Regional perspectives on India's Partition: Shifting the Vantage Points

This book explores the diverse experiences of the 1947 Partition of India, including localities and life stories from Punjab and Bengal, and its impact on communities in regions such as the Chitmahals, Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, Hyderabad, Andaman Islands, and Jammu and Kashmir. It examines the complex effects of the Partition in various contexts and its material and psychological ramifications, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of history, literature, comparative literature, colonial and postcolonial studies, modern Asian studies, South Asia, and memory and trauma.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 238 pages
Publication date: 13 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the intricate and multifaceted experience of the 1947 Partition of India, expanding its scope to encompass localities and life stories from beyond Punjab and Bengal. By building upon existing research on the topic, the chapters present and analyze the profound consequences of displacement and the remarkable resilience of communities across the nation. The book explores various regions, including the Chitmahals, Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, Hyderabad, the Andaman Islands, and Jammu and Kashmir, shedding light on the diverse experiences of people during this tumultuous period.

Contributors to this insightful work demonstrate that the heterogeneity of people's experiences lies not only in the physical spaces they inhabit but also in the intimate realms of the family, home, neighborhood, village, town, and city. Refugee settlements, letters, memoirs, biographies, films, fiction, oral histories, and testimonies serve as poignant channels through which the stories ofPartition are told, offering a rich tapestry of narratives.

The book meticulously examines the complex effects of Partition in regions, localities, and contexts, exploring its material and psychological ramifications. It sheds light on the ways in which individuals, communities, and nations have been shaped by this historical event, and how it continues to resonate today, impacting groups and generations across India.

This book stands as a unique and comprehensive contribution to our understanding of Partition. It appeals to a multidisciplinary audience, including history, literature, comparative literature, colonial and postcolonial studies, modern Asian studies, studies of South Asia, and studies of memory and trauma. By delving into the personal stories, historical context, and societal implications of the Partition, it provides a deeper appreciation of the complexities and enduring impact of this pivotal period in Indian history.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032244174