The Lubanas in the Punjab – Social, Economic and Political Change (1847-1947)

Description This book is an in-depth study of the socio-economic and political changes experienced by the Lubanas of the Punjab during British rule. This is an excellent work supported mainly by the primary sources. This is the first occasion when a formal work of historical scholarship has been created in this field on the region of Punjab. The transformation of the community has been very satisfactorily brought out in this book. A rare book published in 1998 which covers experiences of the Lubanas. The Lubanas are one of five sub-divisions of the Banjaras. They played an important role in the history of the Punjab in general and that of the Sikhs in particular. Many Lubanas like Shah Mansukh, Saundhe Shah, Baba Dalipa, Baba Makhan Shah, Lakhi Shah, Nadhu shah and Sant Prem Singh rendered valuable services to Sikhism. They always showed a keen sense of devotion and dedication to Sikhism and actively participated in the battles fought by Guru Gobind Singh, Banda Bahadur and Maharaja Ranjit Singh.