Photographic Print : Partition. Sikh and Hindu refugees in Western Punjab
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Partition. Sikh and Hindu refugees in Western Punjab
Sikh and Hindu refugees from the Western Punjab cook their meals on a railway platform at Lahore awaiting trains to take them across the border to India. They are protected by wire put up by police
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Asylum Atrocities Escape Exodus Hindu Lahore Pakistan Partition Platform Punjab Refugees Sikh
10"x8" Photo Print
Discover the poignant history of the subcontinent with our exclusive range of Media Storehouse Photographic Prints, featuring this powerful image of "Sikh and Hindu Refugees in Western Punjab" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph captures a moment in time as Sikh and Hindu refugees cook their meals on a railway platform at Lahore, awaiting trains to transport them across the border to India. The wire put up by police for their protection adds an extra layer of tension to the scene, highlighting the turbulent events that led to the mass migration during the Partition of India and Pakistan in 1947. Add this impactful print to your collection to inspire reflection and conversation. Each print is produced using premium materials and meticulously crafted to ensure the highest quality. Bring history into your home or office and let the story of the past resonate with you and your loved ones.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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 the grim reality of the Partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, as Sikh and Hindu refugees from the Western Punjab wait anxiously on a railway platform in Lahore. The atrocities that ensued during the partition led to one of the largest human migrations in history, with an estimated 14 million people displaced from their homes. In this image, refugees cook their meals on the platform, their faces etched with exhaustion and despair. They are surrounded by their meager belongings, the only possessions they were able to carry with them as they fled their homes. The wire put up by police serves as a stark reminder of the uncertainty and danger that surrounded them, as they awaited trains to take them across the border to India. The Partition of India and Pakistan was a turbulent and violent time in history, marked by widespread violence and communal tensions. The creation of two separate nations along religious lines led to widespread displacement and the loss of countless lives. This photograph is a testament to the human spirit and resilience, as these refugees cling to hope and the promise of a new beginning. The Western Punjab, a region rich in agricultural land and cultural heritage, was particularly affected by the violence and displacement of the Partition. The region is now divided between India and Pakistan, with the border running through the heart of the Punjab. This photograph serves as a reminder of the complex and often painful history of the region, and the enduring impact of the Partition on the lives of millions of people.
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