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Canvas Print : Sikhs flee from West to East Punjab
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Sikhs flee from West to East Punjab
A Sikh man with his children in one of the caravans leaving the West Punjab region for the comparative safety of the East Punjab. Such caravans were under constant threat of attack by Muslin villagers and outbreaks of Cholera
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1947 Asylum Caravans Cholera Donkey Flee Indians Mule Muslin Pakistan Partition Punjab Refugee Refugees Seekers Seeking Sikh Sikhs Villagers Outbreaks
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring history to life with the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring this poignant image of a Sikh family's journey from West to East Punjab during the Partition of India in 1947. This evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the determination and resilience of the human spirit amidst adversity. The high-quality canvas print, with its vibrant colors and textured finish, adds depth and dimension to your home or office decor. Each print is carefully crafted using premium materials and state-of-the-art printing techniques to ensure a stunning, long-lasting result. Order yours today and create a unique, thought-provoking display that tells a story of history and hope."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant photograph, a Sikh man, his face etched with worry and exhaustion, leads his children on foot alongside a caravan of fellow refugees making their way from West to East Punjab in 1947. The family's possessions, including a donkey and a mule, are piled high on the cart, as they join the exodus of hundreds of thousands of Sikhs seeking safety and asylum in the comparatively safer East Punjab region following the partition of India and Pakistan. The partition, which took effect on August 15, 1947, resulted in widespread violence and displacement as Hindus and Sikhs fled from Muslim-majority areas and vice versa. The situation was particularly dire in Punjab, where communal tensions had long simmered. The caravans, like the one in this image, were a common sight on the roads of Punjab as people left their homes in search of safety and security. The journey was fraught with danger, as the caravans were often targeted by Muslim villagers, and the refugees faced the constant threat of attack. Moreover, the long journeys and cramped living conditions led to outbreaks of diseases such as cholera, which further endangered the lives of the refugees. Despite these challenges, the Sikh man in the photograph remains determined to protect his family and provide them with a future free from fear and violence. His resilience and determination are a testament to the human spirit and the lengths to which people will go to ensure their safety and security. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the painful history of the partition of India and Pakistan and the displacement and suffering it caused for millions of people. It is a poignant reminder of the importance of peace, unity, and understanding in the face of division and conflict.
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