{"product_id":"9789381398616","title":"Founder of the Khalsa: The Life and Times of Guru Gobind Singh","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book encapsulates the exceptionally eventful and vibrant life of the guru that will provoke thought and debate even in today’s times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuru Gobind Singh – Founder of the Khalsa; saint; warrior par excellence; poignant poet; philosopher; soulful human being – was the illustrious Tenth Guru of the Sikhs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis extensively researched book goes beyond the established events that broadly include the untimely assassination of Guru Teg Bahadur; Guru Gobind Singh’s coronation; the battles of Bhangani and Nadaun; his stay in Paonta and Anandpur; and the historic creation of the Khalsa. The book talks about other events that sought to widely establish the Khalsa including the battle of Nirmohgarh; the siege and evacuation of Anandpur; the battles of Chamkaur, Khidrana and Muktsar; his Zafarnama to Aurangzeb and subsequent meeting with Bahadur Shah Zafar in Agra. Most importantly, it provides some unknown facts about the anointment of the holy book of the Sikhs – the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal guiding light. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuru Gobind Singh’s prowess as a warrior of immense distinction is well-recorded, besides his understanding of military strategy and execution; the book brings to light his love for literature, scriptures and languages, his philosophical, judicious and humane thought, and is a tribute to the great saint and seeks to outline the historical life, times and events of Guru Gobind Singh in intricate details. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hay House, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47180279251184,"sku":"9789381398616","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9789381398616_p0.jpg?v=1763674775","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9789381398616","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}