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Partition refers to the formation of the new nation of Pakistan, and to the mass migration of Hindus and Muslims that occurred after the dissolution of the British Raj (colonial government). Partition began the day after the British formally granted India its independence, as religious tensions led to the separation of the primarily Muslim Pakistan from the primarily Hindu India. Partition was a time of great loss, violence, and displacement in South Asia.
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Partition Term Timeline in The Henna Artist
The timeline below shows where the term Partition appears in The Henna Artist. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 1
...her to the Jaipur bazaar, where people sell all kinds of snacks and accessories. Since Partition, the market has gotten more crowded, as refugee Punjabi and Sindhi merchants join the stalls....
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Chapter 11
...to hold a welcome ceremony. Though Malik is Muslim, like many Muslims who stayed after Partition, he often participates in Hindu festivals. To celebrate the new house, Malik hangs mango leaves,...
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