Launch of the new book by Author and Historian Gurinder Singh Mann
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
53 New Walk
Leicester LE1 7EA
20th July 6pm to 8pm.
THE RISE OF THE SIKH SOLDIER: THE SIKH WARRIOR THROUGH THE AGES, C1700-1900
Leicester Museums & Galleries is proud to host the launch of the fourth book by Leicester author and historian Gurinder Singh Mann.
The book highlights the rich military history of the Sikhs. Readers are taken through a journey of over 200 years through anecdotes and important events. The small community from the Panjab overcame tremendous odds to become a pivotal military force which conquered Northern India eventually leading to a Sikh Empire. In this deeply-researched book, Mann uses rare anecdotes to provide recognition of early descriptions from administrators, writers and illustrators who depicted the history of the Sikhs and the land of the Panjab. The book also gives credence to the underrepresented role of women warriors and how they were pivotal to many campaigns.
There will also be a 3d Display of Sikh Relics by the Sikh Museum Initiative
This a free event, book in advance online.
Signed copies of the book will be available to buy.