Sikh Minority and the Partition of the Punjab 1920-1947

This book traces the history of Sikhs in India, from the formation of a distinct Sikh identity, to their struggle for political representation in pre-independence era and their quest for an independent state (Khalistan) thereafter.

Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

List of contents

1. The Crystallization of a Distinct Sikh Identity in the Nineteenth Century 2. Sikh Struggle for Political Representation 3. The Sikhs and the Mainstream Indian Leadership, 1927-1937 4. Sikhs Come Out of the Orbit of the Congress 5. Sikh Quest for Security: From Azad Punjab to Khalistan 6. Groping in the Dark 7. The Punjab Elections of 1945-1946 and its Aftermath 8. The Failure to Secure Sikhistan 9. Conclusion

About the author

Chhanda Chatterjee used to teach History and acted as the Director, Centre for Guru Nanak Dev Studies in Visva-Bharati, Shantiniketan. She is currently the President's nominee to the Central Universities of Manipur and Tripura.

Summary

This book traces the history of Sikhs in India, from the formation of a distinct Sikh identity, to their struggle for political representation in pre-independence era and their quest for an independent state (Khalistan) thereafter. Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Product details

• Authors: Chhanda Chatterjee, Chatterjee Chhanda
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2018
• EAN: 9780367110901
• ISBN: 978-0-367-11090-1
• No. of pages: 234
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Minority Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, India, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Asian History, History and Archaeology, Sikhism, HISTORY / Asia / South / General