WHEN THE SIKHS CONQUERED DELHI: HOW THE SIKHS DEFEATED THE MUGHALS

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Non-Fiction

WHEN THE SIKHS CONQUERED DELHI: HOW THE SIKHS DEFEATED THE MUGHALS

By: Arvinder S. Brara

294.00

  • ISBN: 978-93-7646-555-2
  • Pages: 206 pages
  • Published: 05 May, 2026
  • Format: Paperback
  • Imprint: Rupa
  • Language: English

This book presents a clear, grounded history of Sikhism, tracing its journey from the teachings of Guru Nanak in fifteenth-century Punjab to the challenges of the modern world. It explores how 

Sikh principles of equality, honest labour, shared responsibility, and resistance to injustice shaped community life, institutions, and responses to power.  

Moving beyond a simple chronology of events, the book examines periods of persecution and resilience, the rise of Sikh political authority, colonial rule, Partition, and the global Sikh presence 

today. Drawing on scripture, scholarship, and historical context, it portrays Sikhism as a living tradition shaped by ethical choice rather than fixed dogma. Written in an accessible, measured voice, it offers readers a thoughtful understanding of Sikh history rooted in moral clarity and human dignity. 


Arvinder Singh Brara is an international consultant with over four decades of experience working with renowned organizations across the USA, UK, Middle East, Thailand, Australia, Japan, Africa, Maldives, Sri Lanka and India. 

He is the founder of Mantec Consultants Pvt. Ltd. and Mantec Healthcare Services Pvt. Ltd., and has served as Chairman and Managing Director since 1979, guiding their sustained growth and establishing a global presence. 

An active Rotarian and social worker, he is committed to the Sikh principle of ‘sewa’, or selfless service to humanity. He is also a member of the Har Ustat Society, a body of Sikhs dedicated to spreading the message of Gurbani and counselling young people to serve society with integrity and purpose. 

His first book, Practical Guide to Managing People, was written during his time at the University of Hawaii and the East West Center, USA, and was published in 1975 by Prentice Hall, New York. His second book, The Art of Getting People to Say Yes, published by Wisdom Village in 2009, shares his insights on effective influence and communication. His third book, Secrets of Healthy Longevity: How to Nourish and Maintain 34 Organs, was published in 2012 by Mantec Healthcare Services and focuses on improving quality of life through better health and longevity. His fourth book, Effective Persuasion Skills (EPS): Reducing Conflict and Enhancing Cooperation, was published in 2018 by Lambert Academic Publishing, an imprint of OmniScriptum Publishing, Europe. His fifth book, Building Immunity: 8 Steps Against Covid and All Viruses, was published by Amazon.com, USA, in 2021. Further details about these works are available on the author’s website, www.asbrara.com


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