Indian Army and the Making of Punjab by Rajit K. Mazumder

Description

“Indian Army and the Making of Punjab” is a book written by Rajit K. Mazumder, a historian specializing in the history of South Asia. The book offers an in-depth exploration of the role of the Indian Army in the making of the Punjab region in India.

The book delves into the history of the Indian Army and its interactions with the Punjab region from the 19th century through the partition of India in 1947 and beyond. It examines how the presence of the British Indian Army in the Punjab had significant and lasting impacts on the region’s culture, society, and politics.

Rajit K. Mazumder’s work provides insights into the military’s influence on the political landscape of the Punjab and the broader Indian subcontinent. The book explores themes such as colonialism, martial races, and the military’s role in shaping the socio-political fabric of the region.