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Mentioned in 9 episodes

Shattered Lands

Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia

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Sam Dalrymple's 'Shattered Lands' unveils the intricate story of how the Indian Empire fragmented into twelve modern nations over fifty years.

The book examines the redrawing of maps through political maneuvering, wars, and revolutions led by figures in London, Delhi, and beyond.

It delves into the legacies of these partitions, including civil wars, insurgencies, and the Rohingya genocide, revealing forgotten wars and unlikely alliances.

Based on extensive archival research and interviews, the book provides vivid accounts of key political players and individuals caught in mass migrations.

It offers a compelling and thought-provoking perspective on the making of modern Asia, highlighting the lasting impact of these historical events.

Mentioned by

William Dalrymple

Miranda Melcher

Mentioned in 9 episodes

Mentioned by

William Dalrymple

as a book about the partition of princely India.

282. Partition: The Birth of The Kashmir Conflict (Part 5)

Recommended by

Anita Anand

and is also the author of it, as mentioned in the episode description.

283. Partition: East Pakistan Becomes Bangladesh (Part 6)

Mentioned by

Anita Anand

as

Sam Dalrymple

's first book about five partitions and the making of modern Asia.

278. Partition: India’s Break With Burma (Part 1)

Mentioned by

Anita Anand

as an excellent book discussing five partitions that reshaped modern Asia.

279. Partition: How Dubai Almost Became Part of India (Part 2)

Mentioned by

Anita Anand

as a wonderful new book by

Sam Dalrymple

about five partitions.

280. Partition: The Creation of Pakistan (Part 3)

Mentioned by

Anita Anand

as a rather excellent book, the author being the guest of the show.

281. Partition: Why Was India Split In Two? (Part 4)

Mentioned by

Anita Anand

as an absolutely fabulous book that is getting accolades by the bucketful this year.

318. Heist of St Nicolas: Raiding Santa's Tomb (Part 1)

Mentioned by

Anita Anand

as the book written by

Sam Dalrymple

, who is the guest in this episode.

319. Heist of St Nicolas: The Medieval Mafia Who Stole Santa (Part 2)

Mentioned by

Akshay Jaitly

as a recent read he enjoyed about partitions and modern Asia.

Ep 443: The Making of a Law Firm

Recommended by

Miranda Melcher

, discussing the interwoven history of five partitions and their impact on modern Asia.

Sam Dalrymple, "Shattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia" (HarperCollins UK, 2025)

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