Title: Patiala and its historical findings
Author surname(s): ns
Author forename(s): ns
Publisher: Punjabi University, Patiala
Pages: 97
ISBN: none
Publn 1987 (original publication date: 1967)
Location: shelf 22.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The book provides a brief account of the development of Patiala and its contributions to learning with a lot devoted to the university, plus a chap on "Punjab through the ages".  There is also a section on places of interest nearby.  No biblio.

Title: British relations with the CIS-Sutlej states
Author surname(s): Farooqi
Author forename(s): Mian Bashir Ahmed
Publisher: Language Dept, Punjab, Patiala
Pages: 54
ISBN: none
Publn 2002 (original publication date: 1942)
Location: shelf 22.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The book describes the interactions between Ranjit Singh, Punjab Hill chiefs and the British.  The book shows the Chiefs sought the assistance of the Brits to prevent Ranjit Singh from possessing lands of the Chiefs and used the Brits to keep the peace between them and Ranjit Singh and among themselves.  It covers the period 1809-1823.  There is a bibliography

Title: shiromani akali dal
Author surname(s): Ralhan
Author forename(s): OP
Publisher: Anmol Publications
Pages: 359
ISBN: 8174884750
Publn 1998 (original publication date: 1998)
Location: shelf 21.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The book forms a comprehensive account of Akalis and SGPC from 1920 onwards."

VariousTitle: historical dictionary of Sikhism
Author surname(s): McLeod
Author forename(s): WH
Publisher: OUP
Pages: 340
ISBN: '0195662083
Publn 2002 (original publication date: 1995)
Location: shelf 21.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The book describes the religion, culture, organisation, and history, of the Sikhs

Title: Sikhism its ideals and institutions
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Teja
Publisher: Khalsa Brothers, Amritsar
Pages: 142
ISBN: none
Publn 1970 (original publication date: 1938)
Location: shelf 20.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: A collection of personal essays on various aspects of Sikh history and Sikhi, including Ardas, Sikh Rites & ceremonies; Sikh organisation; Sikh sects.  All in English.

Title: A zeal for martyrdom Kartar Singh Sarabha
Author surname(s): Singh Muhay
Author forename(s): Gurcharan
Publisher: Lahore bookshop, Ludhiana
Pages: tbc
ISBN: 8176471593
Publn 2005 (original publication date: 2005)
Location: shelf 20.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The book is a bio on freedom fighter and member of the Gadar Party, at the time of the Raj.

Title: Sikh religion and economic development
Author surname(s): Kaur
Author forename(s): Upinder Jit
Publisher: National Book Organisation
Pages: 382
ISBN: 8185135487
Publn 1990 (original publication date: 1990)
Location: shelf 20.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The book seeks to find a relationship between Sikhi's principles, institutions, and operations and economic development, and concludes Sikhi "stimulates forces of progress."  It includes a chap on women and Sikhi.  There is a bibliography

Title: SGPC elections and the Sikh politics
Author surname(s): Singh Dhillon
Author forename(s): Satwinder
Publisher: Singh Brothers
Pages: 264
ISBN: 817205419x
Publn 2009 (original publication date: 2009)
Location: shelf 20.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The book is about "the politicization of the SGPC…It also points towards the maladies that have crept into the SGPC elections".  There is a bibliography.

Title: Sikh ethnonationalism and the political economy of Punjab
Author surname(s): Purewal 
Author forename(s): Shinder
Publisher: OUP
Pages: 215
ISBN: '0195651804
Publn 2000 (original publication date: 2000)
Location: shelf 20.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The book is based on the author's PhD.  It looks at the political and social reasons for the formation of Sikh 'militants' in the 1980s and 1990s.  It also discusses the evolution of capitalist farmers in the Punjab and their influence, and the influence of SGPC and related religious and political parties.  A very confusing account partly because of its jargon and lack of clarity and connectedness of events.  There is a glossary and a bibliography.

Title: Agrarian system of the Sikhs
Author surname(s): Banga
Author forename(s): Indu
Publisher: Manohar publications, New Delhi
Pages: 260
ISBN: none
Publn 1978 (original publication date: 1978)
Location: shelf 20.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The book is "a study of the agrarian system of the Sikhs as it evolved under the Sikh rulers in the socio-economic context of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century India."  In other words, this book is about "the nature and development of many of these [political and social] institutions, especially Rakhi, the Gurmata, the Dal Khalsa and the Misl."  There is a glossary and bibliography.

