Publisher
This book was originally published by Penguin Publishing in the year 2008.
Synopsis
“India Since Independence (Revised Edition)” is said to be the sequel of ‘India’s Struggle for Independence.’ This book educates about the India after Independence. To make it simpler, the book tells you how the constitution was drafted and how Nehru took the charge of a India that was about to become after the Independence.
It also informs you about the socio-economic development of the country. Agricultural Growth, Green Revolution, Development of Political Parties, Problems in Punjab and the Indian economy since the crisis of 1991 are some of the main issues discussed in the book.
In short, this book is ideal for those who want to know step by step development of the country after it got independence.
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.
