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Inqilab (1955) is the most important work of fiction by K.A. Abbas. It depicts the struggle for freedom between the Jalianwallah Bagh massacre and the Gandhi-Irwin pact. Although it shows the forces of imperialism exercising control over the situation but the rise of democratic and revolution forces is also properly demonstrated. The rising up of different sections of society against the colonial rule and their strength is a source of hope for Indian people. The novel describes non-violent agitations, peasant movement, trade union activities and activities of revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh, Gandhi, Nehru, Vallabhai Patel and Subhas Chandra Bose and many other national leaders appear as living characters in this novel. The characters of fiction interact with these real historical figures and a live dialogue is established communicating to the readers the very spirit of the freedom struggle of India. Their commitment, their devotion, their courage and the spirit of sacrifice fill up the reader's heart with excitement. Most important is the participation of the common people in the movements, Non-cooperation, Khilafat movement, use of indigenous clothes, discarding government's educational and administrative machinery etc. were the ways through which millions of people participated in struggle for freedom. Abbas describes the famous Bardoli Peasant's movements.