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A history of the Sikhs

by Khushwant Singh

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Published by Oxford University Press in New Delhi .
Written in

    Places:
  • Punjab (India),
  • India,
  • Punjab
    • Subjects:
    • Sikhs -- History,
    • Sikhism -- India -- Punjab -- History,
    • Punjab (India) -- History

    • Edition Notes

      StatementKhushwant Singh.
      Classifications
      LC ClassificationsDS485.P3 K58 2004
      The Physical Object
      Pagination2 v. :
      ID Numbers
      Open LibraryOL3435429M
      ISBN 100195673085, 0195673093
      LC Control Number2005278299
      OCLC/WorldCa58556049

      The first volume of The History of the Sikh provides a detailed account of the religious, political, and social background that eventually brought about the formation of the Sikh religion during the fifteenth century. It outlines the development of Sikhism and the Punjab monarchy. This volume is divided into three parts. Part I begins with a description of the Sikh homeland, including its. With the decolonization of the subcontinent in , the Sikhs for the first time in history came under the tutelage of a reviving Hinduism. Brahminism, whenever in ascendance, has been intolerant of nonconforming faiths. It was time for the Sikhs to reexamine their history and draw - appropriate lessons.

      This book is one of the first to introduce newcomers to Sikhism's meanings, beliefs, practices, rituals, and festivals. Eleanor Nesbitt highlights the key threads in the fascinating history, from the Gurus and the development of the Sikh appearance, to martyrdom and militarization in the . The Story Of The Sikhs. likes. A new podcast that introduces the colorful and engaging five hundred year history of the ers:

        (9) A Holy Book is Born Ma Guru Arjan, in his crowning achievement, creates the Guru Granth Sahib, the egalitarian scripture of the Sikhs, with contributions from the Sikh Gurus as well as enlightened souls from other faiths. A History of the Sikhs, from the Origin of the Nation to the Battles of the Sutlej. London: John Murray, Octavo, contemporary full red calf, elaborately gilt-decorated spine, gilt prize cover emblem, raised bands, black morocco spine label, marbled endpapers and edges.


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First published inthis remains the most comprehensive and authoritative book on the Sikhs. The new edition updated to the present recounts the return of the community to the mainstream of national life.

Written in Khushwant Singh's trademark style to be accessible to a general, non-scholarly audience, the book is based on scholarly archival research/5(3).

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Sikhism was established and developed by ten Gurus during the period to Sikhs regard the ten Gurus not as divine, but as enlightened teachers through whom God revealed his will. Each Guru appointed his successor. Guru Nanak Dev was the first Guru and Guru Gobind Singh the final Guru in human form.

Guru Gobind Singh designated the Sri. Sikhism is the sacred religion of the Sikhs which leads to the ultimate goal of achieving salvation and uniting with ‘One’ God. brings in their collection of e-books that unites its readers to the ideals and principles of Sikhism through the amalgamation of literary pieces that will make readers rethink and reflect on the teachings of Khalsa that unfolds in our books.

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The Sikhs begins by giving an overview of the people's history, then covers the origins of the Sikh tradition, dwelling on controversies surrounding the life and doctrine of the first Master, Guru Nanak ().

The book surveys the subsequent life of the community with emphasis on the founding of the Khalsa, the order that gives to Sikhs. Amritsar, December 9 - Amritsar-born Bhupinder Singh of Holland has come up with his third book, “The Dutch Sikhs: A Brief History,” on the accomplishments of Sikhs who have adopted Holland as their country.

Known for his great work on the world wars depicting Sikhs’ contribution to the world during the wars, the book revealed the history of Sikhs living in book contained a. The Central Sikh library was then folded into the Sikh Reference Library.

Historical Materials. Before its destruction, the library contained rare books and manuscripts on Sikh religion, history, and culture. It also contained handwritten manuscripts of the Guru Granth Sahib. Sikhism, religion and philosophy founded in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent in the late 15th century.

Its members are known as Sikhs. According to Sikh tradition, Sikhism was established by Guru Nanak (–) and subsequently led by a succession of nine other Gurus.

Singh Brothers is a prominent company engaged in the publication and distribution of Sikh Books and Punjabi Literature Books. Visit today for any type of sikh books or books on sikhism. Part of a two-volume work which covers the history of the Sikh faith, this book describes the social, religious and political background which led to the forming of the faith in the 15th century.Sikhism is open to all through the teachings of its 10 Gurus enshrined in the Sikh Holy Book and Living Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib.

Who and What is a Sikh? The word 'Sikh' in the Punjabi language means 'disciple', Sikhs are the disciples of God who follow the writings and teachings of the Ten Sikh Gurus.

Sikh world history Origins of Sikhism. Sikhism was born in the Punjab area of South Asia, which now falls into the present day states of India and Pakistan.