Secret and Private Papers of the Akali Movement by Mohinder Singh

Secret and Private Papers of the Akali Movement, 1920 to 1925 brings together rare archival material from one of the most important protest movements in modern Punjabi and Sikh history. Covering the years 1920 to 1925, this volume explores the struggle to free Sikh gurdwaras from corrupt mahants who had long been backed by imperial power.

Drawing on correspondence between British officials and Akali leaders that remained classified for decades, Mohinder Singh opens a window into the inner workings of the Akali Movement and the wider Gurdwara Reform Movement. What emerges is the story of a mass mobilisation involving religious leaders, farmers and soldiers across undivided Punjab, a movement that faced repression, arrests and violence, yet succeeded in reshaping Sikh religious and political life.

With a clear introduction and a remarkable set of documents, this book is essential for anyone interested in Sikh history, Punjab, anti colonial protest, and the roots of modern Sikh politics. It is a valuable resource for readers who want to go beyond the familiar story and engage directly with the voices, tensions and power struggles of the time.

• Sikh History

ENG- English

• Hardcover