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Master Tara Singh in Indian history : colonialism, nationalism and the politics of Sikh identity / J.S. Grewal.
Publisher: New Delhi : Oxford University Press, 2018Edition: First edition.Description: 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white).Content type: text | still image | cartographic image Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780199089840 (ebook) :.Subject(s): Tåaråa Siçngha, Master, 1885-1967 | Politicians -- India -- Punjab -- Biography | Sikhs -- India -- Punjab -- Politics and government -- 20th century | Punjab (India) -- History -- 20th century | Punjab (India) -- History -- Autonomy and independence movements | Nationalism -- India -- Punjab -- History -- 20th centuryAdditional Physical Form: Print version : 9780199467099DDC classification: 954.552035092 Online resources: Oxford scholarship online Summary: This comprehensive study of Master Tara Singh in two parts reveals many new facts, ideas, and perspectives. His politics based on Sikh identity lends unity to his confrontation with the colonial state and the Congress leadership. Partition of the British Punjab and formation of the Punjabi Suba were essentially the results of Master Tara Singh's vision of Sikh interests and determined efforts to protect these. He stood for a large measure of pluralism in free India.| Item type | Current library | Copy number | Status | |
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| ebook | House of Lords Library - Palace Online access | 1 | Available |
This edition previously issued in print: 2017.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This comprehensive study of Master Tara Singh in two parts reveals many new facts, ideas, and perspectives. His politics based on Sikh identity lends unity to his confrontation with the colonial state and the Congress leadership. Partition of the British Punjab and formation of the Punjabi Suba were essentially the results of Master Tara Singh's vision of Sikh interests and determined efforts to protect these. He stood for a large measure of pluralism in free India.
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