

V.P. Menon: The Unsung Architect of Modern India
Book • 2020
This book is a comprehensive biography of V.P.
Menon, written by his great-granddaughter Narayani Basu.
It details Menon's life, from his humble beginnings to his rise as a prominent civil servant during the British Raj. The book highlights his pivotal role in the political integration of India, particularly his work with Sardar Patel, and his involvement in the Swatantra Party.
It also explores his personal life and the challenges he faced, drawing from previously unresearched documents and interviews.
The biography provides a detailed account of Menon's contributions to modern India and offers fresh insights into the country's independence movement.
Menon, written by his great-granddaughter Narayani Basu.
It details Menon's life, from his humble beginnings to his rise as a prominent civil servant during the British Raj. The book highlights his pivotal role in the political integration of India, particularly his work with Sardar Patel, and his involvement in the Swatantra Party.
It also explores his personal life and the challenges he faced, drawing from previously unresearched documents and interviews.
The biography provides a detailed account of Menon's contributions to modern India and offers fresh insights into the country's independence movement.
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