Indian history books

The award-winning writer selects five books on India and says that the Mahabharata, eight times the length of the Bible, is one of the great works of literature of mankind - and every bit as good as it’s made out to be

Anirudh Kanisetti, author of ‘Lords of the Deccan’, spoke to writer Vikram Chandra.

Step into the world of historical non-fiction with these books recommended by author Manu S Pillai.

🛕Book Review🛕 If you’re captivated by the spiritual and historical significance of India’s temples, “Temples of India: Ancient, Medieval and Modern” by Dr. K. Raghuram is a must-read. The book provides a comprehensive exploration of temples across the country, organized state by state, offering a deep dive into their origins, legends, and architectural marvels. Dr. Raghuram’s meticulous research and engaging writing style make it accessible for both pilgrims and history enthusiasts…

‘Deepens our sense of the wonder that was India’ ~ Pankaj Mishra ‘A gem of a book that is a joy to read . . . You can almost touch and feel the centuries and millennia as they pass by’ ~ Tony Joseph ‘Arora explores how Indians lived, ate, loved, built, fought and made sense […]

“Men of Steel: Bravehearts of the Indian Military” by Tanushree Podder is a powerful anthology of true stories that pay homage to the valour and sacrifices of Indian soldiers. Covering pivotal military events from the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War to the 2020 Galwan Valley skirmish, the book provides a profound insight into the lives and bravery of those who have defended the nation. The author begins the collection with a gripping account of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War…

On the 75th anniversary of India’s partition, scholars from the US, Canada, France, UK and Australia write about their favorite book or film that best explains the trauma of a violent division.

India is a very diverse country with many distinct pursuits, vastly different convictions, widely divergent customs, and a veritable feast of viewpoints. The Argumentative Indian brings together an illuminating selection of writings from Nobel prize-winning economist Amartya Sen that outline the need to understand contemporary India in the light of its long argumentative tradition. The understanding and use of this rich argumentative tradition are critically important, Sen argues, for the…

From the first city of Delhi to the living city, Safvi maps changes across centuries with depth and precision.