{"product_id":"a-history-of-the-sikhs-vol-1-second-edition-copy","title":"A History of the Sikhs Vol 1: 1469-1839 by Khushwant Singh","description":"\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"obqri8\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"470\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eA History of the Sikhs Vol. 1: 1469–1839\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a detailed historical study of the Sikh community from the birth of Guru Nanak in 1469 to the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1839. The book traces the origin and development of Sikhism, beginning with the teachings of the Sikh Gurus and the spiritual foundations of the faith. It explains how the Sikh community evolved over time, especially during periods of conflict with Mughal rulers and Afghan invasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eKhushwant Singh also describes the transformation of the Sikhs into a strong political and military force under leaders such as Guru Gobind Singh and later Maharaja Ranjit Singh, who established the powerful Sikh Empire in Punjab. The book combines religious, political, and social history, offering readers a clear understanding of Sikh identity, traditions, struggles, and achievements during this important period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"5ufj0k\" data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKhushwant Singh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was a renowned Indian writer, journalist, historian, and lawyer known for his sharp intellect, wit, and contributions to literature and history. Born in 1915 in Punjab, he became one of India’s most respected literary figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1527\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eKhushwant Singh wrote extensively on Indian history, politics, religion, and society. He is especially admired for his works on Sikh history and culture, which are valued for their research and balanced perspective. Besides historical writing, he also authored famous novels, essays, and newspaper columns that made him widely popular among readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":48766368710913,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/sikjh.jpg?v=1778673780","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/a-history-of-the-sikhs-vol-1-second-edition-copy","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}