Amritsar: Mrs. Gandhi's Last Battle , , Mark Tully, , Satish Jacob, Rupa & Co., 8129109174

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Amritsar: Mrs. Gandhi's Last Battle

Mark Tully (Author) Satish Jacob (Author)

Synopsis

On 5th June 1984, the Indian army began its attack on the complex at Amritsar which house the two most sacred shrines Generals who had pledge to minimum force, and on no account to violate the shrines, were not prepared for the fierce and adept resistance they encountered. Having suffered severe casualties, the infantry were driven back, and as a last resorts -- with approval from Delhi-tanks were ordered in. The Akal Takht was virtually reduced to rubble. Its is doubtful if Mrs Gandhi would have initiated Operation Blue Star had she known how bloody and devastating would be the consequences of that 24- hour conflict.

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About the author

Mark Tully

Sir Mark Tully was born in Calcutta, India in 1935. He was the Chief of Bureau, BBC, New Delhi for twenty-two years and is an acclaimed author and the regular presenter of the contemplative BBC Radio 4 programme â€˜Something Understoodâ€™. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2005, and was knighted in the New Year Honours list in 2002. in addition to his distinguished broadcasting career, he has written several books about India including No Full Stops in India, India in slow Motion (with his partner and Colleague Gillian Wright), and The Heart of India. He lives in New Delhi.