Idea of Pakistan in Colonial Punjab: Craving an Ideal Muslim State

Idea of Pakistan in Colonial Punjab: Craving an Ideal Muslim State offers a thought-provoking study of the political imagination and aspirations of Muslims in colonial Punjab that eventually led to the creation of Pakistan. The book explores how Punjab’s unique socio-political landscape, religious identity, and economic conditions shaped the demand for a separate homeland.

Through a critical examination of colonial policies, leadership narratives, political mobilization, and Muslim identity formation, the author highlights how Punjab became a decisive factor in transforming the idea of Pakistan from a vision into reality. It discusses the interplay between provincial politics and all-India Muslim politics, illustrating how Punjab’s support was crucial in the success of the Pakistan Movement.

Richly documented and analytically sharp, this book is an essential resource for students, researchers, and readers of history, political science, and Pakistan Studies who wish to understand the ideological and historical foundations of Pakistan.