Devout Sikhs carry the 5Ks, five symbols of identity: long hair, hair comb, metal bangle, undergarment, and spiritual sword. The Khalsa, a warrior brotherhood against persecution was established by the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.
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