The Great Calcutta Killings of 1946: A Dark Chapter in History | The Knowledge Emporium
🌟 Remembering the ‘Great Calcutta Killings’: When Jinnah’s ‘Direct Action’ Caused a Bloodbath 🌟
Between August 16 and August 19, 1946, Calcutta witnessed one of the worst episodes of Hindu-Muslim communal violence, which left between 5,000 to 10,000 dead and some 15,000 wounded. A year before colonial rule in the subcontinent ended, Calcutta (now Kolkata) witnessed a bloodbath that claimed thousands of lives. The ‘Great Calcutta Killings’, which went on from August 16 to 19, were the single most violent massacre in the lead-up to Independence and Partition.
Join us as we delve into the history of this tragic event, exploring the political context, the role of key figures, the impact on the city, and the lasting lessons from this dark chapter in India's history.
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CHAPTERS :
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:06 The Great Calcutta Killings of 1946
00:00:40 Historical Context
00:01:07 Political Tensions
00:01:54 Role of Huseyn Suhrawardy
00:02:32 The Violence Unfolds
00:04:17 Aftermath and Impact
00:05:20 Conclusion
00:05:51 Final Thoughts
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