The novel 'Tamas' has been written by:

Correct option is D

'Tamas' is a Hindi novel written by Bhisham Sahani in 1974. The novel is based on the horrors of Partition (1947) and its communal violence. The word 'Tamas' means "darkness" in Hindi, symbolizing the suffering, hatred, and devastation that followed the partition of India and Pakistan.

The book is inspired by real-life incidents that Bhisham Sahani witnessed in Rawalpindi (now in Pakistan) before partition. The novel depicts how religious hatred and political manipulation led to riots, killings, and human tragedy. 'Tamas' was later adapted into a television series (1988) directed by Govind Nihalani.

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• Bhisham Sahani was an eminent Hindi writer and recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award (1975) for 'Tamas'.
• The novel highlights the pain of refugees, riots, and the trauma of partition.
• It was translated into multiple languages and remains a significant work in Indian literature.
• The 1988 TV series 'Tamas', starring Om Puri and Deepa Sahi, was critically acclaimed.
• The book is considered one of the best literary accounts of India's partition.

Additional Knowledge

• Khushwant Singh: Wrote 'Train to Pakistan', another famous novel on Partition.
• Amrita Pritam: Wrote 'Pinjar', a partition-based novel about the struggles of women.
• RK Narayan: Famous for 'Malgudi Days', not related to partition literature.
• Bhisham Sahani: Correct answer, as he wrote 'Tamas', highlighting communal violence and partition trauma.