Ideological Foundations Of The Freedom Movement In Jammu & Kashmir 1931 – 1947

About Ideological Foundations Of The Freedom Movement In Jammu & Kashmir 1931 – 1947

Ideological Foundations Of The Freedom Movement In Jammu & Kashmir 1931 – 1947 is an academic study of the Freedom Movement in the state of Jammu and Kashmir during the years between the uprising of 1931 and the end of princely rule in 1947. It is listed under the author name Ghulam Hassan Khan and the publisher name Bhavana Prakashan. Lafz Bookstore is based in Srinagar and stocks one of the largest online collections of Kashmir books, and this title is a useful addition for students of the region’s modern history. For the year, pages and binding of the copy in stock, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 for details of the copy in stock.

Our description is strictly neutral and factual. The ideas discussed in the book are the author’s own presentation of the subject.

What the book is about

As the author explains in the preface, the book looks at the freedom movement in Jammu and Kashmir State from 1931 to 1947 on an ideological basis. The author notes that earlier writers had already studied the topic, but felt that important gaps remained, and wrote this monograph to fill them by examining several facets of the ideological side of the movement.

• The period between 1931 and 1947 in the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir
• The ideas and ideologies that shaped political thought and organisation in this period
• The different facets of the Freedom Movement as the author sees them
• A focus on why people organised and what ideas guided them, not only on events

Why the Freedom Movement of 1931 to 1947 is important

The years from 1931 to 1947 were a formative period in the political history of Jammu and Kashmir. Political organisations took shape, new demands were voiced, and ideas about rights, representation and the future of the state were debated. Understanding the ideas behind these developments helps a reader make sense of later political history. A study that concentrates on ideology, rather than a simple list of events, can show how the thinking of that era influenced what came after.

Who should read this book

• Students and scholars of history and political science, especially those working on Jammu and Kashmir
• Candidates in higher education who need a source on the modern history of the region
• Teachers and lecturers preparing material on the 1931 to 1947 period
• Readers in Srinagar and the Valley who are interested in local political history
• College and university libraries building a Kashmir studies collection

How to use this book for study

Prepare a short timeline of 1931 to 1947 before you begin, so that each chapter fits into a larger picture. Make a note of each organisation or movement mentioned, and of the ideas the author attaches to it. Where the author makes a claim about motivation or ideology, ask what evidence is offered and compare it with other scholarly sources. A good study of history comes from comparing several authors, and this volume works best alongside other books on the same period.

Part of our Kashmir books collection

This title is in our Politics and Kashmir category. Readers who enjoy it may also like other history, politics and biography titles from our wider Kashmir books section.

Edition details

Title: Ideological Foundations Of The Freedom Movement In Jammu & Kashmir 1931 – 1947. Author: Ghulam Hassan Khan. Publisher: Bhavana Prakashan. Language: English. For the year of publication, number of pages and condition of the copy in stock, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 for details of the copy in stock. Same-day dispatch from Srinagar. Delivery takes about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days across the rest of India.

Frequently asked questions

What period does the book cover? The years 1931 to 1947 in Jammu and Kashmir.

What is the approach of the book? It studies the freedom movement of that period on an ideological basis.

Who is the author and publisher? The listing names Ghulam Hassan Khan as the author and Bhavana Prakashan as the publisher.

Can I get the year and pages of the copy in stock? Yes, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 for details of the copy in stock.

How fast will it reach me? We dispatch the same day from Srinagar. Delivery is about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days in the rest of India.

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