PRESS AND PARTITION OF PUNJAB

CASE OF CIVIL & MILITARY GAZETTE (1946-1947)
By (author)EHSAN AHMAD KHAN

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The Civil & Military Gazette, a pioneering Indian newspaper, played a significant role in shaping political opinion during the tumultuous period of India’s partition and independence. This book presents the first comprehensive analysis of the Civil & Military Gazette’s reporting on India’s partition, utilizing primary source-based research from the CMG’s archives. By examining the Gazette’s coverage from 1940 to 1947, this study offers a rich and nuanced understanding of India’s partition and its enduring impact. Through meticulous content analysis, this study highlights the tone, language, and narrative strategies employed by the Gazette, revealing shifting policy perspectives, choice of words, and framing devices used to report on key events.

To further illustrate the complexities of this pivotal period, the book also features a unique collection of caricatures and cartoons published by the native press, providing a visual narrative of the situations and sentiment of the time. These rare and insightful visual representations offer a distinct perspective on the partition experience, complementing the Gazette’s reporting and enriching our understanding of this critical moment in Indian history.

This groundbreaking study sheds new light on the press’s role in shaping historical discourse, with far-reaching implications for our understanding of the complex relationships between media, politics, and public opinion. As a foundational reference, it provides valuable insights for future researchers exploring the press’s role in India’s partition and related fields. It is essential reading for students of Journalism, History and Political Communication.


ISBN: 9789694026770
Publisher: VANGUARD BOOKS
Subtitle: CASE OF CIVIL & MILITARY GAZETTE (1946-1947)
Author: EHSAN AHMAD KHAN

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2025

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Ehsan Ahmad Khan is a historian, researcher and scholar with a passion for uncovering hidden narratives, inspired by his grandfather's World War II legacy and his father's expertise as a microbiologist. Holding an MSc in Communication Studies (Journalism) from the University of the Punjab and an MPhil in History from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Ehsan is currently pursuing his PhD, focusing on Colonial Punjab's press landscape and its impact on administrative and political discourse. His research explores the intricate relationships between colonial power structures, newspaper reporting and public opinion, shedding new light on the complex dynamics of India's partition. With extensive expertise in archival research, particularly newspaper archives, Ehsan serves as Oral History Constituency Relations Specialist for the 1947 Partition Archives, and has contributed to its pioneering publication "10,000 Memories" – a collection of Partition survivors' stories. He is also a member of the British Association of South Asian Studies (BASAS), further solidifying his commitment to advancing research in the field. His latest work, "Press and the Partition of Punjab" is a testament to his dedication to uncovering the untold stories of India's past. The author can be reached at: ehsan.amcap@gmail.com