| ID | 132968 |
| Title Proper | Debating revolution |
| Other Title Information | early eighteenth century Sikh public philosophy on the formation of the Khalsa |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Syan, Hardip Singh |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper examines the public debate that happened among Delhi's Sikh community following the formation of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh. The detail of this debate was expressed in the early eighteenth century Sikh text, Sri Gur Sobha. The Sri Gur Sobha explains how Delhi's Sikhs became divided into pro-Khalsa and anti-Khalsa factions, and how this conflict resulted in a campaign of persecution against Delhi's Khalsa Sikhs. In this paper I endeavour to analyse exactly why this dispute occurred and how it reflects wider political and socio-economic processes in early modern India and Sikh society. In addition, the paper will explore how the elite Khatri community consequently became an object of hatred in eighteenth century Khalsa Sikh literature. |
| `In' analytical Note | Modern Asian Studies Vol.48, No.4; Jul.2014: p.1096-1133 |
| Journal Source | Modern Asian Studies Vol.48, No.4; Jul.2014: p.1096-1133 |
| Key Words | India ; History - India ; Khalsa ; History - 18th Century ; Sikh Community ; Religious Identity ; Political Process ; Socio-Economic Context ; Religious Philosophy ; Religious Revolution |