Hi Dal Singh,

Thanks for your inciteful and always welcome contributions.

I take it you are quoting from "Sikh History From Persian Sources"?

It is an excellent read, and gives a good viewpoint from people who were indifferent to Sikhs and had nothing to gain or lose in what they were saying.
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/history-of-sikhism/14195-caste-and-banda-singh-bahadur.html
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=14195

It is also true that under Bandha, many Mazbhai's (Churah's and Chamaars) were elevated to positions of authority and govenership. Alas, they were all executed...........the make of who held lands and power in Punjab may have been very different if Bandha had survived.

Later on Kalal's, Jatt's and Tarkhan's became dominant and held Sikh power......under Ranjit Singh.