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Borders & Brotherhood: A Secular Journey Through South Asian History
By Muhammad Awais

History is more than kings and conquests—it's the story of people, ideas, and the invisible lines that unite or divide us.

In this bold and deeply researched work of nonfiction, Muhammad Awais unearths the buried truths of South Asia's past, tracing the complex histories of Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh through a secular, inclusive lens. From ancient civilizations to Partition, colonial manipulation to cultural resistance, Borders & Brotherhood challenges dominant narratives that foster division and reveals the human stories that bind a region torn by borders but united in heritage.

Blending historical analysis, cultural critique, and suppressed perspectives, the book highlights:

The pluralistic roots of South Asian identity before modern nation-states The spiritual and cultural synthesis under Islamic and Mughal rule The impact of the British "divide and rule" and the trauma of the 1947 Partition Revolutionary movements and forgotten heroes who resisted imperialism How politics, religion, and nationalism shaped—and fractured—the subcontinent Why youth and education hold the key to reconciliation

A compelling call for critical thinking, empathy, and historical honesty, Borders & Brotherhood is a timely reminder that the past is not dead—it lives in how we choose to remember, teach, and transform the future.

Ideal for:
Readers of history, politics, South Asian studies, students, educators, and anyone questioning the narratives they've been taught.