India's Struggle for Independence

Name: India's Struggle for Independence
Rating: 4.1868133544921875 (182 reviews)

Bipan Chandra · Mridula Mukherjee · Aditya Mukherjee · K N Panikkar · Sucheta Mahajan

Aug 2016 · Penguin UK

4.2

182 reviews

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India’s struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra is your go to book for an in-depth and detailed overview on Indian independence movement . Indian freedom struggle is one of the most important parts of its history. A lot has been written and said about it, but there still remains a gap. Rarely do we get to hear accounts of the independence from the entire country and not just one region at one place. This book fits in perfectly in this gap and also provides a narration on the impact this movement had on the people. Bipin Chandra’s book is a well-documented history of India's freedom struggle against the British rule. It is one of the most accurate books which have been painstakingly written after thorough research based on legal and valid verbal and written sources. It maps the first war of independence that started with Mangal Pandey’s mutiny and witnessed the gallant effort of Sri Rani Laxmi Bai. Many of the pages of this book are dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi’s non-cooperation and the civil disobedience movements. It contains detailed description of Subash Chandra Bose’s weapon heavy tactics and his charisma. This book includes all the independence movements and fights, irrespective of their size and impact, covering India in its entirety. Although these movements varied in means and ideas, but they shared a common goal of independence. This book contains oral and written narratives from different parts of the country, making this book historically rich and diverse. The book captures the evolution of Indian independence struggle in full detail and leaves no chapter of this story untouched. This book is a good read for the students of Indian modern history and especially for students who are preparing for UPSC examination and have taken History as their subject.

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4.2

182 reviews

Shubham Yadav

December 12, 2023

"India's Struggle for Independence" is a compelling narrative that meticulously chronicles the tumultuous journey of India towards freedom. Authored by Bipan Chandra and his team, the book delves into the socio-political landscape, offering a comprehensive overview of key events, leaders, and ideologies that shaped the independence movement. Rich in detail and well-researched, it provides readers with a nuanced understanding of the challenges and triumphs encountered during this pivotal period. The book's analytical approach and engaging storytelling make it an essential read for anyone seeking a profound grasp of India's fight against colonial rule.

Mohammed Mohaideen

November 12, 2014

In the words of Bipan Chandra, the Indian Freedom struggle has been portrayed in a luicd manner. But in every chapter Indian National Congress was praised and defended. Many of the freedom fighters were left out.

109 people found this review helpful

Abhineeth S V

December 3, 2014

Its really good over the subject of Indian history.. But there are little changes that seems that they had not had taken place.

24 people found this review helpful

About the author

BIPAN CHANDRA was born in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. He was educated at Forman Christian College, Lahore and at Stanford University, California. He was Professor of Modern History at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, where he is currently Professor Emeritus. He has recently been honoured as National Professor and is also the Chairperson of the National Book Trust. Professor Chandra is the author of several books on nationalism, colonialism and communalism in modern India.

Mridula Mukherjee was educated at Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi and at JNU. She is Professor of Modern Indian History at the Centre for Historical Studies, JNU and Director, Nehru Memorial Museum and Library. Her areas of special interest are agrarian history, peasant movements and the national movement.

Aditya Mukherjee was educated at St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, and at JNU. He is Professor of Contemporary Indian History at the Centre for Historical Studies, JNU and Director, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Advanced Studies. His research interests are in modern business history and capitalist development, and contemporary economy and politics.

K. N. Panikkar was educated at the Madras and Rajasthan Universities. He was professor of Modern Indian History at the Centre for Historical Studies, JNU and Vice Chancellor, Shri Shankaracharya University, Kalady, Kerala. He is currently Chairman, Kerala Council for Historical Research and Vice Chairman, Higher Education Council, Government of Kerala. He has published widely in the areas of cultural and intellectual history and agrarian history.

Sucheta Mahajan was educated at Indraprastha College, Delhi and JNU. She is Professor at the Centre for Historical Studies, JNU and Chairperson, P.C. Joshi Archives on Contemporary History, JNU. Her research focus has been on the political process in India in the 1940s, including independence and partition, popular struggles and the issues that occupied the last phase of Mahatma Gandhi’s life.

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