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Book Synopsis Historical Dictionary of Sikhism by : Louis E. Fenech
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Sikhism written by Louis E. Fenech and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-06-11 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sikhism traces its beginnings to Guru Nanak, who was born in 1469 and died in 1538 or 1539. With the life of Guru Nanak the account of the Sikh faith begins, all Sikhs acknowledging him as their founder. Sikhism has long been a little-understood religion and until recently they resided almost exclusively in northwest India. Today the total number of Sikhs is approximately twenty million worldwide. About a million live outside India, constituting a significant minority in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. Many of them are highly visible, particularly the men, who wear beards and turbans, and they naturally attract attention in their new countries of domicile. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Sikhism covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on key persons, organizations, the principles, precepts and practices of the religion as well as the history, culture and social arrangements. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Sikhism.
Download or read book The Sikh Heritage written by Dalvir Pannu and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sikh Heritage: Beyond Borders dedicates one chapter each to the 84 sites that it documents, transporting readers to the past by narrating the detailed history of each marvel that the author and his team photographed throughout Pakistan. This book is the culmination of decade-long fieldwork of finding and exploring the heritage sites, alongside analyzing multiple Janamsakhis (hagiography accounts). The author's process of doing extensive analysis and cross-referencing with other sources enables readers to comprehend Sikh history, by posing inquiries, applying critical thinking, and investigating hundreds of sources. He includes a multitude of primary sources and Gurmukhi inscriptions, translated into English, to increase local and international heritage-lovers' understanding of these sites and to help preserve their beauty and histories through his writing.
Book Synopsis International Bibliography of Sikh Studies by : Rajwant Singh Chilana
Download or read book International Bibliography of Sikh Studies written by Rajwant Singh Chilana and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-01-16 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Bibliography of Sikh Studies brings together all books, composite works, journal articles, conference proceedings, theses, dissertations, project reports, and electronic resources produced in the field of Sikh Studies until June 2004, making it the most complete and up-to-date reference work in the field today. One of the youngest religions of the world, Sikhism has progressively attracted attention on a global scale in recent decades. An increasing number of scholars is exploring the culture, history, politics, and religion of the Sikhs. The growing interest in Sikh Studies has resulted in an avalanche of literature, which is now for the first time brought together in the International Bibliography of Sikh Studies. This monumental work lists over 10,000 English-language publications under almost 30 subheadings, each representing a subfield in Sikh Studies. The Bibliography contains sections on a wide variety of subjects, such as Sikh gurus, Sikh philosophy, Sikh politics and Sikh religion. Furthermore, the encyclopedia presents an annotated survey of all major scholarly work on Sikhism, and a selective listing of electronic and web-based resources in the field. Author and subject indices are appended for the reader’s convenience.
Book Synopsis HISTORICAL MONUMENTS IN INDIA by : Dr. R. Nandhini , Dr. R. Rajeshwari
Download or read book HISTORICAL MONUMENTS IN INDIA written by Dr. R. Nandhini , Dr. R. Rajeshwari and published by Ashok Yakkaldevi. This book was released on 2022-06-28 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legacy landmarks across the world are impacted by an assortment of physical and organic anxieties. Harm to legacy landmarks because of bugs and bugs is developing with expanding anthropogenic strain and changing climatic circumstances. Cave landmarks are natural surroundings to organisms, green growth, parasites, and bugs, and are extraordinary biodiversity locales because of their low temperature, almost no daylight, and high dampness conditions. This review checks out accessible data on significant variables that work with the development of bug bothers and debase legacy landmarks. Ajanta Caves, an UNESCO world legacy site in India, is a human wonder, significant archeological and legacy site of huge social and memorable qualities. The current paper is an endeavor to comprehend an assortment of stresses and factors with an emphasis on bug bothers that have significantly impacted Ajanta cave artworks over the most recent couple of many years. The concentrate likewise gives data on accessible ways to deal with harm control including the requirement for a coordinated bug bother the executives for safeguarding cave landmarks against quick corruption the nation over overall and Ajanta collapses specific. A light-based approach is the vital feature of the review that can be utilized as a powerful and productive way to deal with shield archeological destinations particularly cave compositions from bug bugs without upsetting the pollinator variety and general climate.
Book Synopsis Sikh Nationalism by : Gurharpal Singh
Download or read book Sikh Nationalism written by Gurharpal Singh and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2021-11-25 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This important volume provides a clear, concise and comprehensive guide to the history of Sikh nationalism from the late nineteenth century to the present. Drawing on A. D. Smith's ethno-symbolic approach, Gurharpal Singh and Giorgio Shani use a new integrated methodology to understanding the historical and sociological development of modern Sikh nationalism. By emphasising the importance of studying Sikh nationalism from the perspective of the nation-building projects of India and Pakistan, the recent literature on religious nationalism and the need to integrate the study of the diaspora with the Sikhs in South Asia, they provide a fresh approach to a complex subject. Singh and Shani evaluate the current condition of Sikh nationalism in a globalised world and consider the lessons the Sikh case offers for the comparative study of ethnicity, nations and nationalism.
