Author: S L Malhotra
Publisher: Panjab University
Year: 1983
Language: English
Pages: 215
ISBN/UPC (if available): N/A
Description
This is the fourth and last volume of our project, Gandhi and the Punjab. The present volume covers the last phase of Gandhi’s struggle for the Independence of the country and Hindu-Muslim unity. It studies the events with a view to assessing the role that Punjab played during this crucial period and Indian history in the context of Muslim league’s demand for partition of the country.
This study, therefore, may be helpful in seeking answers to two fundamental questions: (i) Was Pakistan inevitable? (ii) Why did Gandhi fail to prevent partition?
The preceding volumes include From Civil Disobedience to Quit India (1932-1942), Gandhi-an experiment with communal politics (1922-1932) and Gandhi and the Punjab (1919-1922).
Contents
CHAPTER
FOREWORD
PREFACE
Provincial Politics and the Development of the Concept of Pakistan
Punjab Politics and Pakistan Resolution
Alternatives to Pakistan (Punjabis Schemes)
Punjab Congress and Punjab Polities
Punjab Politics after Gandhi-Jinnah Talks
The Cabinet Mission and the Punjab
Mountbatten and the Partition of the Punjab
Epilogue
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX