The Story Of The Sikhs

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0670093602

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The Story of the Sikhs by Anonim Pdf

Author : Sarbpreet Singh
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789354920608

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The Story of the Sikhs by Sarbpreet Singh Pdf

The power of storytelling meets the colourful history of the Sikh faith in The Story of the Sikhs. In this book, author Sarbpreet Singh helps us reimagine the lives of the Sikh Gurus through a rich narrative that focuses on storytelling that intricately weaves in selections from the Guru Granth Sahib, the Dasam Granth and epic Braj poetry. Starting from the birth of the first guru, Guru Nanak, the book charts the lives of the ten Gurus. Through carefully curated stories, the book does not just show the egalitarian ideals and compassionate worldview that have come to define the faith, but also sheds light on the historical context that defined the foundational principles which guided Sikhs during the era of each Guru. Sarbpreet has deliberately approached this retelling as a storyteller rather than as a student of history in an attempt to make the work accessible and non-scholarly. Immersive and expansive, The Story of the Sikhs is a tour de force that weaves a multi-dimensional tapestry of narrative and poetry.

Author : Joseph Davey Cunningham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1849
Category : Punjab (India)
ISBN : OXFORD:N13193308

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A History of the Sikhs, from the Origin of the Nation to the Battles of the Sutlej by Joseph Davey Cunningham Pdf

Author : Patwant Singh
Publisher : Image
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307429339

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The Sikhs by Patwant Singh Pdf

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."

Author : Patwant Singh,Jyoti M. Rai
Publisher : Peter Owen Publishers
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780720615241

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Empire of the Sikhs by Patwant Singh,Jyoti M. Rai Pdf

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.

Author : Kartar Singh,Kartar Singh & G.S. Dhillon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2009-05-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 8170100100

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Stories from Sikh History: Sikh Martyrs Bk. 5 by Kartar Singh,Kartar Singh & G.S. Dhillon Pdf

Covers the history of the Sikhs in story form the birth of guru Nanak onwards.

Author : Harish Dhillon
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9789381398395

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First Raj of the Sikhs by Harish Dhillon Pdf

Banda Singh Bahadur appeared in Sikh history for a relatively short period (1708-1716) but, after the Sikh gurus, influenced it more significantly than any other individual. Banda Singh Bahadur is among the most colourful and fascinating characters in Sikh history. From an ascetic he was transformed into Guru Gobind Singh’s most trusted disciple. So much so that when the seriously injured guru could not lead his Sikh army against the Mughal forces, he appointed Banda Singh Bahadur as his deputy. As proof of this appointment he gave Banda his sword, a mighty bow, arrows from his own quiver, his battle standard and his war drum. Banda rode out from Nanded (where Guru Gobind Singh passed away; now in Maharashtra) at the head of a small band of Sikhs, which, by the time it reached the Punjab, had grown into a formidable army. Over the next few years his exploits against the Mughal rulers, both in pitched battles and in skirmishes, became the stuff of legends. He became the first of many legendary Sikh generals, famous both for their personal heroic courage and their skill in warfare. His many encounters with the Mughal rulers eroded the very foundation of the Mughal empire and ensured its quick demise. As he said when questioned on what he had achieved: ‘I have ensured that never again will the crown sit easily on the Mughal emperor’s head.’ He also prepared the coming generations of Sikhs for future conflicts, which later greatly helped Maharaja Ranjit Singh in creating a Sikh empire. Banda was a true leader who led from the front, not only in the battlefield but also in civil administration. He established a secular government which swept aside 700 years of slavery and the myth of domination by foreign powers, proclaimed freedom of worship, allowed the people to follow professions of their choice and stopped forcible marriages even while recovering abducted women for return to their families. His land revolution abolished zamindari in parts of North India, thereby redistributing land equally amongst the tillers. This book seeks to tell the story of this remarkable and brave man and his equally remarkable ahievements. Perhaps, the finest of Banda Singh Bahadur’s biographies.

Author : Sir Charles Gough,Arthur Donald Innes
Publisher : London, A. D. Innes & Company
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : India
ISBN : UCAL:$B51836

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The Sikhs and the Sikh Wars by Sir Charles Gough,Arthur Donald Innes Pdf

Author : Khushwant Singh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Sikhism
ISBN : OCLC:643574134

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A History of the Sikhs by Khushwant Singh Pdf

Author : Khushwant Singh
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015069128034

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The Illustrated History of the Sikhs by Khushwant Singh Pdf

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Author : Simarjeet Kaur Sandhu
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798758540626

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We Are Sikhs by Simarjeet Kaur Sandhu Pdf

In this story, Simran and Sehaj share important facts about their religion, Sikhism. Take a journey with them and learn about their religion. There are also Recall and Reflect questions and a Glossary to help you understand new concepts introduced in the story. "We are Sikhs" will help you raise awareness for Sikhs in your schools and community. All proceeds from We are Sikhs go to Hands2Inspire, a non-profit organization on a mission to Give Back, Share Knowledge, and Raise Awareness. Thank you for helping us, help others.

Author : Sarbpreet Singh
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789353059767

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Night of the Restless Spirits by Sarbpreet Singh Pdf

A young Indian in the USA embraces a cause rooted in his motherland, but one that he doesn't fully understand. A student's world is turned upside down when his friend and her family are caught in the cross hairs of volatility and violence. A train burns as it enters Delhi, and the sole Sikh survivor shares with the nation the harrowing tale of his survival . . . These and many other stories form this heart-rending collection that evokes the horrors and uncertainties of 1984, through the tales of ordinary people caught in something bigger than themselves. Set during a time of monumental upheaval, Night of the Restless Spirits blurs the lines between the personal and political, and takes the reader on a journey fraught with love and tinged with tragedy, frayed relationships, the breaking down of humanity and resilience in the face of absolute despair. These stories tell us that people are capable of the best and the worst, but that ultimately there is always hope.

Author : Khushwant Singh
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789353574666

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The Sikhs by Khushwant Singh Pdf

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 : Priya Atwal
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780197566947

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Royals and Rebels by Priya Atwal Pdf

In late-eighteenth-century India, the glory of the Mughal emperors was fading, and ambitious newcomers seized power, changing the political map forever. Enter the legendary Maharajah Ranjit Singh, whose Sikh Empire stretched throughout northwestern India into Afghanistan and Tibet. Priya Atwal shines fresh light on this long-lost kingdom, looking beyond its founding father to restore the queens and princes to the story of this empire's spectacular rise and fall. She brings to life a self-made ruling family, inventively fusing Sikh, Mughal and European ideas of power, but eventually succumbing to gendered family politics, as the Sikh Empire fell to its great rival in the new India: the British. Royals and Rebels is a fascinating tale of family, royalty and the fluidity of power, set in a dramatic global era when new stars rose and upstart empires clashed.

Author : Gian Singh Sandhu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Sikhs
ISBN : 1987900189

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An Uncommon Road by Gian Singh Sandhu Pdf

A riveting, incisive account of some of the most complex politics in modern Canada, from the founder of the World Sikh Organization of Canada. An Uncommon Road is the celebration of an extraordinarily resilient people and a moving roadmap for how individuals, and a community, can fight for their own social justice and gain justice for all.