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Pakistan or the Partition of India, authored by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and published by Sudhir Prakashan, is a deeply analytical and courageous work that explores one of the most decisive and controversial questions in modern Indian history—the demand for Pakistan and the eventual partition of India. Written in 1940, long before partition became a reality, the book examines the historical roots of Hindu-Muslim conflicts, the rise of Muslim separatist politics, and the arguments put forth for and against the creation of Pakistan. Dr. Ambedkar provides a thorough study of the Two-Nation Theory, the political aspirations of Indian Muslims, and the inability of the Congress and Muslim League to reconcile their differences. With sharp reasoning and a factual approach, he highlights the challenges of unity, the limitations of compromise, and the grave consequences that partition could bring. What makes this book extraordinary is Ambedkar’s vision and foresight—his analysis not only explained the inevitability of partition but also offered a framework to understand the complexities of communal politics in India. Even decades later, this text remains highly relevant, offering readers invaluable insights into the roots of division, the struggles of nation-building, and the quest for social and political harmony. This edition by Sudhir Prakashan is an essential read for students, researchers, policymakers, and all those who wish to understand the historical forces that shaped the destiny of the Indian subcontinent.