History of the Sikhs is planned as a five-volume survey aiming to present a comprehensive view of the rise; growth and development of Sikh thought and action in every direction. This volume Evolution of Sikh Confederacies (1707-69); is second in the series. The whole series is based on original contemporary sources in Persian; Marathi; Gurumukhi; Urdu; Hindi; and English known to exist in India and abroad. The dominating theme of the second volume is the Mughal-Sikh and Sikh-Afghan contest for the lordship of the Punjab. The first period of the struggle between the Mughal Emperors and the Sikhs under Banda Bahadur lasted from 1709 to 1716; when Banda was executed. The second period of conflict was from 1716 to 1753 between the Sikhs and five Mughal viceroys of the Punjab Abdus Samad Khan; his son Zakariya Khan; his son Yahya Khan and Shahnawaz Khan and their cousin Muin-ul-Mulk; popularly called Mir Mannu. The third period extended from 1754 to 1768 in the strife against Ahmad Shah Durrani who had annexed the Punjab in 1752. He inflicted the heaviest blows on the Sikhs like the one struck on the Marathas at Panipat in 1761. Having sacrificed about two lakhs of young men in the whole struggle the Sikhs came out victorious. The two chapters at the end give an account of Mughalani Began and Adina Beg Khan; the last Muslim viceroys of the Punjab.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Exceptional!By NDprairieA beautiful two volume set that includes the exhibit catalog on the Martin Luther the Reformation exhibits in 3 US galleries in late 2016 - early 2017. The second volume is a set of essays by scholars who give a wide range of subjects around the Reformation; historical and current. If you are a Lutheran; or interested in the Reformation and its impact; it's a must-buy! The graphics and photos are excellent - top quality printing.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. the photographs are good; There are helpful summaries and visual aidsBy Eliza ChildsThese two volumes (one a collection of essays; the other a catalog of items in the exhibt) accompany exhibitions on Martin Luther in Minneapolis; New York; and Atlanta. The show at the Minneapolis Institute of Art; until January 15; is astonishing in its size and breadth; and takes us through Luther's life; from his childhood to his death. It includes many of his publications; the pulpit from which he preached his last sermon; a reconstructed room from his home in Wittenberg; prints and paintings by Lucas Cranach (a neighbor); etc. The catalog is thorough; very informative of political and religious happenings in early sixteenth century. The Reformation; unleashed by Luther; had repercussions throughout Europe for centuries. It is well written; the photographs are good; There are helpful summaries and visual aids. It is not casual reading; but if you want to know about Luther and his times; these volumes would be a valuable resource.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great books.By CustomerThese books were delivered fast and are wonderful! Being brought up Lutheran; I of course learned much about Martin Luther and Lutheranism over the years. These books taught me so much more and are beautifully done. I highly recommend them.
