Baba Banda Bahadur Singh

  baba banda bahadur singh: First Raj of the Sikhs Harish Dhillon, 2013-05-01 Banda Singh Bahadur appeared in Sikh history for a relatively short period (1708-1716) but, after the Sikh gurus, influenced it more significantly than any other individual. Banda Singh Bahadur is among the most colourful and fascinating characters in Sikh history. From an ascetic he was transformed into Guru Gobind Singh’s most trusted disciple. So much so that when the seriously injured guru could not lead his Sikh army against the Mughal forces, he appointed Banda Singh Bahadur as his deputy. As proof of this appointment he gave Banda his sword, a mighty bow, arrows from his own quiver, his battle standard and his war drum. Banda rode out from Nanded (where Guru Gobind Singh passed away; now in Maharashtra) at the head of a small band of Sikhs, which, by the time it reached the Punjab, had grown into a formidable army. Over the next few years his exploits against the Mughal rulers, both in pitched battles and in skirmishes, became the stuff of legends. He became the first of many legendary Sikh generals, famous both for their personal heroic courage and their skill in warfare. His many encounters with the Mughal rulers eroded the very foundation of the Mughal empire and ensured its quick demise. As he said when questioned on what he had achieved: ‘I have ensured that never again will the crown sit easily on the Mughal emperor’s head.’ He also prepared the coming generations of Sikhs for future conflicts, which later greatly helped Maharaja Ranjit Singh in creating a Sikh empire. Banda was a true leader who led from the front, not only in the battlefield but also in civil administration. He established a secular government which swept aside 700 years of slavery and the myth of domination by foreign powers, proclaimed freedom of worship, allowed the people to follow professions of their choice and stopped forcible marriages even while recovering abducted women for return to their families. His land revolution abolished zamindari in parts of North India, thereby redistributing land equally amongst the tillers. This book seeks to tell the story of this remarkable and brave man and his equally remarkable ahievements. Perhaps, the finest of Banda Singh Bahadur’s biographies.
  baba banda bahadur singh: Bed time stories: Guru Gobind Singh ji Santokh Singh Jagdev, 1991 On Sikh gurus, saints, and warriors; for children.
  baba banda bahadur singh: Banda bahadur KHUSHWANT SINGH, 1971-04-01 Inspired by Guru Gobind Singh, Banda Bahadur led the Sikh rebellion against the Mughal Empire. For eight years, he ravaged the whole of North India. The havoc he created in the Indo-Gangetic plain was of such magnitude that the Mughals could never restore their administration. Invasions by the Persian tyrant, Nadir Shah and the Afghan, Ahmed Shah Abdali hastened the decline of the once mighty empire. This helped the Sikhs to emerge as the rulers of Punjab. Banda Bahadur thus paved the way for the foundation of the Sikh Kingdom.
  baba banda bahadur singh: Banda the Brave Of Gujranwala Sohan Singh, 2021-09-09 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
  baba banda bahadur singh: The Legend of Banda Bahadur Harish Dhillon, 2004 Banda Bahadur remains one of the most enigmatic and hence fascinating characters in Sikh history. On the one hand, there is a perception based on contemporary Muslim writers which makes him out to be a bloodthirsty savage. On the other hand is the perception based on grandmothers' tales which idolizes him as a saint. One is left wondering as to who the real Banda Bahadur was. This book seeks to bring him alive as a flesh and blood character.
  baba banda bahadur singh: Banda Singh Bahadur and Sikh Sovereignty Harbans Kaur Sagoo, 2001 Seeks To Study Banda Singh Bahadur`S Role Objectively-His Life And Achievements. An Account Of His Struggle Against The Mughals. Emphazises That Banda Had The Acumen To Plan And The Ability To Excente. Presents His Role In Raising The Mighty Struggle For The Establishment Of A Sikh State In Punjab. Has Eight Chapters And Is Lavishly Illustrated.
