'... simply the best, most clearly written, and most useful one-volume historical survey of the subject that currently is available.' Religious Studies Review

• Introduction; 1. The Turko-Afghan rule; 2. Foundation of the Sikh Panth; 3. Evolution of the Sikh Panth (1539–1606); 4. Transformation of the Sikh Panth (1606–1708); 5. Rise to political power (1708–1799); 6. The Sikh empire (1799–1848); 7. Recession and resurgence (1849–1919); 8. In the struggle for freedom (1920–1947); 9. Towards the 'Punjab-Province' (1947–1966); 10. In the new Punjab state (1966–1984); Epilogue; Appendices.

'... simply the best, most clearly written, and most useful one-volume historical survey of the subject that currently is available.' Religious Studies Review

• Introduction; 1. The Turko-Afghan rule; 2. Foundation of the Sikh Panth; 3. Evolution of the Sikh Panth (1539–1606); 4. Transformation of the Sikh Panth (1606–1708); 5. Rise to political power (1708–1799); 6. The Sikh empire (1799–1848); 7. Recession and resurgence (1849–1919); 8. In the struggle for freedom (1920–1947); 9. Towards the 'Punjab-Province' (1947–1966); 10. In the new Punjab state (1966–1984); Epilogue; Appendices.