تقسیمِ ہند اور اردو افسانہ

Abstract

This article examines the Partition of India in 1947, a tragic event that changed countless lives. It had a profound impact on literature, especially Urdu short stories. These stories became a medium for people to express their emotions and experiences during that time. The short stories written during and after the Partition serve as powerful documents of human suffering, migration, and communal violence.

They depict the struggles and hardships faced by people during the Partition. Writers such as Saadat Hasan Manto, Krishan Chander, Rajinder Singh Bedi, Ismat Chughtai, Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi, and Balwant Singh portrayed these experiences in a compelling manner.

These stories are important because they help us understand what happened during the Partition. They preserve the history of that period and reveal the depth of trauma people endured. Moreover, they highlight the human aspect of the Partition, which is often absent from official historical accounts.

Overall, the Partition of India had a significant impact on Urdu literature, and these stories remain relevant today. They help us understand the human experience and the lasting effects of historical events on people’s lives.