The Sikhs of the Punjab by J S Grewal
In a revised edition of his original book, J. S. Grewal brings the history of the Sikhs from its beginnings in the time of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, right up to the present day. Against the background of the history of the Punjab, the volume surveys the changing pattern of human settlements in the region until the fifteenth century and the emergence of the Punjabi language as the basis of regional articulation. Subsequent chapters explore the life and beliefs of Guru Nanak, the development of his ideas by his successors and the growth of his following. The book offers a comprehensive statement on one of the largest and most important communities in India today.
'.. simply the best, most clearly written, and most useful one-volume historical survey of the subject that currently is available.' Religious Studies Review
'... a valuable text for students who wish to study Sikh history, and fundamental reading for scholars of South Asian history and religion.' The Journal of Asian Studies
'A timely publication which the rulers in Delhi would do well to read.' The Hindu
'... a valuable text for students who wish to study Sikh history, and fundamental reading for scholars of South Asian history and religion.' The Journal of Asian Studies
'A timely publication which the rulers in Delhi would do well to read.' The Hindu
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521637640 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521637643 |
| Title | The Sikhs of the Punjab |
| Author | J S Grewal |
| Series | The New Cambridge History Of India |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 1998-10-08 |
| Number of pages | 308 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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