Akal Takht Sahib

Sri Akal Takhat, the symbol of the temporal authority of the Sikhs, a Sikh shrine established by the 6th Sikh Guru Sri Guru Hargobind epitomizes the history and heritage of the Sikhs. It has been rallying point for the Sikhs during the moments of crisis. Commandment or edict issued from its secretariat is sacrosanct for every Sikh. This volume contains the origin, history and contribution of this unique institution to the Sikh polity and societal life. The account is chronological, detailed and based on documentary evidence. But its fundamentalist diction and certain intemperate pronouncements make it biased and dilute the quality of its narration