History and culture of Punjab (HCP) by Dr kranti kumar gupta ( K K Gupta )

 Dr   Kranti Kumar Gupta is a well known author with immense authority on subjects of history and culture of Punjab (HCP) . Over a period of time,  books written by Dr Gupta have come to be regarded as ultimate guide and companion to students pursuing history and culture subjects or academicians and enthusiasts with interest in gaining mastery & deeper understanding.

What makes books written by Dr KK Gupta unique and appealing is the lucid style & easy approach adopted to present the centuries old account of rich & illustrious evolution, traditions & customs of this sacred land of five rivers.

The format & structure of writing is not only easy to comprehend but also engaging making it preferred choice of thousands of readers year after year.

Some of his popular work includes

History & culture of Punjab for BA Sem 1

The book covers Ancient Punjab: Physical features; impact on History Historical Sources: Literary; archaeological Harappan Culture: Extent and town planning, Harappan Culture: Social, Economic and Religious life; causes of disappearance Rig Vedic Age: The rise of Indo Aryans; main features of the life in early Vedic Age.  Later Vedic Age: Political, Social, Economic and Religious life of later Vedic Aryans.

 Caste System: Origin and evolution The Epics: Historical importance of Ramayan and Mahabharat.

Political Condition on eve Alexander’s invasion,  Impact of Alexander’s invasion on social and cultural life.  Position of women: Harappan, early Vedic and later Vedic Age

History and Culture of Punjab for B.A. Sem. 111

The book covers Society and Culture in Punjab during the Turko-Afghan rule, The Punjab under the Great Mughals,  Guru Nanak : His teachings, concept of Langar and Sangat, Salient features of the Bhakti movement,  Main Features of Sufism in Punjab., Development of Sikhism (1539-1581): Contribution of Guru Angad Dev, Guru Amar Das and Guru Ram Das for the development of Sikhism , Transformation of Sikhism : Compilation of Adi-Granth; Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev, Guru Hargobind’s New policy, Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Foundation of the Khalsa, Post Khalsa activities of Guru Gobind Singh

With  decades of rich academic experience coupled with remarkable writing skills makes him one of the most popular author for anyone who is keen to know more or understand rich history and culture of Punjab in a simple yet all encompassing manner .