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A jathedar (Punjabi: ਜੱਥੇਦਾਰ) is a leader of high regard chosen to head and ensure discipline within a jatha, a troop of Sikhs.[1]

History

During the early-to-mid 18th century, the term was used to refer to a leader of a Jatha.[2] However, it began to be replaced by titles, such as Sardar, due to Afghan influence from the mid-18th century onwards.[2] The terms "jatha" and "jathedar" were revived during the Singh Sabha Movement to refer to "bands of preachers and choirs", an association which survives until the present-day.[2] However, during the later Gurdwara Reform Movement, the terms began to take on a martial tone once again, resuscitating and harking back to the 18th century's context for the word.[2]

Jathedars of the Akal Takht

Main article: Jathedar of the Akal Takht

Jathedars of Takht Kesgarh Sahib

Main article: Takht Kesgarh Sahib

Jathedars of Takht Damdama Sahib

Main article: Takht Sri Damdama Sahib

Jathedars of Takht Patna Sahib

Main article: Takht Sri Patna Sahib

Jathedars of Takht Hazur Sahib

Main article: Hazur Sahib

Jathedars of Damdami Taksal

Main article: Damdami Taksal

Jathedars of Budha Dal

See also: Nihang § Budha Dal

Jathedars of Tarna Dal

See also: Nihang § Taruna (or Tarna) Dal


Jathedars of Bidhi Chand Dal

See also: Nihang § Bidhi Chand Dal

References

  1. ^ Nabha, Kahn Singh (30 December 2014). Guru Shabad Ratnakar Mahan Kosh. Patiala: Panjabi University. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d Singh, Harbans. The Encyclopedia of Sikhism. Vol. 2: E-L. Punjabi University, Patiala. pp. 362–3.
  3. ^ Journal of Government and Political Studies. Department of Political Science, Punjabi University. 1989. p. 23.
  4. ^ Journal of Government and Political Studies. Department of Political Science, Punjabi University. 1989. p. 23.
  5. ^ "Nandgarh installed Jathedar". The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Punjab. 6 January 2003. Archived from the original on 2020-09-28. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
  6. ^ Rambani, Vishal; Nagpal, Atul (2017-04-21). "Giani Gurmukh Singh removed as Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar; he hits back". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  7. ^ "Takhat Sahiban Jathedar". Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee www.dsgmc.in. Archived from the original on 2022-09-02. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
  8. ^ "Court reinstates Takht Patna Sahib former Jathedar Giani Iqbal Singh". Tribuneindia News Service. Archived from the original on 2022-09-02. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
  9. ^ "Ranjit Singh is Takht Patna Sahib jathedar". Tribuneindia News Service. Archived from the original on 2022-09-02. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
  10. ^ "Amid opposition, Giani Ranjit Singh reinstated as Takht Patna Sahib jathedar". Hindustan Times. 2022-11-19. Archived from the original on 2022-11-21. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
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