Lahore @ Partition

VIOLENCE, CROSS-MIGRATION, AND REGENERATION 1947-1961

This book provides a comprehensive perspective on violence, distinguishing it from prior literature that often leans towards assigning blame to one of the involved parties. - Muhammad Iqbal Chawla  -  University of the Punjab, Lahore With a deft utilization of archival sources and a seamless integration of secondary materials, the author crafts a narrative that stands distinct from any previously explored. A particularly intriguing facet of this research lies in the foregrounding of indigenous voices, shedding light on how the people of Lahore navigated the turbulent aftermath of partition. - Tahir Kamran - Beaconhouse National University, Lahore With a comprehensive exploration of the city’s journey through Partition, the tumultuous communal conflicts, and subsequent regeneration, this work stands as a significant scholarly contribution. The author’s in-depth analysis illuminates the complex dynamics of violence during Partition, migration, and socio-political change, painting a vivid portrait of Lahore’s resilience in the face of adversity. - Hussain Ahmad Khan - Institute of Global and Historical Studies, Government College University, Lahore There are two main strengths of the research study; first, the use of local sources, like FIRs, revenue records, and vernacular literature and, second, a common man’s perspective. - Faraz Anjum - University of Punjab, Lahore The author’s forays into the processes of “cross migration” and “patterns of migrant settlement” lend further depth to the study. On top of this, the non-partisan approach of the author will make it worth reading for general readers and scholars across South Asia.

Pages: 256
Author: Adnan Tariq
Format: Hardback