How Pakistan Was Formed

This book examines the creation of Pakistan and the economic rationale for partition. The authors analyze other factors as well and look at the politics and influence of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Mahatma Gandhi, and Jawaharlal Nehru.

Dipak Basu is professor emeritus of economics at Nagasaki University. Victoria Miroshnik is professor of management at Reitaku University.

Introduction Chapter 1: Arrival of the Muslims Chapter 2: India under the Muslim Rule Chapter 3: East India ?ompany's rule and the Muslims Chapter 4: 20th century and the Economic Condition of Muslims Chapter 5: Jinnah and the Creation of Pakistan Chapter 6: Gandhi and Creation of Pakistan Chapter 7: Creation of a Separate State Chapter 8: Cultural Explanations for the Partition Chapter 9: A plan to reunite countries in South Asia Conclusion