Sardar is a Dalit, a class of Indians who are not just considered lower caste, but technically outcaste — what used to be called untouchable. Bound at the bottom of India's Hindu society for centuries, the Dalit population, now estimated at more than 300 million, has been abused for as long as anyone can remember.

Why are Sikh called Sardar?

Historical meaning of the word 'Sardar'

In persian, Sardar is an amalgam of 'Sirr' - meaning head and 'Dar' - which is derived from the verb 'dashtan' which means to hold. ... During the time of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the term Sardar became even more common as a title given to Sikh men.

What does Sardar Ji mean?

(esp. in India and Pakistan) a military chief or leader. 2. (formerly) the British commander of the Egyptian army.