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ISBN: 9780670093601
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The Story of the Sikhs
Author: A History of the Sikhs
Author: Khushwant SinghThe Turban and the Sword of the Sikhs
Author: Trilochan SinghPublisher:
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Category : Sikhism
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
The Book Is On The Establishment Of The Distinct Identity Of The Sikhs Through Sikh Baptism And Sikh Symbols Like The Turban And The Sword, And The Moral Code Called The Rehitnamas.
Empire of the Sikhs
Author: Patwant SinghPublisher: Peter Owen Publishers
ISBN: 0720615240
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
The definitive biography of Ranjit Singh, contemporary of Napoleon and one of the most powerful and charismatic Indian rulers of his ageRanjit Singh has been largely written out of accounts of the subcontinent's past by recent Western historians, yet he had an impact that lasts to this day. He unified the warring chiefdoms of the Punjab into an extraordinary northern Empire of the Sikhs, built up a formidable modern army, kept the British in check to the south of his realm, and closed the Khyber Pass through which plunderers had for centuries poured into India. Unique among empire builders, he was humane and just, gave employment to defeated foes, honored religious faiths other than his own, and included Hindus and Muslims among his ministers. In person he was a colorful character whose his court was renowned for its splendor; he had 20 wives, kept a regiment of "Amazons," and possessed a stable of thousands of horses. The authors make use of a variety of eyewitness accounts from Indian and European sources, from reports of Maratha spies at the Lahore Durbar to British parliamentary papers and travel accounts. The story includes the range of the maharaja's military achievements and ends with an account of the controversial period of the Anglo-Sikh Wars following his death, which saw the fall of his empire while in the hands of his successors.
The Religion of the Sikhs
Author: Dorothy FieldPublisher:
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Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Chapter iv. "Hymns from the Grnth Sahib, and from the Granth of the tenth guru: p. 63-114.
Sikhism
Author: Gurinder Singh MannPublisher: Pearson
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
This text presents an overview of Sikh history and religiosity by firmly placing it against the backdrop of other religious traditions of the world. It includes a basic introduction to the faith, its history, beliefs, practices and modern developments.
Other Sikhs
Author: Himadri BanerjeePublisher: Manohar Publishers
ISBN: 9788173047367
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
The Sikhs are respectful and proud of their Guru's intimate contact with Eastern India, representing the territories of Assam, Bengal and Orissa under the British rule until 1947.
The Sikhs in History
Author: Sangat SinghTeachings of the Sikh Gurus
Author: Christopher ShacklePublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136451080
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Recognized masterpieces of Indian literature, the Guru Granth Sahib and the Dasam Granth are fundamental to the Sikh religion, not only in the physical layout of temples and in ceremonies of worship, but as infallible reference texts offering counsel and instruction. Teachings of the Sikh Gurus presents a brand new selection of key passages from these sacred scriptures, translated into modern English by leading experts, Christopher Shackle and Arvind-pal Singh Mandair. Including six longer compositions and many shorter hymns thematically organised by topics such as Time and Impermanence, Self and Mind, Authority, and Ethics, the book’s accessible and carefully chosen extracts distil the essence of Sikhism’s remarkable textual and intellectual legacy, depicting how its message of universal tolerance suits the contemporary world. The detailed introduction and notes to the translations aid readers’ comprehension of the hymns’ form and content, as well as providing some historical context, making it an ideal introduction to Sikh literature.
The Illustrated History of the Sikhs
Author: Khushwant SinghPublisher:
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 340
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