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

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The Hasty Exit: India's Decolonization

This chapter examines the rapid decolonization of India in 1947, highlighting the dire consequences of a rushed British exit. It reveals the complex interplay of princely states, their decisions, and the resulting regional conflicts, particularly focusing on Kashmir and Balochistan.

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