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    How McLeod Became “one Of The Foremost Scholars” Of Sikh Studies?

    Some Jatts may have adopted the surrounding religions but during the establishment of Kartarpur they were a relatively new arrival into Punjab and had yet to be converted, not to say some weren't converted but the majority weren't. This again is confirmed by the Dabistan-i-Mazahib which states...
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    How McLeod Became “one Of The Foremost Scholars” Of Sikh Studies?

    I do not have the book on hand and cannot recite the portion exactly by memory. But the Dabistan-i-Mazhib states something along the lines of the Jats being masands, i.e. they were prominent enough to control communities of the Gurus by the time of Guru Hargobind. The masands are akin to...
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    How McLeod Became “one Of The Foremost Scholars” Of Sikh Studies?

    Domination population wise. Not military or political. I've already stated the sources, Emperor Babur's "Baburnama" which is a memoir written by himself, the memoir spans much of his life, including his entry into India, during the 1510's - 1520's which is the same time Guru Nanak Dev...
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    How McLeod Became “one Of The Foremost Scholars” Of Sikh Studies?

    The first point is that the Gurus had no standing army or force at least until Guru Arjan, there is no evidence for it. Wrestling is a very far fetched link in my opinion. Point two, is that the Jatts dominated the Punjab from the beginning, even before Guru Nanak established himself at...
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    How McLeod Became “one Of The Foremost Scholars” Of Sikh Studies?

    McLeod produced a lot of his research over 40 years ago, we can say now that his work may be incorrect or wrong, but I stand by my statement that he has benefited Sikhi because he has helped us (by no means the only person to) challenge the traditions we hold onto dearly and triggered us to look...
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    How McLeod Became “one Of The Foremost Scholars” Of Sikh Studies?

    Re: How McLeod became “one of the foremost scholars” of Sikh Studies? [/B]Direct me to where I said his work was honest? It was directed straight at you. Show me where I said his work was honest and thought provoking. You have made claims about what I've said, so I responded accordingly...
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    How McLeod Became “one Of The Foremost Scholars” Of Sikh Studies?

    I have absolutely no problem with the criticism of McLeod's work, but effectively what people are doing is attacking him personally, seeing only the controversial aspects of his work. I wasn't trying to attack anyone, or make this personal, i'll be the first to admit I don't agree with some of...
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    How McLeod Became “one Of The Foremost Scholars” Of Sikh Studies?

    Re: How McLeod became “one of the foremost scholars” of Sikh Studies? H_Singh, Thank you for giving the article your eyes. However, it would have been appreciated in the response if it reflected serious inputs as well because the reply is sounding full of assumptions. Allow me to cite a few...
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    How McLeod Became “one Of The Foremost Scholars” Of Sikh Studies?

    I find it amusing that so many base there entire work and life achievement on discrediting McLeod. Inferring McLeod is intelligence is ridiculous, and ludicrous. Discrediting scholars from one of the top universities in the world would require some serious credentials, not just a bland...
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    Sikhism Sikh Scholars

    There are people missing from that list e.g. Prof. J.S. Grewal.
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    Sikhism Sikh History From Persian Sources - Edited By J.S.Grewal And Irfan Habib

    I was hoping to find out where in the Varaan of Bhai Gurdas this is written. Also what is the basis of the Jatt's entering the Sikh community later?
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    Sikhism And Homosexuality

    Bhai Daya Singh rahitnama is dated to the 1800's not the time of the Guru's putting into question its authenticity. The Namdharis produced the ceremony for themselves, it was later adopted by the entire Sikh panth. My point is that it was a later adoption and not something produced by or...
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    Sikhism And Homosexuality

    The Anand marriage ceremony was not something synonymous with Sikhism until early 1900's. Just like the Hindus, Sikhs used to go around the fire. So the Anand ceremony is not a valid argument, in my opinion, as it was a law created during the time of the British rule and was is not proclaimed...
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    Islam Islam View On Sikhism-please Help

    The Muslims also consider Guru Nanak a prophet, I have come across a Janam Sakhi which states the Guru performed a miracle at Mecca, one which is also stated by the Qu'ran. The Janam Sakhi is in english, and written below: ....The fourth journey took Guru Nanak westwards to Mecca, evidently...
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    Is It A Sin For A Sikh To Marry A Non-Sikh?

    I am bringing this topic back out because I maybe facing this very situation in the near future. I know cultural norms and societies norms say we must stay within Sikhi and not marry outside it, but is this the final word in the Shri Guru Granth Sahib. Though from the limited amount I know...
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