{"product_id":"a-history-of-the-sikhs-vol-2-1839-1988-by-khushwant-singh-rare-books","title":"A History of the Sikhs Vol. 2: 1839-1988 by Khushwant Singh [Rare books]","description":"\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-45\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pt-12 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"87c1c706-cfc1-4546-a6c4-742e1a7cb064\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden items-end rtl:items-start\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bg-token-message-surface relative max-w-[var(--user-chat-width,70%)] rounded-[18px] px-4 py-1.5 data-[multiline]:py-3\" data-multiline=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"80\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"80\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"127\"\u003eA History of the Sikhs, Volume 2: 1839–1988\u003c\/em\u003e by Khushwant Singh is a detailed and insightful chronicle of Sikh history from the fall of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s empire in 1839 to the turbulent events of the late 20th century. The book begins with the decline of Sikh political power after Ranjit Singh’s death and traces the subsequent British annexation of Punjab. It covers key historical developments such as the role of Sikhs in the British Indian Army, the socio-religious reform movements (like the Singh Sabha), and the rise of Sikh political consciousness during the colonial era. The narrative continues through India’s independence, the Partition of 1947—which had a devastating impact on Punjab—and the emergence of the Sikh identity in independent India. Singh offers an in-depth account of the Punjab crisis, the Anandpur Sahib Resolution, the rise of militancy, Operation Blue Star in 1984, and the anti-Sikh riots that followed Indira Gandhi’s assassination. Written with clarity and empathy, the book provides both historical analysis and personal insight, making it a crucial work for understanding the modern Sikh experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"2226\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKhushwant Singh\u003c\/strong\u003e (1915–2014) was one of India’s most prominent writers, journalists, and historians, known for his wit, secularism, and fearless commentary. Educated in Delhi and London, Singh trained as a lawyer before turning to writing and journalism. He served as editor of several leading publications, including \u003cem data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eThe Illustrated Weekly of India\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eThe Hindustan Times\u003c\/em\u003e. His literary work spans fiction, history, and political commentary, with notable titles like \u003cem data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eTrain to Pakistan\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eThe Company of Women\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eTruth, Love and a Little Malice\u003c\/em\u003e. As a historian, Singh is best remembered for \u003cem data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003eA History of the Sikhs\u003c\/em\u003e (in two volumes), which remains a seminal account of Sikh history. His deep knowledge of Sikh culture and politics, combined with a balanced and accessible style, earned him a wide readership. 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