We are about to enter the 75th year of independence on this 15th of August. This day will be celebrated with great respect and pride by the whole country. It marks the historic occasion as India Gained independence from colonial rule after two hundred years of repression under the British. However, many students may not be aware of how things turned in our favor and how the British were forced to leave the colony of India.
With this very special day, let’s find out how our country achieved such a remarkable achievement. Here is a list of five books that will tell everyone about India’s freedom struggle:
Partition of India: Why 1947?
The year 1947 was a historic moment in the history of South Asia. The independence of British India resulted in the formation of two sovereign states: India and Pakistan. Time and reason are two important aspects of division that Kaushik Roy examines in this book. The book outlines the major debates and how they have evolved over time. The volume ends with an assessment of the events that led to the approval of the Partition Plan in 1947.
Division of India
Haimanti Roy’s book focuses on three aspects in which the ‘clash of civilizations’ between Hindus and Muslims was not predetermined, Partition was a long and complicated process that lasted for more than a decade instead of being confined to 1947 and there was no need for it. There is no single structure. Understanding displacement, resettlement, migration and violence in Bengal and Punjab. The book weaves together the relevant background of violence, causation, harm, as well as nation-building.
A Republic in the Making: India in the 1950s
‘A Republic in the Making’ by Gyanesh Kudaishya explores India’s precarious path in the post-independence years. It provides insight into how India changed in significant ways during those years to make itself a strong, democratic country while battling social and cultural diversity.
Indian democracy
Suhas Palshikar’s book refers to India’s democracy as “work in progress”. It exposes the central contradictions of Indian democracy. The book provides a long-term view of democracy and the recent challenges.
Roads to Freedom: Prisoners in Colonial India
The book examines the history of prisons and prisoners in colonial India. The publication of Mushirul Hasan focuses on the lived experiences of prisoners. It further explores the concepts of politics, protest and resistance during the first half of the 20th century. The book is based on a variety of sources, including records from the National Archives of India, original newspaper reports, memoirs, and more.
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