U have to learn Sikh History - North West India comprised of 70% Muslims 20% Hindus and 10% Sikhs - the Sikhs as a Military Sect in this part managed to keep the Invading barbaric Afganis away since 1800 onwards.
don't forget that Kashmiri Hindus rather Cowards as usual came seeking help from the Sikh Guru against the Forceful conversion they were being subjected to -: