RECONCILING THE PAST: ANALYSING HISTORICAL WRITING AND NARRATIVE CONSTRUCTION
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53555/eijhss.v9i3.228Abstract
The communal historical narratives have served to justify the distinctions between Hindus and Muslims, predominantly portraying them as adversarial factions. The violence from the partition has inflicted profound scars that remain largely unacknowledged by both India and Pakistan; hence, there has been little initiative to alleviate the suffering caused by the partition riots, which represent one of the most significant genocides in history. This paper aims to examine the function of historical literature in the formation of communal ideology that has resulted in societal division based on religion in India. The paper will demonstrate how historical works within the Indian context have contributed to societal divide based on religion and governance, hence advocating for reconciliation to ensure long-term peace.
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