Explore the dramatic unmaking of the Indian Empire in “Shattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia” by Sam Dalrymple. This compelling history reveals how a vast dominion, stretching from the Red Sea to Southeast Asia, shattered into twelve modern nations in just fifty years. Delve into the complex legacy of five pivotal partitions that redrew maps and shaped the geopolitics of South Asia. Discover the untold stories of ambition, betrayal, and forgotten conflicts that define today’s India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and beyond. An essential read for anyone seeking to understand the intricate historical forces behind modern Asia’s borders and ongoing conflicts.