This book examines India's freedom struggle, post-independence political development, and major military conflicts. The book analyzes key figures including Gandhi, Nehru, Bose, and so on, alongside critical events from the independence movement through the 1970s. Sections cover the freedom movement, post-1947 political transitions, Indo-Pakistan wars, controversial historical issues and also includes:

• Comprehensive examination of India's freedom movement and key political leaders
• Detailed analysis of post-independence political developments and leadership transitions
• Historical assessment of major Indo-Pakistani wars and military conflicts from 1947-1971
• Critical evaluation of controversial events including Emergency, Operation Bluestar, and political mysteries
• Scholarly perspectives on Gandhi, Nehru, Patel, Bose, and other prominent national figures

With foreword by Dr. Karan Singh, the work provides scholarly analysis of India's political evolution and unresolved historical questions for students and researchers of modern Indian history.

This title has been co-published with Aakar Books. T & F does not sell or distribute the print edition in South Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka).