Ranjit Singh and the Sikh Barrier Between Our Growing Empire and Central Asia

By Lepel Henry Griffin

Book Overview

""Ranjit Singh and the Sikh Barrier Between Our Growing Empire and Central Asia"" is a historical book written by Lepel Henry Griffin, first published in 1898. The book is a detailed account of the life and reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire in India. The author describes the political and military achievements of Ranjit Singh, who successfully united the Sikh kingdoms and established a powerful empire in the northwestern region of India. The book also highlights the strategic importance of the Sikh Empire as a barrier between the expanding British Empire and Central Asia. Griffin provides a comprehensive analysis of the military tactics and strategies employed by Ranjit Singh and his generals, and their impact on the region's political landscape. The author also delves into the cultural and social aspects of the Sikh Empire, highlighting the contributions of its people to the region's art, literature, and architecture. Overall, ""Ranjit Singh and the Sikh Barrier Between Our Growing Empire and Central Asia"" is an insightful and informative book that provides a unique perspective on the history of the Sikh Empire and its significance in the broader context of South Asian and Central Asian history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143708902X
• ISBN13: 9781437089028
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"