Publisher
This book was originally published by Orient Blackswan in the year 2009.
Synopsis
“History of Modern India” primarily talks about the British Rule in India. It educates you about the colonial, religious and cultural structure in the early 18th century. The 14 chapters of this book by Bipan Chandra take you through the Revolt of 1857, Reforms Post 1857 Revolt, Swaraj Movement, Nationalist Movement, Muslim League, Congress Party, Decline of East India Company, Establishment of British Rule, Bengal Division, Struggle for Freedom etc.
The author has also discussed the research work done by the historians those who were contemporary to the modern India pre-independence. To make it simple, this book has been written in chronological order, where the reader would come to know majorly about the India since the Establishment of British Rule to the India before Independence. Strongly recommended by the professionals and academicians, “History of Modern India,” talks about all the people who crafted the Modern India.
About The Author
Born in the year 1928, Bipan Chandra was a renowned historian of pre and post-independence India. A professor of Modern History at one of the best universities in India – Jawaharlal Nehru University, Bipan Chandra was a specialist in economic and political history of modern India. In addition, he was considered to be one of the best scholars on Mahatma Gandhi. In the year 2010, the Government of India awarded him with the country’s third highest civilian award – the Padma Bhushan. He died in the year 2014.
