Guru Arjan's- Contribution, Martyrdom and Legacy

About the Book Sikhism made multi-dimensional progress during the period of Guru Arjan Dev (1563-1606), the fifth Master. The doctrine got preserved in the scripture which was subsequently designated as the Guru Eternal by the tenth Guru. The number of Sikhs increased and hordes of people were attracted towards Sikhism. This fact attracted the attention of the state and the Hindu and Muslim orthodoxy. Guru Arjan gave the Sikhs the central shrine as well as an organization to manage the affairs of the community, and above, all his martyrdom carved out a place for the Sikhs in the mainstream of history. All this enabled the Sikhs to withstand the challenge of a firmly rooted imperial power.

The quad-centenary of the martyrdom of Guru Arjan provided an occasion to the Sikh community to renew their gratitude and dedication to this great Guru. Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee organized an International Seminar on the occasion. This volume is an attempt to preserve the scholarly papers presented in that seminar by a galaxy of scholars.

About the Author Prithipal Singh Kapur, a well known historian and educationist, has been the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar and Director, Punjab State University Text Book Board. He also served as Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopaedia of Sikhism at Punjabi University, Patiala. He wrote/edited more than a dozen books on Sikh history including Jassa Singh Ramgarhia (Pbi.), Punjab da Virsa (Pbi.), Master Tara Singh Itihasak Pakh Ton (Pbi.), The Divine Master Life & Teachings of Guru Nanak (edited).

Mohinder Singh, is currently the Director, National Institute of Panjabi Studies, Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. Earlier he taught history at Punjabi University, Patiala and University of Delhi. He became Director of Guru Nanak Foundation in 1982. Committed to the promotion of Panjabi literature and culture, Dr. Mohinder Singh has authored The Akali Movement, The Golden. Temple and Anandpur: The City of Bliss.

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