They are, without any exception, the most insolent and worthless race of people in all India. They are religious fanatics, and acknowledge no ruler and no laws but their own; think nothing of
robbery, or even murder, should they happen to be in the humour for it. They move about constantly, armed to the teeth, and it is not an unconmion thing to see them riding about with a drawn sword in each hand, two more in their belt, a matchlock at their back, and three of four pair of quoits fastened round their turbans.
Sir Lepel Griffin, Ranjit Singh
4 comments:
Akaal kamalroop singh,
I've been working on a documentary of the Nihang for many years..i think we met at Budha dal HQ at Holla one time a few years ago..and also once when i was filming at Nidar Singh's akhara...
the film, 'the Nihang - a Secret History of the Sikhs' will be completed next year..
heres a sampler of some scenes
http://www.vimeo.com/7283523
Navdeep Singh
Akaal Nav
Excellent piece of art, and research by you. Im really looking forward to the documentry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Akal
Cheers Kamalroop..will keep you informed of any developments with the docu.
whats your regular email?
Nav Kandola
(navkandola@gmail.com)
kamalroop_singh@hotmail.com
if I can be of aid at all please let me know nav
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