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First published in 1963, this remains the most comprehensive and authoritative book on the Sikhs. The new edition updated to the present recounts the return of the community to the mainstream of national life. Written in Khushwant Singh's trademark style to be accessible to a general, non-scholarly audience, the book is based on scholarly archival research. Volume 1: 1469-1839: This volume covers the social, religious and political background which led to the formation of the Sikh faith in the fifteenth century. Basing his account on original documents in Persian, Gurmukhi and English, the author traces the growth of Sikhism and tells of the compilation of its sacred scriptures in the Granth Sahib. The transformation of the Sikhs from a pacifist sect to a militant group called the Khasla led by Guru Gobind Singh is portrayed in detail, as is the relationship of theSikhs with the Mughals and the Afghans, until the consolidation of Sikh power under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

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Khushwant Singh is Indias best known writer and columnist. He has been founder editor of Yojana and editor of the Illustrated Weekly of India, the National Herald and the Hindustan Times. He is the author of classics such as Train to Pakistan, I Shall Not Hear the Nightingale and Delhi. His latest novel, The Sunset Club, written when he was 95, was published by Penguin Books in 2010. His nonfiction includes the classic two volume A History of the Sikhs, a number of translations and works on Sikh religion and culture, Delhi, nature, current affairs and Urdu poetry. His autobiography, Truth, Love and a Little Malice, was published by Penguin Books in 2002.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0195673085
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford; 2nd edition (11 October 2004)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 436 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780195673081
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0195626438
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 423 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 23.11 x 3.3 x 4.83 cm

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Both volumes are a must in your library

Reviewed in India on 27 April 2023

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Best set of books on the History of Sikhs. Well researched, well written extremly well documented. Must have collection .

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Great starter history book about the Sikhs

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Khushwant Singh's ''A History of the Sikhs''. It's in two volumes - this is a review of volume 1.

In Volume 1 - The author chronicles the times of Punjab from the birth of Guru Nanak till the fall of the Sikh Empire. This is the slimmer of the two books.

Pros :
1. Its a lucidly written overview. If you are a beginner and don't know the names of the gurus or simply how important Ranjit Singh was, even is, to the Sikhs this is a great book.
2. It describes the times of Ranjit Singh in good detail - If you've already read the book titled ''Ranjit Singh'' you'd be able to make out that some material was re-used.
3. Some key Sikh military figures such as Baba Deep Singh, Banda Singh Bahadur, Jassa Singh Ahluwalia and Hari Singh Nalwa are dealt with in some depth.

Cons :
1. The book almost jumps over from the first to the 6th guru and then again to the 10th. It is as if Mr Singh didn't want to do much research but rather focus on writing a readable book. I would now have to look for another book that treats that time frame in some depth.
2. The names of different misls can get confusing and some punctuation makes it very hard to follow who was doing what.
3. Insufficient attention to motives of all characters save Ranjit Singh - he overshadows even Nanak and Guru Gobind from a perspective of the coverage received.

Still - great starter book - especially recommended if you've visited Amritsar and seen the Harmandir Sahib, Ranjit Singh Museum, Qila Gobindgarh, Company Bagh, or any other spots associated with the Sikh religion or their political power in the Punjab.

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Smooth and aptly worded book

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I have yet to come across an author more apt with the use of words and expressions. Khushwant Singh was a writer who knew when to use which word and its synonyms . The whole book just glides uninterrupted and makes a picture (movie) in your mind Such is the power of his using words I highly recommend it if you do want to know about the Sikh history

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Khushwant Singh sir has done a great job of research and way of writing is as always fabulous.
Starting from its origin to establishment of first Sikhs Empire it's goes on to tell the story from spiritual spirit of sikhs to the velour of Guru Gobind to bada Bahadur to Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
The best part of the book is kind of research done from all available sources from the time of nanak to court writers of Ranjit Singh darbar.
All those who want to know sikhs this books is a must go to understand them in 400 pages. 🙏

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A scholorly book on the Sikhs with typical Kushwant flavour

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This is a monumental work by the late Kushwant Singh, who is better known for his works of fiction. A must read for not only every Sikh, but also for anybody interested in the origin and development of the Sikhs, who are one of the most enterprising and successful community in India today. Sikhs have also migrated to the US, Canada, UK, Australia and many other developed countries and have achieved great success in their career and business. Kushwant Singh is eminently qualified to write this epic work on the Sikhs and his grasp of the scriptures of the Sikh religion is nothing short of scholarly. The Sikh's origin and historical development of the religion and its key figures from the period 1469 to 1839 is covered in this Volume-I. The book begins with an enchanting description of the Punjab, the land of Five Rivers, the Sikh homeland and traverse through Punjabi Nationalism, Guru Nanak and Birth of Sikhism, martyrdom of early Gurus and its struggles through three centuries and final consolidation of the Sikh Empire under Maharajah Ranjit Singh . This Volume culminates shortly after the death of Ranjit Singh .

Kushhwant Singh's typical humor also occasionally appears when he describes some of the eminent Sikh characters. A quote from the book
" The anecdote told in Punjabi circles to this day relates a dialogue between Ranjit Singh and his Muslim wife, Mohran. She commented on the Maharajah's ugliness and asked :' Where were you when God was distributing good looks ?'
'When you were occupied with your looks, I was busy seeking power' answered the monarch.."

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Best book to know about sikh history

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Param

Nice!

Reviewed in India on 8 September 2022

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A great book for history lovers

Reviewed in India on 10 January 2022

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Please read this book if you want to know about Sikhs. The writer can be trusted since he was an atheist and of secular disposition. He has given a wonderful account of Sikhs glorious past.

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Gute Einführung

Reviewed in Germany on 14 May 2023

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Ich hätte etwas mehr Qualität erwartet was den Umschlag/Cover sowie die Buchseiten angeht.

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This book is fantastic. Book that captures the basic knowledge which will lighten your mind. I will recommend this book.

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Kushwant Singh is praiseworthy for his chronicle.

Reviewed in the United States on 8 May 2023

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Excellent history of the Sikhs of Punjab, India, from origins until after the partition of India.

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This book is for those who wants to know almost everything about sikhism. Very deep and impressive writing 👍

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Very well written.

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Very well written and neutral point of view makes it easy if you don't know much about the religion.

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