LAHORE @ PARTITION VIOLENCE, CROSS-MIGRATION, AND REGENERATION 1947-1961
By ADNAN TARIQ

This book provides a comprehensive perspective on violence, distinguishing it from prior literature that often leans towards assigning blame to one of the involved parties.- Muhammad Iqbal Chawla -University of the Punjab, LahoreWith a deft utilization of archival sources and a seamless integration of secondary materials, the author crafts a narrative that stands distinct from any previously explored. A particularly intriguing facet of this research lies in the foregrounding of indigenous voices, shedding light on how the people of Lahore navigated the turbulent aftermath of partition.- Tahir Kamran -Beaconhouse National University, LahoreWith a comprehensive exploration of the city's journey through Partition, the tumultuous communal conflicts, and subsequent regeneration, this work stands as a significant scholarly contribution. The author's in-depth analysis illuminates the complex dynamics of violence during Partition, migration, and socio-political change, painting a vivid portrait of Lahore's resilience in the face of adversity.- Hussain Ahmad Khan -Institute of Global and Historical Studies, Government College University, LahoreThere are two main strengths of the research study; first, the use of local sources, like FIRs, revenue records and vernacular literature and, second, a common man's perspective.- Faraz Anjum -University of the Punjab, LahoreThe author's forays into the processes of “cross migration and “patterns of migrant settlement lend further depth to the study. On top of this, the non-partisan approach of the author will make it worth reading for general readers and scholars across South Asia.