Researches Concerning the Laws, Theology, Learning, Commerce, Etc. of Ancient and Modern IndiaT. Cadell and W. Davies, Strand, 1817 |
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Page 285
... Guru Govind Singh , though yet a youth , resolved to avenge the death of his father , and , if possible , deliver his countrymen from their present humili- ating and oppressed state . Their history from this period assumes a new aspect ...
... Guru Govind Singh , though yet a youth , resolved to avenge the death of his father , and , if possible , deliver his countrymen from their present humili- ating and oppressed state . Their history from this period assumes a new aspect ...
Page 288
... Guru as a leader . We shall not follow Govind through the subsequent part of his life . After great efforts to de- fend himself against the powerful forces sent to subdue him , by the Emperor Au- rengzebe , he was ultimately obliged to ...
... Guru as a leader . We shall not follow Govind through the subsequent part of his life . After great efforts to de- fend himself against the powerful forces sent to subdue him , by the Emperor Au- rengzebe , he was ultimately obliged to ...
Page 292
... Guru Govind , to say on meeting each other , Success to piety , success to the sect . " The class of Aca- lis , or immortals , which had been established by Govind , opposed Banda's innovations with inflexible perseverance ; for ...
... Guru Govind , to say on meeting each other , Success to piety , success to the sect . " The class of Aca- lis , or immortals , which had been established by Govind , opposed Banda's innovations with inflexible perseverance ; for ...
Page 313
... the palm tree , and where persons constantly attend to furnish Congi , or rice - water , ready prepared , to assuage the thirst of those who may chuse to take it . Guru Govind , are soldiers , and distin- guished by OF THE SIKHS . 313.
... the palm tree , and where persons constantly attend to furnish Congi , or rice - water , ready prepared , to assuage the thirst of those who may chuse to take it . Guru Govind , are soldiers , and distin- guished by OF THE SIKHS . 313.
Page 314
Quintin Craufurd. Guru Govind , are soldiers , and distin- guished by the name of Singh , lion ; the others are now called merely Sikhs , with- out Singh being added . The Sikhs may shave their beards and cut off their hair ; but those ...
Quintin Craufurd. Guru Govind , are soldiers , and distin- guished by the name of Singh , lion ; the others are now called merely Sikhs , with- out Singh being added . The Sikhs may shave their beards and cut off their hair ; but those ...
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