| Sumario: | This article focuses on the scholarly examination of Guru Hargobind, the Sixth Sikh Guru, highlighting his legacy of sovereignty, militancy, and empowerment within the Sikh Panth. It discusses the historical context of Guru Hargobind’s leadership during Mughal rule, emphasizing his doctrine of mīrī‐pīrī, which synthesizes spiritual and temporal authority, and the establishment of the Akāl Takhat as a symbol of Sikh sovereignty. The article also addresses the evolution of Sikh identity, protest traditions such as the chauṅkī‐chāṛhnī marches, and the concept of dharam yudh (righteous struggle), situating these within broader debates on historiography, decolonization, and the interplay of spirituality and political resistance. Reviews included engage with the use of diverse sources, the role of material culture, and theoretical approaches to Sikh history, underscoring the book’s contribution to Sikh Studies and its relevance for understanding Sikh militancy and spirituality in both historical and contemporary contexts.
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