{"product_id":"amritsar-by-mark-tully-satish-jacob-rare-books","title":"Amritsar by Mark Tully | Satish Jacob (Rare books)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"178\" class=\"\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAmritsar: Mrs. Gandhi’s Last Battle by Mark Tully and Satish Jacob is a compelling and meticulously researched account of the 1984 Operation Blue Star, a pivotal event in modern Indian history.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ePublished in 1985, the book offers an on-the-ground perspective of the military operation that aimed to remove militant leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his armed supporters from the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"376\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eTully and Jacob, both seasoned journalists with the BBC, provide an in-depth narrative of the events leading up to and following Operation Blue Star.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThey detail the political dynamics, the rise of Sikh militancy, and the complex interplay of local and national forces that culminated in the military assault.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe authors conducted extensive interviews with key figures, including Bhindranwale and his associates, and captured firsthand accounts from various stakeholders, offering a multifaceted view of the crisis.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"536\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book delves into the strategic decisions made by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the challenges faced by the Indian Army, and the profound impact of the operation on the Sikh community and Indian society at large.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIt also examines the subsequent anti-Sikh riots and the political ramifications that followed, including the assassination of Indira Gandhi later that year.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"567\" class=\"\"\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"782\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"583\"\u003eMark Tully\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ewas the Chief of Bureau for the BBC in New Delhi for over two decades.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe has covered significant events in South Asia, including the Bangladesh War and the Russian occupation of Afghanistan.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eTully has been honored with the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards, for his contributions to journalism.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"959\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eSatish Jacob\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ejoined the BBC in 1978 and worked alongside Tully in the Delhi Bureau.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe is known for his coverage of major events in India, including the assassination of Indira Gandhi.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eJacob's insightful reporting has earned him recognition in the field of journalism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45253240979642,"sku":"346YBFCOX-Used","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/fjdjd.jpg?v=1760980154","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/amritsar-by-mark-tully-satish-jacob-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}