A Sikh Akali warrior in his traditional battle clothing from the 16th century.

A series inspired by the Sikh warriors of the Punjab, India. The Akalis (The Immortals) or the Nihangs, as these warriors are referred to, were once the great army of the last Sikh Guru and of the Khalsa Panth (which literally translates to 'the community of the pure'). There is still a certain section of the Sikh community in India who still live by the codes of the Akali warriors and practice the way of life of their ancestors, including swordsmanship and 'shastra' training (battle art from the 16th century). The Sikhs are a martial community forged in the North West of the Indian sub-continent, as the first line of defence against invaders from the North & West, which made them one of the fiercest groups of warriors in the world. Like the tale of the Spartans (from the movie 300), a Sikh regiment of 21 soldiers, holds one of the greatest last stands in history, leaving over 600 enemy soldiers dead (Battle of Saragarhi).