What is the Khalsa in Flashman and the Mountain of Light: From the Flashman Papers, 1845-46 by George MacDonald Fraser?

Asked by bookragstutor 13 years ago 8/20/2012 2:45 AM

Last updated by Jill W 8 years ago 9/24/2017 1:07 PM

Answered by Jill W 8 years ago 9/24/2017 1:07 PM

The Khalsa is the name for the Punjab military. This military is trained by European mercenaries, which makes it unlike other Asian armies.

Flashman and the Mountain of Light: From the Flashman Papers, 1845-46