UKPHA VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB

Historical Study of The Panj Piare

Professor Fenech talks about his forthcoming book which is about a group within Sikh tradition known as the Panj Piare, the first five Sikh disciples who form the nucleus of the Sikh martial community known as the Khalsa.

Prof Lou Fenech

Professor Fenech's special expertise lies in the field of Punjabi and Sikh Studies. His publications include three books, the most recent of which is The Sikh Zafarnama of Guru Gobind Singh: A Discursive Blade in the Heart of the Mughal Empire (2013). He is also co-editor of The Oxford Handbook of Sikh Studies(2014). Professor Fenech notes that fringe benefits of being a 'Sikhologist' include the opportunity to sample the many delicacies for which the Punjab is noted. A particular favourite of his is a small bitter gourd known as karela. Professor Fenech teaches the Liberal Arts Core class on India, and upper level classes on the History of Modern and Pre-Modern South Asia.
Explore other books by Prof Lou Fenech here >>
You May also be interested in:

Davinder Toor

Having carefully curated the world's most important private collection of Sikh art, arms and armour Davinder Toor joins us to talk about his book 'In Pursuit of Empire' which takes the reader on a journey through his collection and the story of the Sikhs

Sathnam Sanghera

Award-winning journalist, author and presenter Sathnam Sanghera speaks with reporter-filmmaker Amandeep Kaur Bhangu about his latest book, Empireland.

Gurmeet Rai and Raghu Rai

A virtual book launch event of the exciting new book ' Amritsar - A City in Remembrance' - a love letter to Punjab's spiritual and cultural capital, a city that captivates and confounds.

Prof Kim Wagner

Prof Wagner speaks about his meticulously researched history of the 1919 massacre at Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar.

See All Events
HomeBookclubAbout UsPrivacy