Pg 143 - Follower of The Bandha
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Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/history-of-sikhism/63-banda-singh-bahadur.html
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A large number of persons belonging to the class of sweepers and tanners, and the community of banjaras and other base of lowly castes, assembled around him and became his disciple. The persons gace him the title of "Fat'h Shah"
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=63
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It seems we owe much to our existence as Sikhs to classes that are ostricised. Remember these are the words from impartial people who were around at the time.