In this episode, we examine the Wadda Ghalughara (1762) using primary historical accounts to uncover a reality often omitted from mainstream narratives.
During one of the most devastating genocidal episodes in Sikh history, Hindu and Muslim power structures, mercenary forces, and local collaborators aligned against the Sikhs, enabling Ahmad Shah Abdali’s campaign of mass violence.
This episode directly addresses the modern political claim that Sikhs should align with Hindutva, responding to the assertions of Bhagat Singh Doabi.
Through historical evidence drawn from Persian chronicles, Sikh sources, and regional records, the discussion demonstrates how religious proximity did not shield Sikhs from persecution and how survival depended on resistance rather than ideological assimilation.
Key topics explored include:
How Hindu and Muslim forces coordinated against Sikhs during the Wadda Ghalughara
The role of local elites, informants, and auxiliary troops
Why Sikh persecution cannot be reduced to a Muslim-only conflict
How history is selectively reframed to advance contemporary political agendas
Why Sikh sovereignty, not political alignment, ensured community survival
This episode is essential listening for those interested in Sikh history, Wadda Ghalughara, Ahmad Shah Abdali, Hindutva debates, Mughal-era violence, and the politicization of historical memory.
History does not change to suit ideology. It records what happened.