When Sparrows Became Hawks
| Author | : Purnima Dhavan |
| Publisher | : OUP USA |
| Total Pages | : 264 |
| Release | : 2011-11-03 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780199756551 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0199756554 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (554 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis When Sparrows Became Hawks by : Purnima Dhavan
Download or read book When Sparrows Became Hawks written by Purnima Dhavan and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2011-11-03 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purnima Dhavan examines the creation of the Khalsa Sikh warrior tradition during the 18th century. By focusing on the experiences of long-overlooked peasant communities, she reveals how a dynamic process of debates, collaboration, and conflict transformed Sikh practices and shaped a new martial culture.
