"Pakistan: The Formative Phase, 1857-1947"

"Pakistan: The Formative Phase, 1857-1947" covers the critical period when Pakistan's identity and political foundations matured under British colonial rule. It examines key events like the 1857 rebellion, the rise of Indian nationalism, and the Muslim community's efforts to secure political rights. Leaders like Muhammad Ali Jinnah emerged, advocating for a separate nation for Muslims as tensions with Hindus grew. This era set the stage for Pakistan's independence in 1947, marking a transition from colonial rule to a new nation-state rooted in religious and cultural identity.