The work also looks at the partition of India in detail. Special attention was given to the role of Mountbatten - his appointment, his power and influence in deciding the most delicate matters. His personal friendship with Nehru and his dislike of Jinnah had an important effect on the whole process of partition. There were other important and influential personalities like Gandhi, Patel, V.P. Menon and Edwina Mountbatten, who had close contacts with, and influence over Mountbatten and Nehru. Another controversial area worthy of detailed analysis was the Radcliffe Award, the delay...
The work also looks at the partition of India in detail. Special attention was given to the role of Mountbatten - his appointment, his power and in...
Sheikh Abdullah Sheikh was assured that if Kashmir became an independent country, America would provide massive economic support, which would make Kashmir a model state for the rest of the world. Sheikh Abdullah said:I want to state that we want to become independent because by acceding to either India or Pakistan we cannot establish peace in the State. We want to have a friendly relationship with the both countries. It is important that we have economic relations with the both countries. However, an independent Kashmir must be guaranteed by India, Pakistan, America, Britain the UN...
Sheikh Abdullah Sheikh was assured that if Kashmir became an independent country, America would provide massive economic support, which would make K...