GURU NANAK, SIKHISM AND THE CLAMOUR FOR KHALISTAN
This article focuses on the life of Guru Nanak (1469–1539), the founder of the Sikh religion. An overview is also provided of the primary doctrines and beliefs of Sikhism, which sought to blend elements of Hinduism and Islam, resulting in the emergence of a new world faith in India in the 16th centu...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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ASRSA
1991
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Journal for the study of religion
Year: 1991, Volume: 4, Issue: 2, Pages: 45-63 |
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Summary: | This article focuses on the life of Guru Nanak (1469–1539), the founder of the Sikh religion. An overview is also provided of the primary doctrines and beliefs of Sikhism, which sought to blend elements of Hinduism and Islam, resulting in the emergence of a new world faith in India in the 16th century. Finally, the article focuses attention on the current political crisis being experienced in the north Indian state of Panjab where the Sikhs are agitating for an independent homeland, Khalistan, the land of the pure. |
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ISSN: | 2413-3027 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal for the study of religion
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