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Guru Gobind Singh - Founder of the Khalsa; saint; warrior parexcellence; poignant poet; philosopher; soulful human being was theillustrious Tenth Guru of the Sikhs. This extensively researched book goesbeyond the established events that broadly include the untimelyassassination of Guru Teg Bahadur; Guru Gobind Singhs 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 theKhalsa including the battle of Nirmohgarh; the siege and evacuation ofAnandpur; the battles of Chamkaur, Khidrana and Muktsar; hisZafarnama to Aurangzeb and subsequent meeting with Bahadur ShahZafar in Agra.Most importantly, it provides some unknown facts about the anointmentof the holy book of the Sikhs the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternalguiding light.Guru Gobind Singhs prowess as a warrior of immense distinction is wellrecorded,besides his understanding of military strategy and execution; thebook brings to light his love for literature, scriptures and languages, hisphilosophical, judicious and humane thought, and is a tribute to the greatsaint and seeks to outline the historical life, times and events of GuruGobind Singh in intricate details.

Guru Gobind Singh - Founder of the Khalsa; saint; warrior parexcellence; poignant poet; philosopher; soulful human being was theillustrious Tenth Guru of the Sikhs. This extensively researched book goesbeyond the established events that broadly include the untimelyassassination of Guru Teg Bahadur; Guru Gobind Singhs 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 theKhalsa including the battle of Nirmohgarh; the siege and evacuation ofAnandpur; the battles of Chamkaur, Khidrana and Muktsar; hisZafarnama to Aurangzeb and subsequent meeting with Bahadur ShahZafar...  Read More