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Sri Guru Angad Dev, the immediate successor of Guru Nanak made remarkable contribution to the evolution of the Sikh faith. In this book Dr. J.S. Neki provides a short account of his life and a most readable translation of his work. The author’s scholarly comments dispel many misconceptions. This book has been brought out to commemorate the 500th birth anniversary of Sri Guru Angad Dev.
The present work, a first serious study on Sikhism by a European, was originally published in 1812. The author, John Malcolm (2.5.1769 -30.5.1833) served in the army of East India Company and later in the diplomatic service. Subsequently, he joined Lord Lake who was advancing towards Punjab in pursuit of Jaswant Rao Holkar. Here, his contact with the Sikhs, made him understand their religion, beliefs and practices. He was the first among the European writers who ...