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The Sikh Religion: Its Gurus, Sacred Writings and Authors, Volume 5

by Max Arthur Macauliffe

The tenth and final guru of Sikhism, Gobind Singh, was a warrior, poet, and philosopher. His life and teachings are the subject of Volume 5 of Max Arthur Macauliffe's classic work on Sikhism. Macauliffe begins by tracing Gobind Singh's ancestry and early life. He then goes on to describe Gobind Singh's military campaigns, his poetry, and his philosophy. Macauliffe also discusses the establishment of the Khalsa, the Sikh warrior brotherhood, by Gobind Singh. Volume 5 of The Sikh Religion is a fascinating and informative account of the life and teachings of one of the most important figures in Sikh history. It is essential reading for anyone interested in Sikhism or in the history of India.

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English

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1909

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Michael MacAuliffe, also known as Max Arthur Macauliffe  and Max Singh Metcalfe, was a senior British administrator, prolific scholar and author. MacAuliffe is renowned for his partial translatio...

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