Kala Pani Crossings: Revisiting 19th Century Migrations from India’s Perspective

Unearth the forgotten narratives of India’s 19th-century indentured migrations and the complex legacy of ‘Kala Pani’. This vital work revisits transoceanic journeys from an Indian perspective, questioning why this crucial chapter of history is often overlooked domestically. Through insightful analysis of literature, cinema, and oral tales, discover the experiences of indentured labourers in global colonies and their enduring impact. Essential for scholars of South Asian studies, labour history, and diaspora studies, it offers a crucial re-examination of a past that continues to shape the present. Explore India’s often-invisible history today.