Role of Akali Dal in Gurdwara Movement

Abstract

The Akali Movement also gave birth to the ShromaniAkali Dal and the religion-based politics of the Akalis. The ShromaniAkali Dal founded in December 1920 AD to manage the necessary resources in terms of men and money to run the Akali struggle, acquired a unique position of power and prestige in the religious and political life of the Sikhs. Because of the Akalis sacrifices in and contribution to the success of the Akali Movement, the Akali Dal gained tremendous influence with the Sikh masses, particularly in the rural areas.