The Tragedy of Komagata Maru: The Sikh Challenge to Canadian Immigration Politics (1897-1920) By: Dr. Puran Singh

The Tragedy of Komagata Maru: The Sikh Challenge to Canadian Immigration Politics (1897-1920) - Book By Dr. Puran Singh

This book might be an all-around investigated refreshed and Revised Version of the writer's (Dr.Puran Singh) Ph.D. exposition that portrays the genuine story of the torment and battles of Sikhs in Canada. The title has four sections Introduction, History of the Indian movement (1897-1920), Komagata Maru misfortune (1914), Legal Battles, Aftermath of the Tragedy, and furthermore has numerous supplements and bibliographical references regarding the matter.

The Tragedy of Komagata Maru narrates the true story of the suffering and struggles of Sikhs. When their ship, the Komagata Maru, wasn't permitted to dock at the Vancouver port, it had been kept a mile away within the deep Canadian water. Baba Gurdit Singh, a Sikh businessman chartered a Japanese ship with 376 passengers on board (mostly Sikhs from India), to challenge the continual racist legislation and policy of the Canadian government. The ship arrived in Vancouver on May 23, 1914, and for 2 months, the Khalsa Diwan Society and Sikh leaders fought legal battles against the govt. They even appealed to the upper authorities in Ottawa and London, but to no avail.

The passengers were humiliated, tortured, and left with no choice but to go away the Canadian water and return to India. once they received Budge Budge, British police told them to disembark and board a special train to Punjab. However, the passengers resisted, then British police responded with fire. Many of the exhausted passengers were killed or seriously injured, but some were ready to escape.

The author of this work consulted original documents, confidential files from Vancouver, Ottawa, and national archives so as to submit his research thesis. of these sources helped him understand, also as analyze the Canadian government's policies and therefore the efforts of the Sikh community to confront and fight economic discrimination, racism, and colonialism.

This book contains 4 chapters which have been gracefully written in English.

The physical appearance of this book is unique with an eye-catching graphic image. It is 8.7 inches long, 5.7 inches wide, and approximately 0.7 inches thick.

The Quality of paper used to print this book is premium, which ensures a rich and satisfying reading experience.

SPECIFICATION

Author:               Dr. Puran Singh

Publisher:          Singh Brothers

Language:          English

Format:               Hardbound

Total Pages:       200 Pages

Material:             Paper

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·         Premium Quality Paper

·         Easy to understand Language

·         Durable Cover

·         Vibrant Colored Cover

·         Attractive font