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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.

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Mentioned in 6 episodes

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William Dalrymple
as a book about the partition of princely India.
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282. Partition: The Birth of The Kashmir Conflict (Part 5)
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Anita Anand
and is also the author of it, as mentioned in the episode description.
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283. Partition: East Pakistan Becomes Bangladesh (Part 6)
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Anita Anand
as a rather excellent book, the author being the guest of the show.
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281. Partition: Why Was India Split In Two? (Part 4)
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Anita Anand
as an excellent book discussing five partitions that reshaped modern Asia.
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279. Partition: How Dubai Almost Became Part of India (Part 2)
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Anita Anand
as a wonderful new book by
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Sam Dalrymple
about five partitions.
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280. Partition: The Creation of Pakistan (Part 3)
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Anita Anand
as
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Sam Dalrymple
's first book about five partitions and the making of modern Asia.
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278. Partition: India’s Break With Burma (Part 1)
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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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Sam Dalrymple
that notes British India once spanned from the Arabian Peninsula to Thailand.
Sam Dalrymple, "Shattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia" (William Collins, 2025)
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Nicholas Gordon
as being about five partitions in the making of modern Asia.
Sam Dalrymple, "Shattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia" (William Collins, 2025)

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