P/H/47. Dissertation. Was there genocide during Indias partition?

The dissertation aims to define the nature of the violence between Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims that accompanied the division of India in 1947. The socio-political situation around the countrys partition is described presenting a review of the scholarly opinions on violence, genocide, human rights and forced migration. The reasons behind political tension in India are outlined establishing the links between violence, partition, and the displacement of peoples. The forms of violence are discussed including massacre, rape, abduction, etc. and showing it as a case of genocide.