Discover the forgotten and overlooked stories of Sikh women who shaped faith, family, community and history. The Light They Carried is an accessible and inspiring book about Sikh women through history, from the time of Guru Nanak to the modern day. For more than five centuries, Sikh women have carried faith, courage, wisdom, sacrifice, seva and resilience through every age of Sikh history. Some are remembered by name. Others lived quietly, raising families, building communities and preserving Sikh values across generations. This book explores the lives and legacy of women including Bebe Nanaki, Mata Khivi, Bibi Bhani, Mata Gujri, Mata Sahib Kaur, Mata Sundari, Mai Bhago, Maharani Jind Kaur, Princess Sophia Duleep Singh and Bibi Prakash Kaur, alongside the ordinary Sikh women whose strength often went unnoticed but whose impact was profound. Written in plain English, this book is ideal for readers who want to learn more about Sikh history, Sikhism, Sikh heritage, Punjabi history, women in Sikhism, Indian history, South Asian women, faith, migration, family, identity and community. Part history, part reflection and part act of gratitude, The Light They Carried shows how Sikh women helped sustain the Sikh story through service, sacrifice, leadership, motherhood, courage and quiet strength. This is a book for Sikh readers, families, students, educators and anyone interested in Sikhism, women’s history, South Asian history, faith communities, migration stories and the role of women in shaping religious and cultural identity. A clear, readable and moving introduction to the women who carried the light of Sikh history forward.