William Dalrymple (historian) quote: Partition was a total catastrophe for Delhi,’ she said. ‘Those who were left behind are in misery. Those who were ...

Partition was a total catastrophe for Delhi,’ she said. ‘Those who were left behind are in misery. Those who were uprooted are in misery. The Peace of Delhi is gone. Now it is all gone.

~ William Dalrymple (historian) ~

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