Guru Gobind Singh

Amar Chitra Katha #32

by Mala Singh

"Sat Sri Akal!" Guru Gobind Singh's stirring war-cry achieved miracles. It converted a gentle, peaceable people into a fighting force that brooked no injustice. His band of Khalsas - the "pure", who wore their hair long and were never without their breeches, their distinguishing bracelet and a handy comb and dagger - challenged the mighty Mughal armies. Guided by the teachings of their brave Guru, they have remained to this day the Singhs (or lions) of their native Punjab.

Genres: Comics, Religion, Childrens, Biography

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story of Guru Gobind Singh is told in this Amar Chitra Katha comic. What struck me most was his insistence on adherence to moral principles even as some around him were waiting for the right opportunity to betray him. ACK comics are a wonderful way to enter into the richness of Indian religion and folklore.

[Ravi Kumar Dandapani]

nice

[Surya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Guru Gobind Singh's sons who were 6 and 8 yrs old was captured by the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb and was forcefully to convert religion. When they stood firm and refused they were ordered to be bricked alive. The legend goes that no matter how hard they tried to brick them alive, the bricks kept falling down. So, eventually the two boys were beheaded and then bricked.

For every little freedom we have, there were thousands who died fighting for us.

[Stephanie Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Wow! This author has an incredible way with words. The writing is elegant and thought-provoking, making this book a must-read."