Towards Freedom
Documents on the movement for Independence in India 1947, Part 1
Series: Towards Freedom Series;
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Product details:
- Publisher OUP India
- Date of Publication 31 October 2013
- ISBN 9780198083979
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages1288 pages
- Size 289x220x96 mm
- Weight 3484 g
- Language English 0
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Short description:
Part of the Towards Freedom series, this collection brings together archival documents from the period 1 January 1947 to 2 June 1947. Together they discuss areas like Constituent Assembly, interim government, the civil disobedience movements organized by Muslim League, communalism, partition besides refugees and minority groups.
MoreLong description:
Part of the Towards Freedom series, this volume brings together primary sources and archival documents for the period 1 January 1947 to 2 June 1947. Part I consists of two sections. These two sections together discuss Constituent Assembly, interim government, various political alternatives and developments, the civil disobedience movements organized by Muslim League in various parts of the country. It also examines communalism in provinces, the demand for partition in Punjab and Bengal as well as the role of the last viceroy, volunteer organizations and the problem of refugees and minority groups. The introduction by Sucheta Mahajan situates the movements in the historical context and underlines their importance in the politics of the year 1947.
This book will interest scholars, teachers, and students of modern Indian history, particularly those interested in the Indian national movement.
Table of Contents:
Calendar of Documents
General Editor's Preface
Volume Editor's Introduction
SECTION I. 1 JANUARY 1947 TO 22 MARCH 1947:
Constituent Assembly
Political Developments in Early 1947
Functioning of the Interim Government
The Last Viceroy
Statement of 20 February 1947 and its Aftermath
Communalism: General
Civil Disobedience Movements by the Muslim League
Communalism: Provinces
Demand for Partition
Volunteer Organizations
Minorities
Refugees
SECTION II. 23 MARCH 1947 TO 2 JUNE 1947:
Constituent Assembly
Interim Government
Exploring Political Alternatives
Making of the 3 June Plan
Contending with Communalism
Communalism: Provinces
Muslim League Civil Disobedience Movement in Assam and NWFP
Division of Punjab
Bengal: United or Divided
Exercising Options: Referendum in North-West Frontier Province and Sylhet
Minority Groups and Displaced Populations
Volunteer Organizations
Index
