📘 The Kaurs of 1984 Untold Unheard Stories Sikh Women Sanam Suitrath Wazir
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Title: The Kaurs of 1984: The Untold, Unheard Stories of Sikh Women
Author: Sanam Suitrath Wazir
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers India
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 2024
ISBN: 9789362130297
Pages: 230
Size: Approx. 21.5cm × 14cm × 1.5cm
Weight: Approx. 227g
Condition: Brand New
Location Ref: STOR-SB
📖 Description
The Kaurs of 1984: The Untold, Unheard Stories of Sikh Women is a powerful work of historical research that brings to light the voices of Sikh women whose experiences during and after the events of 1984 have remained largely undocumented.
Written by Sanam Suitrath Wazir, this extensively researched book explores the human impact of Operation Blue Star, the anti-Sikh violence of November 1984, and the years of conflict that followed in Punjab through the personal stories of Sikh women.
Based on years of interviews and historical research, the author documents the lives of women who survived violence, displacement, loss, imprisonment, discrimination and decades-long struggles for justice. These deeply personal narratives provide an important perspective often missing from conventional historical accounts.
Rather than focusing solely on political events, this book examines how history affected ordinary families and particularly Sikh women, revealing stories of resilience, courage, grief and survival across generations.
The book covers a wide range of experiences, including:
- Operation Blue Star (Saka Neela Tara)
- The aftermath of the anti-Sikh violence of 1984
- Women affected by conflict in Punjab
- Families seeking justice
- Widows and survivors
- Life during militancy
- Personal testimonies gathered over several years
- Historical context supported by extensive research and notes
Recognised for its thoughtful research and sensitive storytelling, The Kaurs of 1984 makes a valuable contribution to understanding an important chapter of modern South Asian history through voices that have too often gone unheard.
✨ Features
- Brand New 2024 Edition
- Published by HarperCollins India
- Written by researcher Sanam Suitrath Wazir
- Based on extensive interviews and historical research
- Focuses on Sikh women's lived experiences
- Covers Operation Blue Star and the events of 1984
- Includes notes and references
- Suitable for academic study, research and personal reading
👥 Ideal For
- Students of Modern Indian History
- Sikh History researchers
- Human rights scholars
- Gender studies students
- University libraries
- Historians
- Political science readers
- Readers interested in oral history and historical testimony
- Anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the experiences of Sikh women during and after 1984
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⚠️ Important Information & Disclaimer
- Cover artwork may vary slightly between printings while the contents remain the same.
- Colours may vary slightly due to photography and monitor settings.
- Dimensions and weight are approximate.
- This book discusses historical events involving violence, conflict and personal testimony. It is intended for educational, historical and research purposes.
