Me and My Malwa (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781425917739)

Me and My Malwa The book examines the local culture, its customs, its people and its philosophy before arrival of the outside invaders. It also examines the impact of the arrival of the outside invaders, spread of Islam, coming of the Sikh Gurus, the establishment of the Mughal Empire, and the British. It traces the historical thread that makes the Punjabis what they are today. Surprisingly enough the people of Punjab did not hate all outside invaders. Although the Arabs, the Turks, the Iranians, and the Afghanis were all considered outsiders. The people of Punjab felt pride in learning the Persian language, copying some of the Persian literature, customs and so on.

Author: Harry Attri
ISBN-10: 1425917739
ISBN-13: 9781425917739
Publisher: Authorhouse
Language: English
Published: 03/10/2006
Pages: 418
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.69lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d