  baba banda bahadur singh: Sketch of the Sikhs John Malcolm, 1812
  baba banda bahadur singh: Transformation of Sikhism Gokul Chand Narang, 1946
  baba banda bahadur singh: Celestial Song/Gobind Geet Swami Rama, 1986
  baba banda bahadur singh: The Story of Guru Nanak Mala Singh, 1969
  baba banda bahadur singh: The British & the Sikhs Gurinder Singh Mann, 2019-01-19 A book which covers the relationship between the British and the Sikhs in the eighteenth and nineteenth century.
  baba banda bahadur singh: Sikh History from Persian Sources J. S. Grewal, Irfan Habib, 2001 This Volume Presents Translations Of All Major Persian Sources Of Sikh History Upto 1765, When Sikh Power Was Established Over The Punjab. These Sources Offer Details That Are Not Otherwise Available, And Richly Supplement The Information Preserved In The Punjabi (Gurmukhi) Traditions.
  baba banda bahadur singh: Life & Exploits of Banda Singh Bahadur Sohan Singh, 2000 Biography of Bandā Siṅgha, Bahādara, 1670-1716?, Sikh military and religious leader.
  baba banda bahadur singh: Founder of the Khalsa Amardeep S. Dahiya, 2014-04-14 This book encapsulates the exceptionally eventful and vibrant life of the guru that will provoke thought and debate even in today’s times. Guru Gobind Singh – Founder of the Khalsa; saint; warrior par excellence; poignant poet; philosopher; soulful human being – was the illustrious Tenth Guru of the Sikhs. This extensively researched book goes beyond the established events that broadly include the untimely assassination of Guru Teg Bahadur; Guru Gobind Singh’s coronation; the battles of Bhangani and Nadaun; his stay in Paonta and Anandpur; and the historic creation of the Khalsa. The book talks about other events that sought to widely establish the Khalsa including the battle of Nirmohgarh; the siege and evacuation of Anandpur; the battles of Chamkaur, Khidrana and Muktsar; his Zafarnama to Aurangzeb and subsequent meeting with Bahadur Shah Zafar in Agra. Most importantly, it provides some unknown facts about the anointment of the holy book of the Sikhs – the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal guiding light. Guru Gobind Singh’s prowess as a warrior of immense distinction is well-recorded, besides his understanding of military strategy and execution; the book brings to light his love for literature, scriptures and languages, his philosophical, judicious and humane thought, and is a tribute to the great saint and seeks to outline the historical life, times and events of Guru Gobind Singh in intricate details.
  baba banda bahadur singh: The Oxford Handbook of Sikh Studies Pashaura Singh, Louis E. Fenech, 2014-03-27 The Oxford Handbook of Sikh Studies innovatively combines the ways in which scholars from fields as diverse as philosophy, psychology, religious studies, literary studies, history, sociology, anthropology, political science, and economics have integrated the study of Sikhism within a wide range of critical and postcolonial perspectives on the nature of religion, violence, gender, ethno-nationalism, and revisionist historiography. A number of essays within this collection also provide a more practical dimension, written by artists and practitioners of the tradition. The handbook is divided into eight thematic sections that explore different 'expressions' of Sikhism. Historical, literary, ideological, institutional, and artistic expressions are considered in turn, followed by discussion of Sikhs in the Diaspora, and of caste and gender in the Panth. Each section begins with an essay by a prominent scholar in the field, providing an overview of the topic. Further essays provide detail and further treat the fluid, multivocal nature of both the Sikh past and the present. The handbook concludes with a section considering future directions in Sikh Studies.
  baba banda bahadur singh: Why I am an Atheist Bhagat Singh, 2019-08-15 A discussion with a friend soon turned into a matter of self-assessment, leading to this discourse on why Bhagat Singh chose to be an atheist. Even in the face of death at a very young age, with uncanny observations and sharp questions, he forces us to re-think our foundations to faith in god.
  baba banda bahadur singh: Encyclopedia of Jalandhar Harajindara Siṅgha Dilagīra, 2004 This Is A 2500 Years Old History Of Jalandhar Which Was An Independent Country Once. It Contains Coloured Photographs Of Centuries Old Buildings And Monuments, Precious Maps Of The Punjab From The Years 1000 To 2004, Besides A Ready-Reference Of Each And Every Village Of The District.
