Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708): Master of the White Hawk

Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708): Master of the White Hawk by J.S. Grewal is an authoritative exploration of the life and legacy of the tenth Sikh Guru. This comprehensive volume provides an insightful look into Guru Gobind Singh’s unwavering confrontation with the Mughal Empire and the formation of the Khalsa, a political and spiritual community with the aspiration to rule.

Using contemporary and near-contemporary sources in Gurmukhi, Persian, and English, Grewal places the Guru’s life within the larger political context of the Mughal Empire, its feudatory states in the hills, and the Sikh movement. The book examines the ideological foundation of the Khalsa and the social and cultural legacy it left behind, which continues to shape Sikh identity today.

A significant addition to Sikh studies, this book is essential for those interested in understanding the historical, political, and spiritual journey of Guru Gobind Singh and the transformative period he led.

About the Author:

J.S. Grewal is a distinguished historian and former Vice-Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. His contributions to Sikh studies are extensive, including works on Sikh history, ideology, and identity. With a Ph.D. and D.Lit. from the University of London, Grewal’s scholarly works, such as The Sikhs of the Punjab and Guru Nanak in History, have cemented his legacy as a leading authority in this field.