๐ The Sikhs Khushwant Singh Sikh History Religion Punjab Hardcover Book UK โ Sikh Empire, Partition, Diaspora & Golden Temple
๐ชฏ The Sikhs by Khushwant Singh
The Sikhs by renowned author and historian Khushwant Singh presents a wide-ranging account of the Sikh community, tracing its development from the founding of the Sikh faith through major religious, social, military and political periods and into the modern Sikh diaspora.
This 2019 HarperCollins edition also contains a new Afterword by Rahul Singh, bringing additional discussion to the later history covered by the book.
Written in English, the book is suitable for readers researching Sikh history, Sikhism, Punjab history, the Sikh Gurus, the Sikh Misls, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Sikh Empire, Singh Sabha movement, Ghadar movement, Partition and Sikh diaspora.
๐ What Does This Book Cover?
The book begins with the geographical and historical background of Punjab before moving into the founding of the Sikh faith and the development of Sikhism.
It discusses Sikh religious teachings and institutions alongside the historical circumstances that shaped the community.
The narrative then follows the rise of Sikh political and military power, including the Sikh Confederacy and twelve Misls, the establishment of the Sikh kingdom and its eventual decline.
Later sections examine religious reform, political movements, Partition, cultural heritage and subsequent developments affecting Sikhs.
The new Afterword by Rahul Singh extends the discussion into more recent Sikh history.
๐ Contents
Part I
- Founding of the Faith
- The Sikh Religion
- Rise of the Sikh Confederacy
- The Kingdom of the Sikhs
- The End of the Sikh Kingdom
Part II
- Movements of Religious Reformation
- The Singh Sabha and Social Reform
- Akali Agitation for Sikh Shrines
- The Ghadr Rebellion and Marxism
- Political Groups
- Partition Holocaust and the Exodus
Part III
- The Cultural Heritage
Part IV
- The Future
Also includes the Afterword by Rahul Singh and an extensive Index.
๐ Important Subjects Discussed
The book covers a broad range of topics connected with Sikh and Punjab history, including:
- Guru Nanak and the foundation of Sikhism
- Sikh Gurus and development of the Sikh faith
- Sikh scripture and religious traditions
- Sikhism's historical interaction with Hinduism and Islam
- Guru Gobind Singh
- Sikh martial traditions
- Banda Singh Bahadur
- Budha Dal and Taruna Dal
- The twelve Sikh Misls
- Jassa Singh Ahluwalia
- Sikh Confederacy
- Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the Sikh Kingdom
- Religious and social reform movements
- Singh Sabha
- Akali movement
- Ghadar/Ghadr movement
- Partition and migration
- Sikh cultural heritage
- Sikh diaspora
- Modern Sikh history
The updated Afterword also discusses later events affecting Punjab and the Sikh community.
๐ Book Specifications
Title: The Sikhs
Author: Khushwant Singh
Afterword: Rahul Singh
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: Approx. 253
Weight: Approx. 345 g
Size: Approx. 22.5 cm ร 14.5 cm ร 2.5 cm
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers India
Edition: 2019 edition
First Published in India by HarperCollins: 2006
P-ISBN: 9789353026899
E-ISBN: 9789353574666
Condition: New
Please note: ISBNs are shown without hyphens for easier marketplace/database searching.
โญ Why This Book Is Useful
Rather than concentrating on only one Sikh Guru, ruler or historical period, The Sikhs provides a broad introduction to the development of Sikh religion, history, society and politics across different eras.
This makes it particularly relevant for:
Sikh history readers โข Students โข Researchers โข Punjab history enthusiasts โข Sikh families โข Libraries โข Gurdwara libraries โข Diaspora readers โข Collectors of Sikh books โข Readers beginning a wider study of Sikh history
โ FAQs
What is The Sikhs by Khushwant Singh about?
It is a history of the Sikh community covering the foundation of the faith, Sikh religion, Sikh Confederacy, Sikh Kingdom, reform movements, Partition, cultural heritage and later developments.
Is this a Sikh religious book or a history book?
It contains discussion of both Sikh religion and Sikh history, but it is principally a historical and analytical work rather than a prayer book or Gutka Sahib.
Does it discuss the Sikh Misls?
Yes. The book discusses the rise of the Sikh Confederacy and the twelve Misls, including Bhangi, Ahluwalia, Ramgarhia, Sukerchakia, Kanhaiya, Nakkai and others.
Does it cover Maharaja Ranjit Singh?
Yes. The Sikh Kingdom and the period associated with Maharaja Ranjit Singh form an important part of the book.
Does it cover Partition?
Yes. One chapter is specifically titled โPartition Holocaust and the Exodus.โ
Does this edition include later Sikh history?
Yes. This edition includes a new Afterword by Rahul Singh, which discusses later developments.
Does the book discuss the Sikh diaspora?
Yes. The later material includes discussion of the Sikh diaspora.
What language is it written in?
English.
Is this the hardcover edition?
Yes. The book offered in this listing is hardcover.
What is the ISBN?
The print ISBN is 9789353026899.
๐ Ideal For
A thoughtful book for anyone interested in Sikhism, Sikh history, Punjabi heritage, Punjab history, Sikh Empire history and the development of the global Sikh community.
Suitable for personal reading, study, research, Sikh/Punjabi book collections and gifting.
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