📚 Military History of the Sikhs – From Battle of Bhangani to World War II
📖 Product Description
Military History of the Sikhs – From Battle of Bhangani to World War II is a detailed English-language hardcover examining the development of Sikh military history across more than two centuries, from the battles associated with Guru Gobind Singh Ji through the Khalsa period, Banda Singh Bahadur, the Sikh Misls and Maharaja Ranjit Singh's empire, continuing into the Anglo-Sikh Wars and Sikh participation in the First and Second World Wars.
Written by Jashandeep Singh Kang and Col. Daljeet Singh Cheema, the book brings together major battles, commanders, military developments and turning points in Sikh and Punjab history.
Rather than concentrating on one period, the book follows the changing military history of the Sikhs across 34 chapters, making it particularly useful for readers interested in the Khalsa, Sikh warriors, Punjab history, the Sikh Empire and military history.
📏 Book Specifications
Title: Military History of the Sikhs – From Battle of Bhangani to World War II
Authors: Jashandeep Singh Kang & Col. Daljeet Singh Cheema
Publisher: Abhishek Publications, Chandigarh
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover / Hardback
Pages: 261
Size: Approx. 22.5 cm × 14.5 cm × 2 cm
Weight: Approx. 432 g
ISBN: 9789356524613
Subject: Sikh History / Military History / Punjab History
Condition: New
⚔️ From Guru Gobind Singh Ji to World War II
The book traces a broad historical journey beginning with the military struggles during the period of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the formation of the Khalsa.
It then explores the rise of Banda Singh Bahadur, the difficult period of Sikh persecution and resistance, the development of the Dal Khalsa and Sikh Misls, and the emergence of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
The later chapters examine the Sikh Empire's military organisation, its commanders and campaigns before moving into the Anglo-Sikh Wars, British Indian Army, Battle of Saragarhi, First World War, Second World War and Azad Hind Fauj.
🦁 Maharaja Ranjit Singh & Sikh Empire
A substantial section of the book covers Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the military development of his empire.
Topics shown in the contents include:
- Rise of Ranjit Singh
- Coronation
- Ranjit Singh's military reforms
- Relations with the British
- War and the Koh-i-Noor
- Multan and Kashmir
- Khyber and the invasion route
- Europeanisation of the military
- European officers in the Sikh Army
- Durbar intrigues and the army
- Sikh-Anglo Wars
The book also discusses the period surrounding Ranjit Singh's death in 1839 and the succession arrangements involving Kharak Singh.
🗡️ Hari Singh Nalwa
There is a dedicated chapter on legendary Sikh commander Hari Singh Nalwa (1791–1837):
Chapter 25 – “Sleep!! Or Else Nalwa Will Come!”
The chapter examines Hari Singh Nalwa's military career, his role as one of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's generals and administrators, and his campaigns connected with the north-western frontier and Khyber region.
This makes the book especially relevant for readers searching for material about Hari Singh Nalwa, Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the Sikh Empire.
📑 Major Chapters & Subjects
The book includes 34 chapters, with subjects including:
- Battle of Bhangani – The Three Frontal Attack
- Battle of Naudan – Precision of Guru Gobind Singh
- Khalsa Revolution
- Battles of Anandpur
- Chamkaur and Muktsar – The Legendary Battles
- Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur
- The First Sikh Raj
- From Ravi to Ganga
- Legacy of Banda
- Surviving the Dark Times
- Sikh Military Doctrine
- Nine Invasions of Abdali
- Battles with Marathas, Rohillas and Jats
- The Misls
- Marathas and English
- Rise of Ranjit Singh
- Defeat of Zaman Shah Abdali
- Coronation
- Ranjit Singh's Military Reforms
- Tryst with British
- War and Koh-i-Noor
- Multan and Kashmir
- Khyber – Blocking the Invasion Route
- Europeanization of Military – Inducting Napoleon's Officers
- Hari Singh Nalwa
- General Zorawar Singh – Into Tibet
- Durbar Intrigues and the Army
- Sikh-Anglo Wars
- Jewels of the British Indian Army
- Battle of Saragarhi
- Sikhs and the First World War
- Sikhs and the Second World War
- Sikhs and the Azad Hind Fauj
- Conclusion
A bibliography and detailed glossary are also included.
📘 Helpful Glossary Included
An especially useful feature for readers unfamiliar with historical Punjabi, Sikh, Persian and Mughal terminology is the glossary.
It explains terms appearing throughout the historical narrative, including words relating to Sikh institutions, geography, social structures and Mughal administration.
This can make the book more accessible to students, younger adult readers, overseas Sikhs and readers discovering Sikh history for the first time.
🎯 Ideal For
- Sikh history readers
- Military history enthusiasts
- Students of Punjab history
- Readers researching Guru Gobind Singh Ji
- Banda Singh Bahadur enthusiasts
- Maharaja Ranjit Singh readers
- Hari Singh Nalwa readers
- Sikh Empire research
- Battle of Saragarhi enthusiasts
- World War I & World War II Sikh history
- Sikh heritage collections
- Libraries and educational collections
- Meaningful Sikh gifts
❓ FAQs
What period of Sikh history does this book cover?
It begins with the Battle of Bhangani and the period of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and continues through Banda Singh Bahadur, Sikh Misls, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Anglo-Sikh Wars and Sikh military participation through World War II.
Does the book cover Maharaja Ranjit Singh?
Yes. Multiple chapters cover his rise, coronation, military reforms, campaigns, relations with the British and the Sikh Empire.
Does it contain information about Hari Singh Nalwa?
Yes. Hari Singh Nalwa has a dedicated chapter covering his military career and association with Maharaja Ranjit Singh's empire.
Does it cover the Battle of Saragarhi?
Yes. The Battle of Saragarhi has its own chapter.
Does it discuss Sikhs in the World Wars?
Yes. Separate chapters cover Sikhs in the First World War and Second World War.
Is the book in Punjabi?
No. This edition is written primarily in English, although the glossary also displays Gurmukhi for a number of terms.
Is it hardcover?
Yes – this is a hardcover edition.
How many pages?
Approximately 261 pages.
What is the ISBN?
9789356524613
⭐ Why Buy This Book?
This is a particularly broad Sikh military-history title because it does not stop with the Sikh Gurus or Maharaja Ranjit Singh. It follows the military story forward into Saragarhi, World War I, World War II and the Azad Hind Fauj.
For anyone building a collection around Sikh history, Sikh warriors, Khalsa history, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Hari Singh Nalwa or Punjab military history, it brings many major periods together in one substantial hardcover volume.
📦 Packaging
The book will be carefully packed for safe transit.
As a substantial hardcover weighing approximately 432 g, suitable protective packaging will be used to help minimise damage during delivery.
⚠️ Important Information
Please study the photographs as they form an important part of the listing and show the actual cover design and sample internal pages.
Minor variations, light shelf marks, rubbing, small printing/binding marks or storage marks may be present on books. Colour may also vary slightly due to photography, lighting and individual screen settings.
Dimensions, page count and weight are approximate.
