Master Tara Singh in Indian history : colonialism, nationalism and the politics of Sikh identity /
This comprehensive study of Master Tara Singh in two parts reveals many new facts, ideas, and perspectives. His politics based on Sikh identity lends unity to his confrontation with the colonial state and the Congress leadership. Partition of the British Punjab and formation of the Punjabi Suba were...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New Delhi :
Oxford University Press,
2018.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | This comprehensive study of Master Tara Singh in two parts reveals many new facts, ideas, and perspectives. His politics based on Sikh identity lends unity to his confrontation with the colonial state and the Congress leadership. Partition of the British Punjab and formation of the Punjabi Suba were essentially the results of Master Tara Singh's vision of Sikh interests and determined efforts to protect these. He stood for a large measure of pluralism in free India. |
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| Item Description: | This edition previously issued in print: 2017. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white) |
| Audience: | Specialized. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780199089840 0199089841 |