CONTENTS

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Part I
GURU NANAK (1469-1539)

Chapter 1
Birth and Childhood

Chapter 2
Search for an Occupation

Chapter 3
Travels

Chapter 4
Teachings

Chapter 5
The Janamsakhis

Part II
GURU ANGAD DEV TO GURU TEGH BAHADUR
(1504–1675)

Chapter 6
Guru Angad Dev (1504–1552)

Chapter 7
Guru Amar Das (1479–1574)

Chapter 8
Guru Ram Das (1534–1581)

Chapter 9
Guru Arjan Dev (1563–1606)

Chapter 10
Guru Hargobind (1595–1644)

Chapter 11
Guru Har Rai (1630–1661)

Chapter 12
Guru Har Krishan (1656–1664)

Chapter 13
Guru Tegh Bahadur (1621–1675)

Part III
GURU GOBIND SINGH (1666–1708)

Chapter 14
The Early Years

Chapter 15
Paonta Sahib: A Centre for Literary and Cultural
Activities

Chapter 16
The Battles of Bhangani and Nadaun

Chapter 17
The Birth of the Khalsa

Chapter 18
Sparrows Meet Hawks

Chapter 19
Vichora – The Separation

Chapter 20
The Final Years

Chapter 21
Conclusion

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