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'SIKH SOLDIERS' graphite drawing

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This drawing of 'Sikh' soldiers in the Indian army is very personal to me. As being of Sikh descent myself (but living in the U.K) I am extremely proud of the militaristic prowess and history of the Sikhs. But ever since 911, Sikhs have been mistaken as being the 'taliban' or 'al queda' as we also where turbans, and in the U.S in particular have been attacked and even murdered because of this confusion. But Sikhs are in fact a completely seperate religion from islam and are the fifth-largest religion in the world, with approximately 30 million followers.

Sikhs also make up 25% of all ranks in the Indian Army and 30% of its officers, whilst Sikhs only form 2% of the Indian population. Which makes them over 10 times more likely to be a soldier and officer in the Indian Army than the average Indian. The Sikh Regiment is also one of the highest decorated regiment of the Indian Army.

And In the last two World Wars 83,005 Sikh soldiers were killed and 109,045 were wounded while fighting across 3 continents. And In the years to 1945, 14 Victoria Crosses (the highest award in the british army) were awarded to the Sikhs, a per capita record given the size of the Sikh Regiments. And Winston Churchill stated "...British people are highly indebted and obliged to Sikhs for a long time. I know that within this century we needed their help twice and they did help us very well. As a result of their timely help, we are today able to live with honour, dignity, and independence. In the war, they fought and died for us, wearing the turbans'.

Sorry for the history lesson XD.

Here are some of my other graphite drawings.


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Date Taken
Dec 11, 2013, 4:46:11 AM
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You honor these brave soldiers!