The book is an attempt to compile the works of Artist S.Trilok Singh (1914-1990). He dedicated all his life to art and to convey the message of Gurbani through his paintings. Guru Gobind Singh Marg is the route taken by the Tenth Guru - Guru Gobind Singh from Anandpur Sahib to Talwandi Sabo. The map of the route was prepared by the Artist. In the book we have given a brief introduction to the sacred places visited by the Guru on the way. we have tried to express in words what the Artist has conveyed through the paintings. Related works of the Artist are included in the book which is dedicated to the memory of the Artist.

This publication is an edited English commentary to the text known as the 'Prāchīn Panth Parkāsh'. This text is an early historical text into the tales of the Sīkhs which was dictated to the British by Bhāī Rattan Singh Bhangū. The text predominantly deals with the various wars involving the Sīkhs following the lives of the ten Gurū's. However, this first part to the text only covers the reason for creating the text and the life of Srī Gurū Nānak Dev Jī. This text is a translation of the commentary provided by Akālī Bābā Santā Singh Nihang of the Buddhā Dal. The reason for creating this translation is twofold: The first is to provide an English translation linked to the warrior sect of Sīkhism known as the Nihangs. The Nihangs have a colourful history and added so much to the Khālsā order however, there is a lack of literature produced by the order. The second is to bring you a different perspective in English.

In 1812, Sir John Malcolm, a Lieutenant General in the British Army wrote A Sketch of the Sikhs , commonly believed to be the first account of the Sikhs written by a non-Sikh. In truth, soldiers, travellers, diplomats, missionaries and scholars had provided accounts for many years before. Drawing on this difficult-to-access material, the editors of this volume have compiled a unique source that offers a fascinating insight into the early developments in Sikh history. From the first ever written accounts of the Sikhs by Persian chroniclers of the Moghul Emperor to the travel diary of an Englishwoman, this volume contains material invaluable to those studying the evolution of the Sikh religion as well as to those interested in learning more about this major religion. It also provides an unparalleled look into the growth and solidification of the religious practices of Sikhs. At a time when the misunderstanding of the Sikh religion and those who practise it has reached new and deadly heights, this volume hopes to introduce a wider audience to the roots of its culture. For more detailed information, including examples of illustrations, and selected extracts, go to www.sicques.com

The unifying theme in the life of Guru Gobind Singh was confrontation with the Mughals, which culminated in a struggle for political power. This fact is brought into sharp focus when we consider the Guru’s life and legacy simultaneously in the contexts of the Mughal Empire, its feudatory states in the hills, and the Sikh movement. The creation of the Khalsa in 1699 as a political community with the aspiration to rule made conciliation or compromise with the Mughal state almost impossible. Their long struggle ended eventually in the declaration of Khalsa Raj in 1765. Using contemporary and near contemporary sources in Gurmukhi, Persian, and English, J.S. Grewal presents a comprehensive study of this era of Sikh history. The volume elaborates on the life and legacy of Guru Gobind Singh and explores the ideological background of the institution of the Khalsa and its larger political context. Grewal, however, emphasizes that the legacy of the Khalsa was also social and cultural. This authoritative volume on the tenth Guru is a significant addition to the field of Sikh studies.

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