Synopsis:
An unprecedented academic undertaking toward the Indian sub-continent’s history, this landmark publication presents a timeline of the Government of British India’s materials as well as historically important events and news, relevant to Mashraqi and his Khaksar Tehreek (Khaksar Movement). It contains descriptive information on the secret and private correspondence of the Secretary of State for India, Viceroy of India, Provincial Governors, and other high officials. It also includes descriptions of classified and confidential documents and intelligence and Provincial Governors’ fortnightly reports.

This work is among the most comprehensive chronologies ever created on the subject and caters to researchers, historians, educators, authors, journalists, students, movie/documentary makers, and the like. It is complimentary to the other chronologies already published by the editor and should be used in conjunction with those works:

(1) Pakistan’s Freedom & Allama Mashriqi: Statements, Letters, Chronology of Khaksar Tehrik (Movement), Period: Mashriqi’s Birth to 1947.

(2) Pakistan’s Birth & Allama Mashraqi: Chronology & Statements, Period: 1947 – 1963.

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About the Editor:

Nasim Yousaf, a grandson of Allama Mashraqi, is a historian and scholar; his exhaustive research focuses on Mashraqi and the Khaksar Tehreek (Khaksar Movement). Coming from a famous political family of Pakistan, he also brings to his works inside knowledge and deep insight into the politics of the Indian-subcontinent. Additionally, his interactions (while in the USA and abroad) with many cultures and keen interest in the histories and politics of various societies have contributed to his perspective on world politics.

The editor’s knowledge of Mashraqi’s struggle comes not only from his far-reaching research, but also from his discussions with Mashraqi’s sons and daughters (who were part of the struggle), other family members, and Mashraqi’s followers and admirers. Further, Mr. Yousaf had the honor of observing Mashraqi from a close distance. The editor saw Mashraqi in many key moments: addressing the crowd, with the masses’ love and dedication toward their leader on display, behind bars and under house-arrest, and in his last days and at a heart-breaking event, Mashraqi’s funeral. Mr. Yousaf has written extensively on Allama Mashraqi and his Movement; he has presented papers at conferences in the USA. His academic
piece published in “Harvard Asia Quarterly” (Spring 2009) challenges the traditionally held belief that the partition of British India was inevitable and exposes a complex picture of the partition episode.

These works have changed the complexion of the current history of the Indian sub-continent and have added a new dimension to the independence episode. His research has compelled historians to revisit the history of the region and correct the fabrication and elimination of many important facts.

The editor’s works on Allama Mashraqi and the Khaksar Movement are a vital resource for faculty, researchers, journalists, students, film/documentary producers, and general interest readers to learn about Mashraqi and his pivotal role in bringing freedom to British India. For updates on the editor’s works, visit: http://www.nasimyousaf.info