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The Patient Assassin: A True Tale of Massacre, Revenge, and India's Quest for Independence
Author: Anita Anand
Year: April 4, 2019
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 5.9 MB
Language: English

Year: April 4, 2019
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 5.9 MB
Language: English

Long detailed description of the plot for the book 'The Patient Assassin A True Tale of Massacre Revenge and India's Quest for Independence' The Patient Assassin: A True Tale of Massacre, Revenge, and India's Quest for Independence is a gripping narrative that delves into one of the most horrific events in Indian history - the Jallianwallah Bagh massacre of 1919. This tragedy had a profound impact on the country's struggle for independence and spawned a legendary tale of revenge and heroism that continues to captivate millions today. The book tells the story of Udham Singh, an eighteen-year-old Sikh orphan who was injured in the attack and vowed to kill the men responsible. Singh's journey took him across three continents, from Africa to the United States and Europe, until he finally confronted his target, Sir Michael O'Dwyer, in a London hall in March 1940. The book begins with the backdrop of political tensions in Punjab, where the British colonial authorities, led by Lieutenant Governor Sir Michael O'Dwyer, were determined to quell any signs of dissent and rebellion. The growing influence of Mahatma Gandhi and interfaith unity among Hindus and Muslims further alarmed the British, leading to the infamous Jallianwallah Bagh massacre.
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