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Pakistan Or the Partition of India Unknown Binding – January 1, 2017

by Dr B R Ambedkar (Author)
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ABOUT THE BOOK: This book is the first reprint edition of great reformist, farsighted and the father of Indian Constitution Dr. B R Ambedkar. He had treasure of knowledge which he used to frame the Constitution of the largest democracy of the world, India. One of his book “Pakistan or the Partition of India”, which was originally published in the year 1945 is again in front of the readers in the same format and style in which it was published originally. This book deals with the Following Chapters: Muslim Case for Pakistan, Hindu case Against Pakistan, What if not Pakistan? Pakistan and the Malaise, Must there be Pakistan?, The Problems of Pakistan, Who can Decide? This book is a unique source of information for the Institutions, Libraries, Universities, scholars and Researchers of Political Science, Modern History, Social Work. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Bhimrao Ambedkar was born to Bhimabai Sakpal and Ramji on 14 April 1891 in Madhya Pradesh. He was the architects of the Indian Constitution. He was a wellknown politician and an eminent jurist. Ambedkar’s efforts to eradicate the social evils like untouchablity and caste restrictions were remarkable. The leader, throughout his life, fought for the rights of the dalits and other socially backward classes. Ambedkar was appointed as the nation’s first Law Minister in the Cabinet of Jawaharlal Nehru. He was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor in 1990. Since 195455 Ambedkar was suffering from serious health problems including diabetes and weak eyesight. On 6 December, 1956 he died at his home in Delhi. CONTENTS: Preface to the Second Edition ixxi Prologue xiiixiv Introduction xvxxvi Part I–Muslim case for Pakistan Chapter IWhat does the League Demand? 310 Chapter IIA Nation Calling for a Home 1121 C
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    9386397447
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kalpaz Publications (January 1, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Unknown Binding ‏ : ‎ 505 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9386397447
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9386397447
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.23 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.99 x 10 x 1.85 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,003 ratings

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Sunny
5.0 out of 5 stars Great insights....
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2021
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Must read to know about the philosophy of Indian National Congress. Really an eye opener on what led to creation of Pakistan and why it was a necessity for India's overall security.
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Geetha Desai
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding book on partition of India.
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2020
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I was looking to understand reasons behind partition, I found a treasure of knowledge in this book. Arguments for, against and rational middle ground are explained so clearly. Hard hitting book that works against preconceived notions of Indians around partition time. Must read for every Indian and Pakistani national.
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rah
5.0 out of 5 stars Accurate depiction of india's separation
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2021
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I will highly recommend this book those who are history lover and wanted to understand India's partition story with facts.
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Aditya
5.0 out of 5 stars Work of a genius!
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2019
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Amazing and unbiased introduction to history of two nations. A great book, by genius Baba Saheb!
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Rajesh
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2015
Great insightful book,
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Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2020
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1.0 out of 5 stars Poir it formatted
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2020
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Huge disappointment. The tables are not formatted correctly making it very difficult to fillow
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Vineet
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant assessment of both sides
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2022
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Why many of us were unaware of such gems is beyond me. The brilliant take on all sides by Dr Ambedkar and clarity and awareness of the "real" issue behind partition and what 2-nation really meant is brought out with references. Must read for people to understand and be aware of why that was not a one-off event and is likely being engineered even today.
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Ravi Gupta
4.0 out of 5 stars The Triumph of Cold Facts and Reason!
Reviewed in Canada on September 3, 2021
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Ambedkar provides a well-balanced discussion of why the creation of Pakistan was justified. His opinions were always based on cold facts and reason instead of on speculation and emotion. No wonder he was asked to lead the momentous task of drafting India's Constitution!
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Nomad
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read book for every Indian. This book is an eye opener.
Reviewed in Germany on September 24, 2020
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Ambedkar doesn't mince words when he does a detailed analysis of pros and cons of partitioning India. In doing so, Ambedkar analyses the then Muslim and Hindu society and goes to the origin of the problem.
