num_pages: 196
description: Punjab Punjabis &amp; Punjabiyat brings together Khushwant Singhs best writings on Punjab Punjabis and the Sikhs. Divided into three parts the book deals with various aspects of the regionits geography climate history culture religion politics language and literature. Part I of the book delves into Punjabs history culture language and Sikhism. Part II covers the burning issues that affected the state during Khushwant Singhs lifetime including the pains of Partition the Khalistan movement Operation Blue Star the anti-Sikh riots and more. Part III is a collection of profiles of well-known Punjabispoets politicians activists friends and family.The pieces in the book celebrate the culture determination and spirit of the people of Khushwant Singhs native land a place he identified deeply with. Taken together they give us a peerless portrait of Punjab and its people.
language: None
title: Punjab, Punjabis and Punjabiyat: Reflections on a Land and its People by Khushwant Singh
publisher: Aleph Book Company