Khushwant Singh

Khushwant Singh was an Indian author, lawyer, diplomat, journalist, and politician, known for his contributions to English literature. His notable works include "Train to Pakistan," which explores the impact of the Partition of India, and "Delhi," a narrative that captures the city's history and culture. Singh's writing often reflects themes of love, loss, and the complexities of Indian society.

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Books by Khushwant Singh

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Train to Pakistan
Khushwant Singh
3.9 (23k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
During the brutal 1947 Partition of India, a remote village where Sikhs and Muslims have coexisted for centuries is shattered by a ghost train, forcing its inhabitants to confront escalating religious hatred and forbidden love.
Delhi
Khushwant Singh
3.8 (3k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
Through the eyes of an aging man and his hijra lover, Khushwant Singh's "Delhi" shows centuries of a city's history, filled with sultans, saints, and seduction.