Title: The politics of Sikhs
Author surname(s): Kaur
Author forename(s): Jitinder
Publisher: National Book Organisation, New Delhi
Pages: 280
ISBN: n
Publn 1986 (original publication date: 1986)
Location: shelf 19.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The book  "is an attempt to understand the political perceptions of Delhi Sikhs through a study of [DSGPC]." The book looks at Delhi SGPC and its approach compared to the approach taken by Sikhs of Punjab and SGPC, Amritsar.  A possible reason for the different approaches is Sikhs in Delhi are a minority amidst hindus.  "their [Delhi Sikhs vs Punjab Sikhs] political situations and the consequent percepions are widely different." There is a bibliograpohy.

Title: A history of the Sikh people 1469-1978
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Gopal
Publisher: World Sikh university press, New Delhi
Pages: 762
ISBN: n
Publn 1979 (original publication date: 1979)
Location: shelf 19.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: n
Overview: "A  thick book covering a long time period."  I cannot believe I wrote this description of this book.   This is the first edition.  The following text is about the second edn.  The second edn (1988) is on shelf 27.1 or 27.2 and is an updated and revised version of first edn (1979).  It was reprinted 2002.  The books has many chaps on the gurus and their lessons and their lives and times.  There is a section on the "socio-political conditions of India as depicted in the Adi Granth".  The chap on Gurdas gives his views on the Sikh way of life.  Subsequent chaps describe Sikh history and struggles and the sovereignty of Punjab and its demise as an empire.  There is a chap on Ranjit Singh.   There are chaps on: Anglo-Sikh wars; reviving Sikhi; the fight for freedom from the Brits and the transfer of power after independence.  The decade 1978-88.  Appendix 1 & 2: Akali Dal demands (1981); Appendix 3: Anandpur Sahib Resolution; Appendix 4: Opn Blue Star; Appendix 5: Sikh popln across India; Appendix 6: Rehat; Appendix 7: hukamnammas; Appendix 8: extracts from Bachittar Natak; Appendix 9: zafarname; Appendix 10: the meaning of 'raj karega Khalsa'; Appendix 11: Miri Piri; Appendix 12: Sikh congregational prayer in English (Ardas); Appendix 13: 1920 debate on Jallianwala Bagh in UK Parliament; Appendix 14: letters bween the author and others.

Title: Was Bhindranwale a Congress creation?
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Baldev
Publisher: Baldev Singh
Pages: 360
ISBN: 9789351968511
Publn 2015 (original publication date: 2015)
Location: shelf 18.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: n
Overview: "This book is result of his [the author's] 40 years ground level impartial study, without mincing words or concealing facts, for or against any leader."  The book is not easily defined - it covers many aspects of the period from 1980s onwards and especially the militancy, politics, SGPC, and events affecting Sikhs, Bhindranwale, the immoral behaviour of Ranjit Singh, the lapses of Sikh youths in Punjab today, the authenticity of DG; academic dishonesty; the failure of Sikhs during the Partitition negotiations; and much more besides.  There is a bibliography.

Title: Some confidential papers of the Akali movement
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Ganda
Publisher: SGPC
Pages: 320
ISBN: none
Publn 1965 (original publication date: 1965)
Location: shelf 17.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: n
Overview: The book sets out some confidential correspondence to or from the Akali movement and its political agitation to overthrow the Brits and other objectives, including winning control of gurdwaras.  It is not possible to get a feel of the aims and achievements of the correspondence or what the movement tried to achieve and its successes and it's failures. Nor is there information on the movement's organisation.  It appears to me to be a collection of correspondence lacking in direction or connection.

Title: A guide to sources Ghadar Movement
Author surname(s): Singh Tatla
Author forename(s): Darshan
Publisher: Guru Nanak Dev university, Amritsar
Pages: -
ISBN: 8177700561
Publn 1993 (original publication date: 1993)
Location: shelf 17.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The book is damaged (no cover or back cover and many pages are missing and what is left is in two pieces).  The contents show over 283 pages, yet what is left ends at page 72.  The book provides details of sources of information about the Ghadar Movement.  "I hope with the publication of this guide to scattered sources of the Ghadar movement across the globe, it will generate fresh research and debate on the movement which became synonymous with the 'heroic tradition' of the Punjab."

Title: Akali politics in Punjab (1964-1985)
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Devinder
Publisher: National Book Organisation, Publishers
Pages: 259
ISBN: 8185135703
Publn 1993 (original publication date: 1993)
Location: shelf 17.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The book "describes the socio-historical background to Akali Politics in the Post-Independence periods.  A thorough analysis of the party's ideology, organisation and political strategy clarifies much of the confusion surrounding the political situation in...Punjab."  Several political events are also mentioned, including Anandpur Sahib Resolution, Operation Blue Star, Punjab Accord, plus: the role of religion in Sikh political life, secular issues, and regional economic and political issues.  There is a bibliography.

