Photographic Print : Sikhs flee from West to East Punjab
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Sikhs flee from West to East Punjab
A Sikh man with his children in one of the caravans leaving the West Punjab region for the comparative safety of the East Punjab. Such caravans were under constant threat of attack by Muslin villagers and outbreaks of Cholera
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1947 Asylum Caravans Cholera Donkey Flee Indians Mule Muslin Pakistan Partition Punjab Refugee Refugees Seekers Seeking Sikh Sikhs Villagers Outbreaks
10"x8" Photo Print
Experience history through the lens with our exclusive Media Storehouse Photographic Print of "Sikhs Flee from West to East Punjab" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This poignant image captures the moment of a Sikh man and his children leaving the West Punjab region during the tumultuous period of partition in 1947. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the past and the human spirit's resilience. Bring this historical moment into your home or office as a conversation starter or a source of inspiration. Our high-quality prints are made to last and are perfect for framing. Order now and add a piece of history to your collection.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant photograph, a Sikh man, his face etched with worry and exhaustion, leads his children on foot alongside a caravan of fellow refugees making their way from West to East Punjab in 1947. The family's possessions, including a donkey and a mule, are piled high on the cart, as they join the exodus of hundreds of thousands of Sikhs seeking safety and asylum in the comparatively safer East Punjab region following the partition of India and Pakistan. The partition, which took effect on August 15, 1947, resulted in widespread violence and displacement as Hindus and Sikhs fled from Muslim-majority areas and vice versa. The situation was particularly dire in Punjab, where communal tensions had long simmered. The caravans, like the one in this image, were a common sight on the roads of Punjab as people left their homes in search of safety and security. The journey was fraught with danger, as the caravans were often targeted by Muslim villagers, and the refugees faced the constant threat of attack. Moreover, the long journeys and cramped living conditions led to outbreaks of diseases such as cholera, which further endangered the lives of the refugees. Despite these challenges, the Sikh man in the photograph remains determined to protect his family and provide them with a future free from fear and violence. His resilience and determination are a testament to the human spirit and the lengths to which people will go to ensure their safety and security. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the painful history of the partition of India and Pakistan and the displacement and suffering it caused for millions of people. It is a poignant reminder of the importance of peace, unity, and understanding in the face of division and conflict.
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