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Abstract: This article deals with the condition and role of women in Abdullah Hussain’s novels. Abdullah Hussain is one of the most famous novelist in Urdu literature. He appeared on the literary scene in 1963 with his first novel “Udâs Naslain” (Sad or Weary Generations) by the dint of its theme, representation, characterization and lucid style of writing. Proved to be his “magnum opus.” This novel was so admired and appreciated by the readers and critics of Urdu literature and it won Adamji Award, Pakistan’s most prestigious literary award in 1964. In this article we will also study the violence, raping, killing and abducting towards to the women during partition of the sub-continent in general and Abdullah Hussain’s treatment towards woman as a theme in particular, through his novels. Moreover we will observe the national crisis, identity problems and scrained relationship between men and women after partition of India.