Ranjit Singh And The Sikh Barrier Between Our Growing Empire And Central Asia (1898) - Lepel Henry Griffin - Bog

Ranjit Singh and the Sikh Barrier Between Our Growing Empire and Central Asia is a historical account written by Lepel Henry Griffin in 1898. The book chronicles the life and reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century. The author explores how Ranjit Singh's leadership and military prowess helped establish a strong Sikh barrier between the British Empire and Central Asia, preventing Russian expansion into the region. The book also delves into the political and social context of the time, highlighting the cultural and religious diversity of the region and the challenges faced by Ranjit Singh in maintaining unity among his subjects. Griffin draws on a range of primary sources to provide a detailed and insightful account of the Sikh Empire and its significance in the broader context of British colonialism and Central Asian politics. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of South Asia and the British Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.