Author: Gurcharan Singh Aulakh
Publisher: National Book shop
Year: 2006
Language: English
Pages: 416
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8171164218
Description
The book Sikh Generals and Gallant warriors has been written to highlight the patriotic zeal of the Sikh nation. It is also an homage to the founder of the Sikh Nation-Guru Nanak and his successors who challenged the tyranny of the times and even stood like a rock against the atrocities of the rulers and foreign invaders. A peaceful sect did not become militant overnight.
The metamorphosis of Sikhism from a sect of saints to the wielders of swords, was in itself a miracle. And to achieve this end one had to study the exploits of warriors in the 18th century. The light of the word and the luster of the sword gave that daring and courage to the Sikhs which one never finds elsewhere.
This daring is the hallmark of the Sikhs from 17th to the present century. It is pertinent for us to ponder over the various periods of Punjab history and the role-played by the Sikhs to strike at the roots of injustice, cruelty and aggression.
Contents
FOREWORD
PART I
Saints become soldiers
PART II
Struggle for Emancipation
PART III
Sikh Conqueror and Ruler
PART IV
Sikh struggle against Mughal onslaught
PART V
Heroes of Sikh Kingdom
PART VI
Air Force Heroes of Modern India
PART VII
Martyrs of Saragarhi
General Mohan Singh, INA
PART VIII
First Sikh Chief of Indian Army, General J J Singh PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC
BIBLIOGRAPHY
LIST OF PHOTOS