The discovery of India
Book • 1946
Written during his imprisonment at Ahmednagar fort, 'The Discovery of India' is a monumental treatise that examines Indian history, philosophy, art, religion, science, economy, society, and movements.
Nehru starts from ancient Indian history, including the Indus Valley Civilization, and moves through the Vedic era, the Upanishads, the epics like the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, and notable figures such as the Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi.
The book provides a broad view of Indian culture and history, reflecting Nehru's deep knowledge and personal insights into the nation's development and its struggle for independence.
Nehru starts from ancient Indian history, including the Indus Valley Civilization, and moves through the Vedic era, the Upanishads, the epics like the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, and notable figures such as the Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi.
The book provides a broad view of Indian culture and history, reflecting Nehru's deep knowledge and personal insights into the nation's development and its struggle for independence.
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