He makes many statements in this book that would make a hardcore Hindu nationalist blush.
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Nathik
5.0 out of 5 stars Prescient and adroit analysis
Reviewed in India on September 7, 2020
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If you stroll around any Indian city, you will find that political posters are a common sight. You don’t have to look hard to notice that almost all political parties claim Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as their own. The latest political party to claim him as their political mascot is the incumbent BJP. Dr. B.R Ambedkar, a polymath, is fondly remembered as the Chief Architect of the Indian constitution and a social reformer. A poll conducted on 2012 on ‘The Greatest Indian’ concluded Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the winner followed by the late president Dr. Abdul Kalam. Yet, he didn’t enjoy such popularity during his own lifetime. In fact, he lost the general election to former assistant in 1952. If his posthumous popularity is a strange phenomenon, the political battle over his legacy is even stranger. Considering the fact that Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, like his compatriot Nehru, has left a lot of writing.
So, what does ‘The Greatest Indian’ has to say about ‘The question of Pakistan’- the most contentious topic in subcontinent. He clearly states in the prologue that the aim of writing this book (written in 1945) is to expound the scheme of Pakistan and not to advocate it. Using his economist and law background, he makes both for and against the case for Pakistan. The book was broadly divided in to five parts; Muslim case for Pakistan, Hindu case against Pakistan, what if not Pakistan, Pakistan & its malaise and Must there be a Pakistan. In the final section, he presents his own views in unequivocal terms.
In ‘Muslim case for Pakistan’, he makes the argument from the Muslim League perspective. He basically argues if Gandhi’s idea of states based on language and the league’s idea of states based on religion are the same, and expounds the various failed attempts to share power and representation between Congress and the league.
In ‘Hindu case against Pakistan’, he makes three clear arguments – Breaking up of unity, Weakening of Indian defense and Pakistan fails to solve the communal problem. In Breaking up of unity, he expounds the historical baggage between the two communities. (Recently, many mischievous provocateurs are circulating selective quotes or misquotes from this chapter). In weakening of defense, he explains the historical recruiting pattern of the British army and disproportionate amount of the armed forces were recruited from the Punjab region (Both Punjabi Muslims and Sikhs) and provides his remedies. He rightly argues Pakistan doesn’t solve the communal problem and the problem of majority vs minority will remain in India.
In ‘what if not Pakistan’, he shares the possible alternatives to the Pakistan and draws comparison from abroad (Turkey-Greece and Czechoslovakia).
In Pakistan & its malaise, he calls out all the social and cultural problems which overwhelms the areas - which is to become Pakistan. Condition of women, caste system and communal aggression to name a few.
He very prescient in the section ‘Must there be a Pakistan’. Even if the idea of Pakistan is half-baked, He says the creation of new nation state has to be conceded because it is a matter of sentiment and unity of the nation cannot be maintained by force. He foretells that the allocation of financial assets, delimitation of areas and transfer of population will be the problem of Pakistan. He is critical of C.R Formula proposed by C. Rajagopalachari since the six points cannot be executed concurrently. He also provides his possible solution for the problems (based on the lessons from Partition of Ireland and Turkish-Greek population exchange). Alas, if only people heeded to his advice the great tragedy could have been avoided.
After reading this book, one cannot fail to appreciate his adroit analysis, foresight and courage in writing this work. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is a maverick and radical figure who cannot be claimed by any single party.
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Punit M
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read. Relevant for today's times
Reviewed in India on July 6, 2019
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We know so little about our leaders or our genuine history. Such books are an eye opener. Let me put it this way, this book would be banned if published today.
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chandram1006
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in India on August 17, 2019
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Dr. Ambedkar’s clear thinking and articulation a joy to read and imbibe. Absolutely recommend this for anybody who wants to understand a rational man’s thoughts. Value for money book.
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