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The Great Partition: The Making of India and Pakistan - A Catastrophe You Never Knew
The Great Partition: The Making of India and Pakistan
In 1947, the partition of India and Pakistan was not a peaceful transfer of power, but a chaotic disaster that killed up to 1 million people and displaced 12 million. Yasmin Khan's book "The Great Partition: The Making of India and Pakistan" reveals the shocking truth behind this historical event. Discover how elite political games, vague concepts like 'Pakistan,' and collapsing colonial administration led to one of the 20th century's worst humanitarian crises. This video breaks down the key themes: the power vacuum, the role of violence, and the lasting legacy of division. Watch to understand the real story behind the headlines.
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