In Pursuit of Empire

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Author	: Davinder Toor
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Total Pages	: 0
Release	: 2018
ISBN-10	: 1911271032
ISBN-13	: 9781911271031
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Book Synopsis In Pursuit of Empire by : Davinder Toor

Book excerpt: Two centuries ago, Punjab's Sikh ruling elite lavishly patronised artists and craftsmen to enhance the extraordinary splendour of their flourishing empire. A sumptuous array of objects fit for Sikh kings, queens, warriors and saints were produced by skilled artisans to reflect a vibrant and potent new power on the world's stage. Through the remarka

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