Guru Gobind Singh (1666 - 1708): Master of the White Hawk by J. S. Grewal

Amazing book

Guru Gobind Singh (1666 - 1708): Master of the White Hawk by J. S. Grewal

An absolute must read for anyone interested in the life of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji

J.S Grewal does an exceptional job at keeping the reader hooked throughout the book as he details the life of the 10th Nanak and the formalization of the Tisar Panth. Not only does the author provide the reader with different variations of the same events sourced from several Sikh and non-Sikh contemporary and near-contemporary sources, he also provides a full list of sources used at the end of each chapter. The author also does not shy away from pointing out where fellow historians are misguided or where they have misinterpreted certain sources while providing ample sources to back his claims. The bibliography is a great tool to have as it contains contemporary and near-contemporary sources organized by their language, while secondary sources are organized based on their format (i.e books, dissertations, etc). The glossary is another great resource as it provides thorough translations for Sikh and Mughal terms used throughout the book. This book is priceless as it not only provides a detailed account of the life of the 10th Guru and the significance of the Khalsa, but also gives the reader a near endless list of other books and articles that one can read to further their understanding and knowledge of both the 10th Guru and the beginning of a new era in Northern India. This book is a must read for anyone who is interested in learning more about Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the impact that their life had on not just Sikhs, but the entire political landscape of Mughal India.