History • Medieval IndiaHard
The confederacy system that emerged among Sikh misls in Punjab during the 18th century was collectively known by which traditional deliberative assembly term?
A. Sarbat Khalsa✓ Correct Answer
B. Gurmata
C. Dal Khalsa
D. Misldari
💡 Solution & Explanation
Sarbat Khalsa represented the biannual general assembly of representatives from all Sikh misls gathered at Akal Takht Amritsar to deliberate on major political and religious matters affecting the community. Gurmata referred specifically to the resolution passed by the assembly acting in the presence of Guru Granth Sahib. Dal Khalsa was the unified military wing formed under Nawab Kapur Singh to counter foreign invasions.
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