About the Author
Ramachandra Guha
ISBN 9789395624596
Rs. 1,920
Picador
India After Gandhi
Who it's for: Readers interested in modern Indian history and politics
In India After Gandhi, acclaimed historian Ramachandra Guha chronicles the nation's complex journey following independence in 1947. This definitive account examines the political, social, and economic transformations that shaped the world's largest democracy, from the Partition and Nehru's leadership to the rise of new movements and the enduring challenges of nation-building.Why You Should Read? A comprehensive and insightful history of post-independence India. Explores key political, social, and economic developments of modern India. Offers a balanced perspective on India's democratic evolution and pluralistic society. Authored by a leading Indian historian known for engaging and accessible prose.
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- Chronicles India's journey from Partition to modern times
- Examines political, social, and economic transformations
- Covers Nehru's leadership and rise of new movements
- Balanced perspective on democratic evolution and pluralism
- Written by acclaimed historian Ramachandra Guha
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What time period does the book cover?
It covers India's history from independence in 1947 through the subsequent decades, including the Partition and Nehru's leadership.
What aspects of India's development does the book explore?
It explores political, social, and economic transformations, including the rise of new movements and the challenges of nation-building.
Who is the author and what is his background?
The author is Ramachandra Guha, an acclaimed historian known for engaging and accessible prose.
Is the book focused on a particular political perspective?
It offers a balanced perspective on India's democratic evolution and pluralistic society.