For Whose Dear Sake Our Fathers Died

"Countries are made up of stories. So are families."

Step into a sweeping, multigenerational saga that breathes life into nearly a century of history. Priya Hajela crafts an intimate and powerful narrative following a Sikh family through the turbulent eras of war, empire, and resistance.

About the Book: The story centers on Beant Kaur, a family matriarch who gathers her loved ones on cold winter nights to pass down the truths of their heritage. What starts as a granddaughter listening to her grandfather’s half-mumbled memories transforms into a deeply personal epic that spans the battlefields of the Anglo-Sikh Wars, the upheaval of 1857, the poignant journey of the Komagata Maru, and the devastating scars of Partition.

Unlike dry, official records, these stories are held in the fragments of memory, grief, and pride. Through the lives of Balwant and the generations that followed, we see soldiers who chose to fight when ordered to retreat and families forced to carry both honor and contradiction in equal measure.

For Whose Dear Sake Our Fathers Died is a profound exploration of inheritance. It is a story about the choices we make when loyalty and survival pull in different directions, and a reminder that history isn’t just what we read in books—it lives in the tales we choose to tell before they are lost to time.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Epic Historical Scope: A deeply researched and masterfully told saga covering major milestones of Indian history, including the Anglo-Sikh Wars and the Partition.

• Intimate Perspective: Moves away from political headlines to focus on the human experience, oral history, and the emotional weight of family legacies.

• Emotional Depth: Explores the complexities of survival, belief, and the internal conflicts faced by those serving under shifting powers.

• Masterful Storytelling: Perfect for readers who enjoy rich character development and historical fiction that challenges the traditional narrative of the past.