Akal Sena
The Akal Sena (Gurmukhi: ਅਕਾਲ ਸੈਨਾ; meaning 'Army of the Immortal', 'God's Army', or 'Eternal Army'; alternatively transcribed as Akaal Sena) was the Sikh military force established by the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind. It was the first standing Sikh army. It was also known as the Akali Dal (Gurmukhi: ਅਕਾਲੀ ਦਲ, 'Immortal Brigade').
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Reconstructed Flag of the Akal Sena of a Kattar push-dagger and overlaid Dhal shield as depicted in a mural from Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi in Hadiara, Lahore district showcasing the Akal Dhuja flag of the Akal Sena during the time of Guru Hargobind | |
| Active | 15 June 1606 – 13 April 1699 |
| Allegiance | Sikh Gurus |
| Branch | Akali-Nihang Pathan regiment Risaldari (cavalry) |
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| Headquarters | Akal Bunga, Amritsar |
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| Successor | Khalsa Fauj |
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