Title: The Akali struggle a retrospect
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Mohinder
Publisher: Atlantic publishers, New Delhi
Pages: 272
ISBN: 8171562698
Publn 1988 estd. (original publication date: 1988 estd.)
Location: shelf 17.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: "The present work provides a comprehensive account of the Akali struggle in the past and highlights the essentially peaceful nature of the movement…the book throws new light on many significant issues of the Akali struggle."  There is a bibliography.

Title: Sikhs in the eighteenth century
Author surname(s): Singh Ghandi
Author forename(s): Surjit
Publisher: Singh Brothers
Pages: 741
ISBN: 8172052170
Publn 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 17.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The book is wide-ranging and begins from the revenge of Banda Singh Bahadur, to the efforts by mughals, afghans and marathas to eliminate or oppress the Sikhs; Sikhs' response by forming Sikh organisations and concepts to counter such forces. There is also a section about Sikh Misls; Sikhs and the Marathas; Sikhs' incursions towards Delhi.  There is a section on Sikhi developing into an offshoot of Hinduisim as a consequence of control of gurdwaras, and a section on the emergence of casteism among Sikhs.  The book also highlights failures and successes of Sikhi in the 18th C.  There is a bibliography.

Title: The making of the Sikh empire the role of Banda Bahadur and the Misls
Author surname(s): Singh Mahal
Author forename(s): Bhupinder
Publisher: S Tallim & Co
Pages: 229
ISBN: 9780968673614
Publn 2013 (original publication date: 2013)
Location: shelf 17.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: n
Overview: The book is primarily about the Misls but also has a lot to say about Banda Singh Bahadur and it does not agree with many other accounts of his life and his achievements.  There is a glossary but no bibliography.

Title: Shiromani Akali Dal religio-political study 1947-90
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Ajit
Publisher: Arman publications
Pages: 312
ISBN: none
Publn 2005 (original publication date: 2005)
Location: shelf 17.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The author has been supported by Badal and Tohra so not sure how unbiased and true its contents are.

Title: Vaisakhi 1999
Author surname(s): ns
Author forename(s): ns
Publisher: SGSSS
Pages: 16
ISBN: none
Publn 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 16.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: this pamphlet commemorates 300th anniversary of creation of the Khalsa.  It covers the Khalsa; 5Ks; politics; Rehat; the daily routine of a Sikh; principles of Sikh embedded in GGS; Sikh institutions and takhts.

Title: The Sikhs & their way of life
Author surname(s): Singh Sacha
Author forename(s): Gurinder
Publisher: Gurinder Singh Sacha
Pages: 160 estd.
ISBN: 1871888107
Publn date: 2003 (original publication date: 2003)
Location: shelf 5.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: n
Overview: No Contents page.  Chapters have a contents page and overall, the book covers many aspects of Sikhi, including: rehat, gurus, Sikh raj, Brit raj, 1984, gurdwaras and shrines, langar, Ardas, Sikh concepts, baptism, marriage, death, festivals, naming at birth, scriptures, turban, Sikh anthem, insignia, ethics, women, sects, music, gatka, language, foods, famous Sikhs, Sikh organisations, meaning of sat sri akal, glossary, booklist.

Title: Sikh studies
Author surname(s): Kaur
Author forename(s): Rupinder
Publisher: Hemkunt
Pages: 40
ISBN: 8170102065
Publn date: 1992 (original publication date: 1991)
Location: shelf 4.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is a "primer" for children (though it is useful to all ages) and covers: the gurus, Sikh institutions, symbols, and principles and values of Sikhi.

Title: The Sikh gurus and Sikhism
Author surname(s): Singh Bhatia and Bakshi
Author forename(s): H and SR
Publisher: Deep & Deep publications, New Delhi
Pages: 387
ISBN: '8176291307
Publn date: 2000 (original publication date: 2000)
Location: shelf 3.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is a broad description with chapters on: the gurus; Sikh scriptures; Sikh institutions; origins of SGPC and SAD; rituals and Sikhi; Japji; Rahraas; Sohila; hymns of Nanak.  There is a bibliography.  It is entirely in English.  "This book is a comprehensive account of the Sikh gurus, holy scriptures, several reformers and institutions having a deep bearing on the life of a common man for whom they lived and worked."