Description
India’s Struggle for Independence: 1857–1947 is a widely studied book on the history of India’s freedom struggle. Written by Bipan Chandra along with Mridula Mukherjee, Aditya Mukherjee, Sucheta Mahajan and K.N. Panikkar, the book provides a detailed overview of India’s independence movement.
Beginning with the Revolt of 1857, the book traces the major political and social developments that shaped India’s struggle against British rule. It covers the growth of nationalism, the formation and development of the Indian National Congress, important mass movements and the participation of different sections of Indian society.
The book examines key phases of the freedom movement, including the Swadeshi Movement, Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement and Quit India Movement, while also discussing the roles of major leaders and organisations.
Rather than focusing only on individual events, the book presents the independence struggle as a broader historical process, making it useful for understanding how political ideas, mass movements and changing circumstances contributed to India’s independence in 1947.
Book Details
- Title: India’s Struggle for Independence: 1857–1947
- Authors: Bipan Chandra, Mridula Mukherjee, Aditya Mukherjee, Sucheta Mahajan & K.N. Panikkar
- Format: Paperback
- Genre: Indian History
- Category: UPSC / Civil Services / Modern Indian History
- Period Covered: 1857–1947
Why Read This Book?
A useful choice for UPSC aspirants, history students and readers interested in India’s freedom movement. It provides a structured understanding of the major events, movements and political developments that shaped India’s journey from the Revolt of 1857 to independence in 1947.
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