From The Frontcover Of 'A Reconstruction Of Sikh History From Sikh Literature' By Surjit Hans

Literature constitutes unique evidence for the historian. The use of literature for the writing of history is a matter of specialist skill, involving critical insight and training in historical methodology. Historians have so far taken piecemeal interest in literary works, writers and genre. A Reconstruction of Sikh History from Sikh Literature covers roughly a period of three centuries and various forms of literature. Historical anal­ysis of literature has not so far be n attempted on the scale. The book provides a new insight on the Sikhs of the sixteenth century, not to be had from non-literary sources. A Reconstruction of Sikh History for Sikh Literature is going to be a classic of historical methodolgy.

About The Author 'Surjit Hans' Of 'A Reconstruction Of Sikh History From Sikh Literature'

Surjit Hans has degrees in English, Philosophy and History. He is a reputable Panjabi writer, who has won critical acclaim with Mitti di dheri (novel), Pushtan (trilogy), Gallo (poetry), Parmpra ate pragtivad (criticism), Sikh ki karn (politics), and his edition of B-40 Janamsakhi Guru Baba Nanak Paintings (art). As a creative writer the author is eminently equipped to deal with the historical analysis of literature. Surjit Hans, M.A., Ph.D. is presently Professor & Head of the Department of History, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.