During battles against the Afghans at the Khyber Pass, the brigade's orders were conveyed in French, providing a tactical advantage.

These early Sikh immigrants faced numerous challenges, including language barriers and cultural differences.

In the mid-20th century, a significant influx of Sikhs arrived in France as a result of political and economic factors.

Additionally, in the 1960s and 1970s, economic opportunities in France attracted Sikh immigrants, from Punjab in northern India.

At least five Sikhs wearing turbans or cloth covers for their uncut hair were barred from classrooms near Paris.