Dear Sirs, I cannot understand why the Russians failed and the Collition forces are failing in their battles against global terror and strife in Afghanistan. The Russians had all the military might and no moral code to follow but failed. The Coilition Britk and US have a moral code and all the might they need but are struggling to control the taliban. The only military force that ruled over Afghans have been the Sikh Khalsa army that went to Kabul to keep the marruading Afghans at bay as they atacked the sikhs. The most notable Afhgan was Abdali ? Who invaded India taking back 30,000 indian ladies , his caravan was stooped by Baba Deep Singh and all ladies returned to Vaillages. It was then that Abdali attacked the Golden temple spritual home of Sikhs and a gift to all Indians. The afghans were routed out of the temple despite there great numbers and never returned to India. Does any one who the great General was who kept the Afghans at bay in Kabul ? Can we learn from sikh campaigns
2007-01-23 20:18:20 · 9 answers · asked by Global citizen J Gill L/SPa 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The Sikh warriors are famous for their courage and bravery. Pound for pound they would rate amongst the best. The difference is that times have changed and while the Soviets were in "power" during the 80's the USA funded the Mujaheddin to become an organised fighting force instead of unorganised tribes, in addition to this Saudi money improved them even more.
Problem was that they became the Taliban and stayed the organised force that they once were. Now that USA have changed their plans and want control of the pipeline, the Taliban don't suit their purpose. The Saudis are still funding them to the tune of billions of dollars and the mix of good weapon supplies and knowledge of the mountains will make sure that they may not triumph, but will never be beaten.
Plus the Sikh army had one thing that the Americans don't. Brains!
2007-01-23 20:29:51 · answer #1 · answered by voodoobluesman 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is a new one to me and sounds very interesting. How indeed were the Sikhs able to control the Afghans?
It could not have been done simply by killing thousands of innocent people. More probably the Sikhs simply won the hearts and minds of the people. We most certainly should learn as much about this as possible - it may very well be the solution to our problem in Afghanistan.
One of the main disadvantages we have is in trying for install an elected democratic government on a country and people who really do not want it. The Afghans prefer their own methods of rule and law based upon tribal leaders - it seems to have worked well in the past and it is my belief that no matter what government there is in Kabul the rest of Afghanistan will simply ignore it and carry on with their own way of doing things.
2007-01-23 22:16:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sikhs ruled and control Afghans !!! hahaha
Most notable Afghan was Abdali - Wrong , Abdali broke the back of Maratha power and crused them
but Real notable Afghan was Sher Shah Suri ,he built Grand Trunk Road ,Invented Postal service , carried revenue reforms , Akbar the Great copied Sher Shah works
Nobody controlled or ruled AFGHANS in History , They are very freedom loving fierce folks , Even british & Russians lost and went and you claim Sikhs defeated them
Sikhs came to power after collapse of Mughal Empire ,Mughals hanged and tore out eye of Holy Sikh Gurus and later were defeated by british (last nail in their coffin)
Read proper history not religious history
2016-08-13 20:27:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may not be aware of latest situation in Afghanistan.Sikhs are no more controlling Afghanistan.Some where in 8 th Century only Sikhs had some control over there.It was long back.At that time Gandhar(old name of Afghanistan) was part of India and not ruled by Moslems.Now Afghanistan is totally controlled by Muslim fanatics/fundamentalists.No other religion has got any say in that country.Times have changed due to poor infrastructure and hostile and savage Muslim population UK ,USA or USSR or Sikhs will not be able to fight or win there.
2007-01-23 20:34:29 · answer #4 · answered by leowin1948 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sikhs are well disciplined and proud warriors who probably undersood the afgahn mentality better than westerners. they never stayed there though, they knew that road leeds to defeat.
did you know some sikhs had sharp throwing disks like xena had? cool! :-)
2007-01-23 20:39:04 · answer #5 · answered by spacegoblin 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Dude that was a long time ago there was a united India back then and the rules were different.
2007-01-23 20:22:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
We would, but won't learn anything fro history because our leaders know best.
2007-01-23 21:08:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yeah but the Sikhs had Turbin charged caravans
2007-01-23 20:26:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 7⤋
who cares let them kill each oother
2007-01-23 20:23:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 9⤋