The Great Partition (book)

"The Great Partition" is a detailed historical book by Yasmin Khan that examines the 1947 division of British India into India and Pakistan. It explores how political decisions, colonial policies, and communal tensions led to a massive, often chaotic migration of millions of people along religious lines. The book provides a nuanced account of the political negotiations, social upheaval, violence, and human suffering during this period, aiming to offer a comprehensive understanding of one of the 20th century’s most significant and traumatic events in South Asian history.