  baba banda bahadur singh: Pārāśarapraśna Kapur Singh, 2001
  baba banda bahadur singh: The Sikh Zafar-namah of Guru Gobind Singh Louis E. Fenech, 2013-01-31 Louis E. Fenech offers a compelling new examination of one of the only Persian compositions attributed to the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708): the Zafar-namah or 'Epistle of Victory.' Written as a masnavi, a Persian poem, this letter was originally sent to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb (d. 1707) rebuking his most unbecoming conduct. Incredibly, Guru Gobind Singh's letter is included today within the Sikh canon, one of only a very small handful of Persian-language texts granted the status of Sikh scripture. As such, its contents are sung on special Sikh occasions. Perhaps equally surprising is the fact that the letter appears in the tenth Guru's book or the Dasam Granth in the standard Gurmukhi script (in which Punjabi is written) but retains its original Persian language, a vernacular few Sikhs know. Drawing out the letter's direct and subtle references to the Iranian national epic, the Shah-namah, and to Shaikh Sa'di's thirteenth-century Bustan, Fenech demonstrates how this letter served as a form of Indo-Islamic verbal warfare, ensuring the tenth Guru's moral and symbolic victory over the legendary and powerful Mughal empire. Through analysis of the Zafar-namah, Fenech resurrects an essential and intiguing component of the Sikh tradition: its Islamicate aspect.
  baba banda bahadur singh: The Sikhs Patwant Singh, 2007-12-18 Five hundred years ago, Guru Nanak founded the Sikh faith in India. The Sikhs defied the caste system; rejected the authority of Hindu priests; forbade magic and idolatry; and promoted the equality of men and women -- beliefs that incurred the wrath of both Hindus and Muslims. In the centuries that followed, three of Nanak's nine successors met violent ends, and his people continued to battle hostile regimes. The conflict has raged into our own time: in 1984 the Golden Temple of Amritsar -- the holy shrine of the Sikhs--was destroyed by the Indian Army. In retaliation, Sikh bodyguards assassinated Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Now, Patwant Singh gives us the compelling story of the Sikhs -- their origins, traditions and beliefs, and more recent history. He shows how a movement based on tenets of compassion and humaneness transformed itself, of necessity, into a community that values bravery and military prowess as well as spirituality. We learn how Gobind Singh, the tenth and last Guru, welded the Sikhs into a brotherhood, with each man bearing the surname Singh, or Lion, and abiding by a distinctive code of dress and conduct. He tells of Banda the Brave's daring conquests, which sowed the seeds of a Sikh state, and how the enlightened ruler Ranjit Singh fulfilled this promise by founding a Sikh empire. The author examines how, through the centuries, the Sikh soldier became an exemplar of discipline and courage and explains how Sikhs -- now numbering nearly 20 million worldwide -- have come to be known for their commitment to education, their business acumen, and their enterprising spirit. Finally, Singh concludes that it would be a grave error to alienate an energetic and vital community like the Sikhs if modern India is to realize its full potential. He urges India's leaders to learn from the past and to honour the social contract with Indians of every background and persuasion.
  baba banda bahadur singh: Life of Banda Singh Bahadur Ganda Singh, 1990
  baba banda bahadur singh: History of the Sikhs: The Sikh Gurus, 1469-1708 Hari Ram Gupta, 1994 Illustrations: 3 Maps Description: History of the Sikhs is a five volume series dealing with all aspects-religious, philosophical, political, military, social, economic and cultural, and the contribution of Sikhism to world civilization, in particular to human rights, principles of liberty, equality and fraternity, and to the creed of democracy and secularism. The aim is to present a comprehensive view of the rise, growth and development of Sikh thought and action almost in every direction. The entire series is based on original contemporary sources in English, Gurmukhi, Marathi, Persian and Urdu known to exist in India and abroad. This first volume gives the story of Ten Masters who provided leadership to the downtrodden people of the Punjab both in religious and political fields for about two centuries. Their aim was to remove the bitterness that had persisted between the rulers and their subjects for the past five hundred years. They wished to create a new society based upon mutual brotherhood, and freedom of thought, expression and action. It was under the circumstances almost an impossible task. But there is nothing like a dream to create the future. Utopia today, flesh and blood tomorrow. Man's onward march requires that the heights around him should be ablaze with noble and glorious deeds of valour and self-sacrifice to serve as guiding lights. Such evolutionary and revolutionary models were furnished by Guru Arjan, Guru Tegh Bahadur, Guru Gobind Singh, and his four sons-Ajit Singh (18 years), Jujhar Singh (14 years), Zorawar Singh (8 years), and Fatah Singh (5 years)-as well as by their numerous disciples like Bhais Mati Das, Sati Das and Dayal Das. The main feature of this book are: A critical appraisement of Guru Nanak's Janam Sakhis, justification for celebrating Guru Nanak's birthday in November instead of in April, Guru Nanak's compositions, Mardana's death at Baghdad, how Amritsar developed into a Sikh centre, Guru Arjan's martyrdom, why Guru Hargobind took to militarism, Guru Har Rae's residence at Nahan, Hukam Namas of Guru Tegh Bahadur, Guru Gobind Singh's formula of five into five, his literary works and Hukam Namas, Emperor Bahadur Shah's pious fraud, eminent personalities and instructions, impact of Gurus'; teachings on Indian society, and why Jats became followers of Khatri Gurus.
