Durand's Curse
A Line Across the Pathan Heart
Rajiv Dogra
Discover the untold story of Afghanistan's greatest crime of the 19th century in Durand's Curse. Rajiv Dogra's deep research brings to light the deception and intrigue that led to the partitioning of Afghanistan by Mortimer Durand in 1893. Through long-buried archives and fascinating details, Dogra uncovers the struggle and tragedy that has plagued the divided Pathan families for over a century. This heart-wrenching account of injustice is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Indian sub-continent.
Publish Date
2017-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
2017-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.08
ISBN
9788129148643
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2018-01-04T14:27:52.000Z
Great research on Afghanistan. D British had split Afghan first n India after 5 decades. D beneficiary was Pak. Durand Line was as fantastically nonsensical as Radcliff Line. Read this book to know why n how. Kudos to Amb. Dogra – source