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The Deoliwallahs: The True Story of the 1962 Chinese Indian Internment

True: The Deoliwallahs is a history of the internment of Chinese Indians after the 1962 Sino-Indian War, combining historical context with survivors’ personal stories. It focuses on detention in Deoli, Rajasthan, and questions of identity, citizenship, and prejudice.

At a glance

Covers the detention of Chinese Indians after the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
Alternates historical context with survivors’ personal accounts.
Addresses identity, citizenship, and fear-driven policies, with parallels to Japanese American internment during World War II.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines broad historical context with personal survivor stories, giving the subject both political and human perspectives.
Addresses a lesser-known episode of Indian history and its consequences for families with longstanding roots in India.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Rutgers University Press
Publication date	September 8, 2026
Language	English
Print length	236 pages
Reading age	16 years and up

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	15.6 ounces
Dimensions	5.5 x 0.9 x 8.5 inches

Identifiers
ISBN-10	1978845405
ISBN-13	978-1978845404

What to know before buying

The listing identifies the publication date as September 8, 2026. Confirm edition availability and timing if you need a copy by a particular date.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in modern Indian history and the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
Readers studying internment, citizenship, identity, or human rights.
Readers looking for history told through both context and survivor accounts.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a general overview of the entire Sino-Indian War rather than a focused account of the internment.
Readers looking for a narrative aimed at children under the listed reading age.

Customer reviews on Amazon

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The available aggregate feedback is a single four-star rating. That is too limited to establish a broader customer consensus or identify particular strengths or concerns. Buyers should judge the book against its stated focus on the 1962 internment and its combination of historical context with survivor stories.

Frequently asked questions

What historical event does The Deoliwallahs cover?

It recounts the internment of Chinese Indians in Deoli, Rajasthan, following the 1962 Sino-Indian War.

How is the book structured?

The listing describes a mix of historical context and personal stories from survivors.

What themes does the book explore?

It addresses identity, citizenship, and the effects of fear-driven policies, and draws parallels with Japanese American internment during World War II.

What are the listed edition details?

The listing gives Rutgers University Press as the publisher, English as the language, and a print length of 236 pages. Its stated publication date is September 8, 2026.