  baba banda bahadur singh: Sikh Studies Dr. H.S. Singha, 2005
  baba banda bahadur singh: Banda Bahadur Gurdev Singh Deol, 1972
  baba banda bahadur singh: Life of Banda Singh Bahadur Ganda Singh, 1935
  baba banda bahadur singh: The Sikhs in History Sangat Singh, 2010
  baba banda bahadur singh: Noble & Brave Sikh Women Sawan Singh, 2005 This Book Includes Short Biographical Sketches Of 20 Sikh Women Who Excelled In Devotion, Steadfastness On Sikh Principles And Value.
  baba banda bahadur singh: The History of India Kenneth Pletcher Senior Editor, Geography and History, 2010-08-15 Describes the history of India, from prehistoric civilizations and early Indian society to the Mughal empire, British occupation, and India's fight for independence.
  baba banda bahadur singh: The First Anglo-Sikh War Amarpal Singh, 2010-08-15 The definitive account of the First Anglo-Sikh War, with maps that shed light on the action as never before
  baba banda bahadur singh: Revisiting Banda Singh Bahadur and His Times Amarjit Singh, 2015
  baba banda bahadur singh: Ardās of the Sikhs Jasawanta Siṅgha Nekī, 2012-01-01
  baba banda bahadur singh: Who are the Sikhs? Harajindara Siṅgha Dilagīra, 2000
  baba banda bahadur singh: International Bibliography of Sikh Studies Rajwant Singh Chilana, 2006-01-16 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.
  baba banda bahadur singh: Shri Guru Granth Sahib: The Awakener Bs Mander, 2021-08-09 The purpose of this book is to introduce the reader to the Sikh philosophy and its core values & beliefs, as enshrined in Shri Guru Granth Sahib - the eternal Sikh Guru. It highlights the recurring themes and lessons contained in the Holy Scripture. The book emphasizes that Granth Sahib is not for Sikhs alone, but has universal appeal. It enjoins upon anyone and everyone to live a life full of purpose. It also shows, how the authors of the Holy Book were well ahead of their times in matters of spirituality, psychology, philosophy, cosmology and human rights. It is a spiritual guide for those who wish to tread that path.
  baba banda bahadur singh: History Under Your Feet Ratnakar Sadasyula, 2015-08-15 Are you aware that there is a Great Wall of India built by Rana Kumbha at the Fort of Kumbalgarh?Or that Rash Behari Bose was the first to introduce Indian curry into Japan?Or of the Naval Ratings Mutiny that rocked the British empire?India is a nation where history literally lies under your feet, where every rock, nook and corner, has a story to tale.History Under Your Feet aims to look at the history behind some places and persons in India.
  baba banda bahadur singh: The Making of Punjab Harish Jain, 2003
  baba banda bahadur singh: Guru Gobind Singh Surinder Singh Johar, 1987
  baba banda bahadur singh: Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ganda Singh, Sirhind Historical Research Society, 1976
  baba banda bahadur singh: History of the Sikhs and Their Religion , 2020
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