. [50] Similarly, the government of Tamil Nadu wrote that this system has been eradicated and there are now no Devadasis in ...
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The system, along with untouchability, has been more common in rural parts of Punjab. The landowning dominant Sikh castes, states Jodhka, "have not shed all their prejudices against the lower castes or dalits ; while dalits would be allowed entry into the village gurdwaras they would not be permitted to cook or serve langar."