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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.
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.
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Mentioned in 8 episodes
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as a book about the partition of princely India.


William Dalrymple

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282. Partition: The Birth of The Kashmir Conflict (Part 5)
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and is also the author of it, as mentioned in the episode description.

Anita Anand

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

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

Anita Anand


Sam Dalrymple

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278. Partition: India’s Break With Burma (Part 1)
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as an excellent book discussing five partitions that reshaped modern Asia.

Anita Anand

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279. Partition: How Dubai Almost Became Part of India (Part 2)
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as a wonderful new book by 

about five partitions.

Anita Anand


Sam Dalrymple

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280. Partition: The Creation of Pakistan (Part 3)
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as a rather excellent book, the author being the guest of the show.


Anita Anand

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281. Partition: Why Was India Split In Two? (Part 4)
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as an absolutely fabulous book that is getting accolades by the bucketful this year.


Anita Anand

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318. Heist of St Nicolas: Raiding Santa's Tomb (Part 1)
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as the book written by 

, who is the guest in this episode.


Anita Anand


Sam Dalrymple

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319. Heist of St Nicolas: The Medieval Mafia Who Stole Santa (Part 2)
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as the book written by 

about five partitions in the making of modern Asia.

Danny Bird


Sam Dalrymple

Five partitions that shaped South Asia
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as the debut book of Sam Dalrymple about the carve-up of British India and its legacies.


Natasha Mitchell

Shattered lands — Sam Dalrymple on the five partitions of British India








