Baba Ala Singh Founder of Patiala Kingdom - Rilegato

Dr. Kirpal Singh

9788177701050: Baba Ala Singh Founder of Patiala Kingdom

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 8177701053 ISBN 13: 9788177701050

Casa editrice: Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 2005

Pages: 175 (8 B/W Illus:, 2 Color Illus:, 1 Map)

Preface to the Second Edition

Baba Ala Singh was one of the greatest Sikhs of Eighteenth Century. His pioneering career

from peasant to the founder of a Raaj, is a beacon light and source of inspiration for the

future generations. He rightly understood the mazim of the Tenth Master. Guru Gobind Singh

that 'Deg Teg Jag Main Doy Chaley' i.e. 'Deg' (symbol of the service to the poor) and 'Teg'

(symbol of political power) should go hand in hand. His free kitchen was open for everyone.

As a mark of respect to his memory, his two big 'chulhas' fire-places-are still preserved

where the food was cooked. Baba Ala Singh founded several villages to resettle the poor

peasants. On account of his religious temperament and service to the poor, he had become a

legend during his life time.

Ala Singh was decidedly more than a Sikh Misldar of eighteenth century. His greatest

achievement was that he carved out a kingdom in the territory which was closer to the centre

of mighty Mughal Empire. His fight against Ahmad Shah Abdali was punctuated to his, such

diplomatic manner that enabled him to survive the severest onslaught of the Afghan invader.

He maintained a delicate balance of power with mighty Dal Khalsa in helping in their grim

fight against the Abdalis and their inroads towards Delhi and Gangetic Doab. For his people

he was more than a ruler or benefactor. He was revered for his religious disposition as also

a popular Sikh leader who ushered in an era of peace and tranquility. He put an end to

oppressive rule of Mughal Faujdar and saved them from Bhatti desperados. It is

Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.