In 1699, Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, founded the Khalsa at Anandpur Sahib, marking a significant transformation in Sikhism. The Khalsa brotherhood was established to create a community of committed Sikhs who adhered to strict moral and spiritual codes, symbolized by the Five Ks. This event was pivotal in defining Sikh identity and promoting a sense of unity and resilience among Sikhs in the face of oppression.

Guru Gobind Singh's founding of the Khalsa not only solidified Sikh identity but also enriched Punjabi literature with warrior-devotional poetry. His own compositions, such as 'Zafarnama,' exemplify the fusion of spirituality and martial valor, inspiring generations of poets within the Sikh tradition.