Gurbachan Singh Talib
Gurbachan Singh Talib (1911–1986) was an Indian writer, university teacher and translator.
Also recorded as Sardar Gurbachan Singh
Gurbachan Singh Talib
- Born
- 1911 · Moonak
- Died
- 1986 · Patiala
- Nationality
- India · British Raj · Dominion of India
- Occupation
- writer · university teacher · translator · scholar
- Fields
- Sikh Studies · Punjabi literature · religious studies
- Education
- Khalsa College Amritsar
- Known for
- Muslim League Attack on Sikhs and Hindus in the Punjab 1947
- Honours
- Padma Bhushan · fellowship award
- Languages
- Punjabi · English
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Biography
Born at Moonak in 1911, died in Patiala in 1986.
Gurbachan Singh Talib studied at Khalsa College Amritsar. The recorded working language is Punjabi and English.
The field of work recorded is Sikh Studies, Punjabi literature and religious studies. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are literary criticism and religious.
Works named in the authority record are Muslim League Attack on Sikhs and Hindus in the Punjab 1947.
Distinctions recorded are Padma Bhushan and fellowship award.
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Patiala
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