--- product_id: 77743566 title: "A HISTORY OF THE SIKHS VOL 2(2ED EDITION) (OIP)" brand: "khushwant singh" price: "KD 6.17" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/77743566-a-history-of-the-sikhs-vol-2-2ed-edition-oip store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # A HISTORY OF THE SIKHS VOL 2(2ED EDITION) (OIP) **Brand:** khushwant singh **Price:** KD 6.17 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A HISTORY OF THE SIKHS VOL 2(2ED EDITION) (OIP) by khushwant singh - **How much does it cost?** KD 6.17 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/77743566-a-history-of-the-sikhs-vol-2-2ed-edition-oip) ## Best For - khushwant singh enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted khushwant singh brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A HISTORY OF THE SIKHS VOL 2(2ED EDITION) (OIP) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #449,848 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #23 in Sikhism (Books) #232 in India History #791 in History of Religions | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 434 Reviews | ## Images ![A HISTORY OF THE SIKHS VOL 2(2ED EDITION) (OIP) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91YUsdc8fVL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read through and through *by V***V on Reviewed in India on 14 December 2020* Khushwant Singh's ''A History of the Sikhs''. It's in two volumes - this is a review of volume 2. Vol 1 was reviewed separately.Vol 2 covers a period from the time of the fall of the Sikh Empire to the mid-eighties (signature on the Rajiv-Longowal accord). It is the larger of the two volumes - it is extensively footnoted and I've not finished reading the Epilogue or the extensive notes towards the end. While it dwells more on issues that would have qualified as current affairs when i was very young or for those growing up in India post independence, it has a better sense of conveying history.Pros -1. Very thorough research and brings out not just the political side, but also economic and social aspects of major events such as development of canal colonies, the khalistan movement, bluestar and the anti-sikh riots of 1984.2. One gets to know in fair depth about Sikh leaders including Master Tara Singh, Sant Jarnail Singh, Swaran Singh, Giani Zail Singh, Tohra, Badal, longowal, etc.3. One gets a good sense of the sikh feeling of betrayal at the hands of the british, and later by Congress and how as a community they relied on a collective dream being the ruling or at least the dominant community in their homeland.Cons1. Both the Partition and the Bluestar events themselves are a complete anti-climax. The author spends a significant time on the build up, and then almost skips over the actual event itself. It is as if he doesn't want to deal with the reality of the savagery that occurred - it is quite a let down.2. Some minor figures in the Punjab politics all get the same size description as the major figures. To someone who is a Sikh and well connected with the Punjab these details may be of interest but to most readers it is not very appealing.3. The cultural achievements of the Sikhs and notable Sikh artists such as Sobha Singh, Amrita Pritam, Amrita Shergil, are given lip service. There is almost no thought given to the uniqueness of the Sikh architecture, music, etc.4. There is a clear pro-gandhi family bias - the author's personal deference to Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi etc comes across.Despite these flaws - this is the better of the two volumes with a blow-by-blow account of many decades as seen from a Sikh perspective. It furthers the reader's understanding of a people and is rightfully a reference text published by the OUP. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A great read on Sikh history *by M***R on Reviewed in India on 15 September 2021* An unbiased source of Sikh history. Well written and researched. Enjoyed reading it. Good collection for history buffs.. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Surely recommend *by L*** on Reviewed in India on 12 September 2023* The media could not be loaded. ## Frequently Bought Together - A History of the Sikhs: Volume 2: 1839-2004 - A History of the Sikhs, Volume 1: 1469-1839 (Oxford India Collection) - Zafarnama --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/77743566-a-history-of-the-sikhs-vol-2-2ed-edition-oip](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/77743566-a-history-of-the-sikhs-vol-2-2ed-edition-oip) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*