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The Gallant Mazhabi and Ramdasia Sikhs

Mazhabi Sikh Soldier - Sikh LI (Indian Army) The Sikh Light Infantry  is a highly decorated infantry regiment of the Indian Army. The Sikh Light Infantry inherited the battle honors, colors and traditions of the Mazhabi Sikh Pioneers on its merging with a few Ramdasia companies in 1941. This regiment has earned respect with numerous battle honors: Ashok Chakra (1), Maha Vir Chakra (5), Kirti Chakra (6), Vir Chakra (23), Shaurya Chakra (13), Sena Medal (82), Param Vishisht Seva Medals (4),  Ati Vishisht Seva Medals (8), Yudh Seva Medals (3), Vishisht Seva Medals )17), Mention-in-Dispatches (49), COAS's Commendation Cards (122). Mazhabi and Ramdasia Sikhs Landless Labors of Punjab According to the 2011 Census, Punjab state in India has a population of around 27.7 million. Sikhism is the most practiced faith in Punjab, and 57.69% of the population belongs to the Sikh faith. Among the Sikhs, the scheduled caste population in Punjab is about 31.94% of the total populatio