{"product_id":"sketch-of-the-sikhs","title":"Sketch of the Sikhs","description":"\u003cp\u003eSketch of the Sikhs by John Malcolm is one of the earliest English accounts of the Sikh community, written in the early 19th century during the rise of Sikh power in Punjab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book offers a concise yet informative overview of the origins, beliefs, and development of Sikhism, beginning with the teachings of Guru Nanak and tracing the contributions of successive Gurus, particularly Guru Gobind Singh, who established the Khalsa and shaped the martial identity of the Sikhs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to religion, Malcolm explores the social customs, traditions, and daily life of the Sikh people, highlighting their values of equality, courage, and discipline. The book also touches upon the political evolution of the Sikhs, including the formation of independent misls and the consolidation of power under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough written from a British colonial perspective, the work remains historically significant as an early attempt to document Sikh history, culture, and identity. It serves as a valuable introductory resource for understanding the Sikh community during a transformative period in Indian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaperback:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 108 \u003c\/span\u003epages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhite Falcon Publishing; 1 edition (August 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e John Malcolm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9789376311446\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 x 8.5 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available on:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/dp\/9376311442\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.self-publish.in\/images\/channels\/azin.png\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/product\/p\/itme?pid=9789376311446\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.self-publish.in\/images\/channels\/flipkart.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Falcon Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49089619820714,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/1653\/files\/9789376311446.jpg?v=1787311654","url":"https:\/\/store.whitefalconpublishing.com\/products\/sketch-of-the-sikhs","provider":"WFP Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}