SUNDRI — THE BIRTH OF A WARRIOR English Graphic Novel | Sikh Comics Series

She was eighteen years old. Abandoned by those she loved. Hunted by a powerful Nawab. She had one choice left — and she made it.

This is not the story of a saint. It is the story of a young woman who became one of the fiercest warriors of her time — not through birthright or training, but through faith, courage, and an unbreakable will to live on her own terms.

Sundri lived in an age of merciless Mughal oppression, when Sikhs were hunted like prey and survival itself was an act of resistance. Gentle and innocent by nature, Sundri's beauty and grace were qualities that should have brought her joy. Instead, they brought her into the crosshairs of Nawab Dalham Khan — a man whose obsession with her became his singular mission.

Deserted by her loved ones at her darkest hour and left to fend for herself, Sundri faced a choice no woman before her had been forced to make. Tormented and torn, she chose neither surrender nor despair. She chose to fight.

Her brother Balwant stood beside her as guide and support. But Sundri knew the truth that only the tested come to understand — that her destiny was hers alone to make or break.

Inspired by Bhai Vir Singh's landmark Punjabi novel and brought to vivid life through powerful illustrations, this is a story of faith, perseverance, and the birth of a warrior spirit in the most unlikely of souls.

What's inside:

• The Setting: Mughal-era India at its most brutal — where Sikhs were hunted and survival demanded extraordinary courage
• The Threat: The relentless pursuit of Nawab Dalham Khan and the impossible position it places Sundri in
• The Choice: The moment that transforms a gentle young woman into a fierce and feared warrior
• The Bond: The powerful relationship between Sundri and her brother Balwant — her guide through the darkest of times
• The Faith: How Sundri's unwavering belief in God becomes her greatest weapon and her truest shield
  
• The Experience: Extensively researched and inspired by a literary classic — enjoyable for readers aged 7 to adult

Perfect for:

• Children aged 7 and up (and the adults reading alongside them)
• Gurdwara Sunday school programs and Sikh Studies classes
• Parents and grandparents wanting to share stories of Sikh courage and women's strength with the next generation
• Fans of Bhai Vir Singh's original novel and Sikh historical fiction

Book details:

32 pages · Paperback · English · Published 2016 · ISBN: 9789382887508 · Publisher: Sikh Comics

Adapted from Bhai Vir Singh's classic Punjabi novel — one of the founding works of modern Punjabi literature.

Bringing the courage, faith, and warrior spirit of Sundri to life like never before. Bring her story into your home or classroom today. Part of the Sikh Comics series — explore the full collection.

Also available in Punjabi.