About the Book : This book examines the historical contributions of the Punjabee community of North West India towards the prosperity and security of India. Tracing their history, it deals with the various aspects of their life their geographical domain, their language, their cultures, both Harappan and Vedic, and their political participation. Also, it takes a close look at the socio-cultural and political status of Punjabees during the Muslim rule in India, with special focus on their sufferings and sacrifice, the teachings of Guru Nanak and the emergence of Sikhism, community life of the Sikhs, their role in India struggle for independence, the separatist movement led by Bhindranwala, and the secular ideology of the Punjabees. About Author : J.N. Nanda besides being an Eminent Scientist with two earned doctorates in Physics and Applied Physics respectively has also been active in the social and cultural sphere. He was the first scientist in India to begin research work in oceanography and underwater sound. He prefers the advance of co-existence rather than aiming at unity in diversity. Understanding the complexity of human mind, he advocates a new Mahayana of co-existence and earnest efforts to square beliefs with advances in science and technology. He has numerous papers and books to his name. He has travelled extensively and led some government delegations abroad.