A History of the Sikhs: Volume 1: 1469-1838
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📚Comprehensive historical coverage
🕰️Covers 1469-1838 timeline
🖋️Based on original archival research
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📖 Unlock the epic saga of Sikh heritage — don’t miss the story that shaped a community!
- ENDURING BESTSELLER - Highly rated with 4.7 stars and thousands of readers, a must-have for history buffs and cultural connoisseurs.
- DEEP HISTORICAL INSIGHT - Explore the rich origins and evolution of Sikhism from its 15th-century roots to early 19th century.
- ACCESSIBLE NARRATIVE STYLE - Khushwant Singh’s engaging prose makes complex history approachable for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
- AUTHENTIC ARCHIVAL RESEARCH - Grounded in original Persian, Gurmukhi, and English documents for unmatched scholarly credibility.
- CULTURAL POLITICAL CONTEXT - Understand the social and religious forces shaping Sikh identity and transformation into a militant community.
A History of the Sikhs: Volume 1 (1469-1838) by Khushwant Singh offers a meticulously researched, vividly narrated account of Sikhism’s origins, growth, and transformation. Combining scholarly archival sources with accessible storytelling, this volume is a definitive resource for understanding the social, religious, and political evolution of the Sikh community.
Specifications
| ASIN | 0195673085 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #65,246 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #110 in History of Religion #144 in Other Eastern Religions & Sacred Texts #167 in Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (762) |
| Dimensions | 23.11 x 3.3 x 4.83 cm |
| Edition | 2nd |
| ISBN-10 | 9780195673081 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0195673081 |
| Item weight | 430 g |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 434 pages |
| Publication date | 11 October 2004 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
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