A History Of The Sikhs 1469 1838

Author : Khushwant Singh
Publisher : Oxford University Press India
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Total Pages : 438 pages
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Download or read book A History of the Sikhs: 1469-1838 written by Khushwant Singh and published by Oxford University Press India. This book was released on 2004 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on scholarly archival research, this work covers the genesis and development of Sikhism and the Sikh community, up to the time of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Author : Khushwant Singh
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Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A History of the Sikhs: 1469-1839 written by Khushwant Singh and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Khushwant Singh
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Total Pages : 419 pages
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Download or read book A History of the Sikhs written by Khushwant Singh and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Kushwant Singh
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Download or read book A History of the Sikhs written by Kushwant Singh and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Joseph Davey Cunningham
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Total Pages : 478 pages
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Download or read book The History of the Sikhs from the Origin of the Nation to the Batles of the Sutlej written by Joseph Davey Cunningham and published by . This book was released on 1849 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sewaram Singh Thapar
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 204 pages
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Download or read book A Critical Study of the Life and Teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev written by Sewaram Singh Thapar and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book A history of the Sikhs. 1. 1469 - 1839 written by Khushwant Singh and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Hari Ram Gupta
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 480 pages
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Download or read book History of the Sikhs: The Sikh Gurus, 1469-1708 written by Hari Ram Gupta and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrations: 3 Maps Description: History of the Sikhs is a five volume series dealing with all aspects-religious, philosophical, political, military, social, economic and cultural, and the contribution of Sikhism to world civilization, in particular to human rights, principles of liberty, equality and fraternity, and to the creed of democracy and secularism. The aim is to present a comprehensive view of the rise, growth and development of Sikh thought and action almost in every direction. The entire series is based on original contemporary sources in English, Gurmukhi, Marathi, Persian and Urdu known to exist in India and abroad. This first volume gives the story of Ten Masters who provided leadership to the downtrodden people of the Punjab both in religious and political fields for about two centuries. Their aim was to remove the bitterness that had persisted between the rulers and their subjects for the past five hundred years. They wished to create a new society based upon mutual brotherhood, and freedom of thought, expression and action. It was under the circumstances almost an impossible task. But there is nothing like a dream to create the future. Utopia today, flesh and blood tomorrow. Man's onward march requires that the heights around him should be ablaze with noble and glorious deeds of valour and self-sacrifice to serve as guiding lights. Such evolutionary and revolutionary models were furnished by Guru Arjan, Guru Tegh Bahadur, Guru Gobind Singh, and his four sons-Ajit Singh (18 years), Jujhar Singh (14 years), Zorawar Singh (8 years), and Fatah Singh (5 years)-as well as by their numerous disciples like Bhais Mati Das, Sati Das and Dayal Das. The main feature of this book are: A critical appraisement of Guru Nanak's Janam Sakhis, justification for celebrating Guru Nanak's birthday in November instead of in April, Guru Nanak's compositions, Mardana's death at Baghdad, how Amritsar developed into a Sikh centre, Guru Arjan's martyrdom, why Guru Hargobind took to militarism, Guru Har Rae's residence at Nahan, Hukam Namas of Guru Tegh Bahadur, Guru Gobind Singh's formula of five into five, his literary works and Hukam Namas, Emperor Bahadur Shah's pious fraud, eminent personalities and instructions, impact of Gurus'; teachings on Indian society, and why Jats became followers of Khatri Gurus.

Author : Khushwant Singh
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 9353574668
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Sikhs written by Khushwant Singh and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this classic, Khushwant Singh presents a concise history of the followers of one of the world's youngest religions. Beginning with the life and times of the founder, Guru Nanak (1469-1539), he moves on to describe the vital contribution made by the following nine gurus in shaping and developing the Sikh religion; and the significance of the Sikh holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib, and its centrality to the religion. He examines the setting up of the Singh Sabha and the accompanying social reform, the impact of the Ghadr rebellion and the Akali agitation for control of various Sikh shrines. The new Afterword by his son, journalist Rahul Singh, brings the story of the Sikhs up to date. Authoritative yet accessible, this is one of the most concise and readable accounts of the Sikhs and their faith.

Author : Patwant Singh
Publisher : Image
ISBN 13 : 0307429334
Total Pages : 263 pages
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Download or read book The Sikhs written by Patwant Singh and published by Image. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five hundred years ago, Guru Nanak founded the Sikh faith in India. The Sikhs defied the caste system; rejected the authority of Hindu priests; forbade magic and idolatry; and promoted the equality of men and women -- beliefs that incurred the wrath of both Hindus and Muslims. In the centuries that followed, three of Nanak's nine successors met violent ends, and his people continued to battle hostile regimes. The conflict has raged into our own time: in 1984 the Golden Temple of Amritsar -- the holy shrine of the Sikhs--was destroyed by the Indian Army. In retaliation, Sikh bodyguards assassinated Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Now, Patwant Singh gives us the compelling story of the Sikhs -- their origins, traditions and beliefs, and more recent history. He shows how a movement based on tenets of compassion and humaneness transformed itself, of necessity, into a community that values bravery and military prowess as well as spirituality. We learn how Gobind Singh, the tenth and last Guru, welded the Sikhs into a brotherhood, with each man bearing the surname Singh, or "Lion," and abiding by a distinctive code of dress and conduct. He tells of Banda the Brave's daring conquests, which sowed the seeds of a Sikh state, and how the enlightened ruler Ranjit Singh fulfilled this promise by founding a Sikh empire. The author examines how, through the centuries, the Sikh soldier became an exemplar of discipline and courage and explains how Sikhs -- now numbering nearly 20 million worldwide -- have come to be known for their commitment to education, their business acumen, and their enterprising spirit. Finally, Singh concludes that it would be a grave error to alienate an energetic and vital community like the Sikhs if modern India is to realize its full potential. He urges India's leaders to learn from the past and to "honour the social contract with Indians of every background and persuasion."