Download or read book Panjab Past and Present written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis History of the Sikhs: The Sikh Lion of Lahore, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, 1799-1839 by : Hari Ram Gupta
Download or read book History of the Sikhs: The Sikh Lion of Lahore, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, 1799-1839 written by Hari Ram Gupta and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Sikh Nationalism by : Gurharpal Singh
Download or read book Sikh Nationalism written by Gurharpal Singh and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2021-11-25 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise and comprehensive guide to the history of Sikh nationalism from the late nineteenth century to the present, this volume uses a new methodological approach to understand the historical origins of Sikh nationalism and emphasises the importance of integrating the study of the diaspora with the Sikhs in South Asia.
Book Synopsis Sikhism - Simple Guides by : Sewa Singh Kalsi
Download or read book Sikhism - Simple Guides written by Sewa Singh Kalsi and published by Kuperard. This book was released on 2008-11-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU • to appreciate one of the historic religions of the Indian subcontinent • to understand what it means to be a Sikh, especially the guru—disciple relationship • to recognize the key festivals of the Sikh year and the different aspects of Sikh worship and practice • to avoid faux pas in conversation, in travelling and in personal relationships ACCESS THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS Simple Guides: Religions is a series of concise, accessible introductions to the world's major religions. Written by experts in the field, they offer an engaging and sympathetic description of the key concepts, beliefs and practices of different faiths. Ideal for spiritual seekers and travellers alike, Simple Guides aims to open the doors of perception. Together the books provide a reliable compass to the world's great spiritual traditions, and a point of reference for further exploration and discovery. By offering essential insights into the core values, customs and beliefs of different societies, they also enable visitors to be aware of the cultural sensibilities of their hosts, and to behave in a way that fosters mutual respect and understanding.
Download or read book Sikhism written by Kristen Haar and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to Sikhism that examines the religion's beliefs, practices, traditions and history.
Download or read book Lost Heritage written by Amardeep Singh and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Accommodation Without Assimilation by : Margaret A. Gibson
Download or read book Accommodation Without Assimilation written by Margaret A. Gibson and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A holistic portrait which reveals why Sikh high school students, despite language barriers, prejudice, and significant cultural differences, often outperform their majority peers and other United States minority groups.
Book Synopsis Sikhs in Britain by : Gurharpal Singh
Download or read book Sikhs in Britain written by Gurharpal Singh and published by Zed Books. This book was released on 2006-07 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of Sikhs in Britain provides important clues into the evolution of Britain as a multicultural society and the challenges it faces today. The authors examine the complex Anglo-Sikh relationship that led to the initial Sikh settlement and the processes of community-building around Sikh institutions such as gurdwaras. They explore the nature of British Sikh society as reflected in the performance of Sikhs in the labor markets, the changing characteristics of the Sikh family and issues of cultural transmission to the young. They provide an original and insightful account of a community transformed from the site of radical immigrant class politics to a leader of the Sikh diaspora in its search for a separate Sikh state.
Book Synopsis Sikhism: A Very Short Introduction by : Eleanor Nesbitt
Download or read book Sikhism: A Very Short Introduction written by Eleanor Nesbitt and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2005-09-22 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sikh religion has a following of over 20 million people worldwide and is one of the largest religions in the world. However, events such as the verbal and physical attacks on Sikhs just after September 11 indicated that Sikhs were being mistaken for Muslims, and suggests that the raising of sufficient and appropriate awareness about Sikhism still needs to be addressed. This book will introduce newcomers to the meaning of Sikhism, and its practices, rituals, and festivals. The key threads in the fascinating history of the religion will be highlighted, from the Gurus and the development of the Sikh look, to martyrdom and militarization in the 17th and 18th Centuries and the diaspora. Eleanor Nesbitt brings the subject completely up to date with an examination of gender and caste, referring to contemporary film, such as Bend It Like Beckham, and media reports. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Download or read book Sikhism written by Eleanor M. Nesbitt and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible introduction to the world's fifth largest religion, this work presents Sikhism's meanings and myths, and its practices, rituals, and festivals, also addressing ongoing social issues such as the relationship with the Indian state, the diaspora, and caste.
Book Synopsis Sikh History and Culture by : Manasvi
Download or read book Sikh History and Culture written by Manasvi and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Politics and History of the Central Sikh League, 1919-1929 by : Sukhmani Bal Riar
Download or read book The Politics and History of the Central Sikh League, 1919-1929 written by Sukhmani Bal Riar and published by Unistar Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Role of Central Sikh League in the Indian freedom movement.
