post-mughal 19th-century Punjab Rishi Singh creator text New Delhi SAGE Publications 2015 monographic 232p. 22cm(Hb) "This book examines the state formation process in Panjab and the qualitative change in the hegemony of elites from Muslims to non-Muslims in the first half of the nineteenth century. It argues that after the emergence of the Sikh faith in the fifteenth century, there appeared on the social fabric of elites two distinct categories, the Muslim and the non-Muslim"--Provided by publisher. Emergence of Sikh space and contesting religious identities -- Emergence of Sikh hegemony and its legitimacy over Muslim elites in 18th-century Punjab -- The process of change : from Muslim elites to non-Muslim elites in 19th-century Punjab -- State formation : the issue of legitimacy among Muslim subjects -- Appendices -- Glossary. by Rishi Singh Includes bibliographical references and index Punjab (India) Politics and government 19th century Hegemony India Punjab History 19th century Elite (Social sciences) India Punjab History 19th century Power (Social sciences) India Punjab History 19th century Social change India Punjab History 19th century Sikhs India Punjab History 19th century Muslims India Punjab History 19th century Group identity India Punjab History 19th century Religion and politics India Punjab History 19th century Punjab (India) Religion 19th century 954.55031 9789351500759 ENG-113113 DBAD/PUB 20150715113119.0