Jigsaw Puzzle : Partition. Muslim women and children pouring across the fro
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Partition. Muslim women and children pouring across the fro
Muslim women and children escaping the Sikh Jathas, pouring over the frontier border into Pakistan having heard about atrocities and violence following Partition in 1947
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1947 Asylum Atrocities Frontier Muslim Pakistan Partition Refugee Refugees Sikh Violence
Jigsaw Puzzle (520 Pieces)
Discover the historical significance of the past with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of jigsaw puzzles. This powerful image, "Partition. Muslim women and children pouring across the border" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the momentous events of 1947. Witness the courage and resilience of Muslim women and children as they escape the violence and atrocities following the Partition of India and Pakistan. Piece together this intricate puzzle to unveil the rich story behind this iconic photograph and immerse yourself in a journey of history and human spirit.
Made in the USA, 520-piece puzzles measure 16" x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.5cm (20" x 15.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant photograph captures a pivotal moment in the tumultuous history of India and Pakistan, as Muslim women and children make their way across the border into Pakistan during the aftermath of Partition in 1947. The mass migration of millions of Hindus and Muslims across the newly drawn border was marked by widespread violence and atrocities, with reports of brutal attacks on religious minorities in both India and Pakistan. In this image, we see Muslim refugees, many of them women and children, pouring over the frontier border in a desperate bid for safety and asylum. The scene is reminiscent of a flood, with people wading through the water, carrying their meager belongings and clutching their children. The faces of the women are etched with fear and despair, while the children look on with wide-eyed innocence, seemingly oblivious to the chaos around them. The Sikh Jathas, or volunteer militias, were a major force behind the violence against Muslims in Punjab, a region that was divided between India and Pakistan. The Jathas, who saw themselves as protectors of the Sikh community, were responsible for the killing of thousands of Muslims and the destruction of their homes and property. The partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, which followed the end of British colonial rule, was a catastrophic event that led to the displacement of millions of people and the loss of countless lives. This photograph is a haunting reminder of the human cost of the political decisions made by leaders at the time and the enduring impact of religious and ethnic tensions in the region.
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