In this compact but informative book, the author presents a concise
history of the followers of one of the world's newest religions,
Sikhism. Beginning with the life and times of the founder, the highly
revered Guru Nanak (1469-1539), the contents move on to describe the
vital contribution made by nine gurus in shaping and developing the Sikh
religion. The significance of the Sikh holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib,
and its centrality to the religion are emphasized. The author discusses
epoch-making developments such as the setting up of Singh Sabha and the
accompanying social reform, the decisive Akali agitation for control of
various Sikh shrines and the impact of the Ghadr rebellion.