M.K. Gandhi's Detention Correspondence and Fast

Sub title : Gandhi's prison correspondence with British authorities, detailing his fast

Subject: Quit India Movement aftermath | Correspondence with Viceroys Linlithgow and Wavell | Prison conditions and regulations

Date of publication: 1942

Language: English

Page: 120 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 28415

Keyword: Mahatma Gandhi -- Quit India Movement -- Fast -- Prison Correspondence | Lord Linlithgow -- Lord Wavell -- Kasturba Gandhi -- Indian National Congress | British Raj -- Detention -- Aga Khan Palace -- M.A. Jinnah -- Confidential

Abstract: This is a confidential, numbered copy of a compilation titled "Correspondence during detention," containing the prison letters of Mahatma Gandhi. The file is systematically organized into ten parts, covering his correspondence with the Government of Bombay and the Government of India, the pivotal events leading to and during his 21-day fast , and its aftermath. It includes his politically charged exchanges with Viceroy Lord Linlithgow defending the Quit India movement, detailed negotiations over the terms of his fast and visitor access, and his attempts to engage with other leaders, including a notable letter to "Quaid-i-Azam" M.A. Jinnah.

Description: A meticulously organized, confidential compilation offering a behind-the-scenes look at the crisis triggered by Gandhi's fast unto death. It reveals the intricate negotiations between a imprisoned leader and the state, the government's attempt to publicly justify its crackdown on the Quit India movement, and the personal tribulations within Gandhi's inner circle. This document serves as a crucial primary source for understanding the strategies, pressures, and human dimensions of high-stakes political resistance during colonial rule. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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