The History of Modern India: From the End of the British Raj to an Emerging Global Power: Political Change, Economic Transformation, and Social Evolut
Language: English
Published by Independently published, 2025
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- Title
- The History of Modern India: From the End of the British Raj to an Emerging Global Power: Political Change, Economic Transformation, and Social Evolut
- Author
- Hao, Liang Wei
- Publisher
- Independently published
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798270926168
If you’re eager to uncover the Story of modern India, from the dramatic close of colonial rule to its ascent as a global powerhouse, then read on…
The story of modern India is one of the most remarkable and gripping narratives of the 20th and 21st centuries. It is a tale of an ancient civilization reborn as a vibrant nation, embarking on a bold experiment in democracy under the most daunting conditions. For over seven decades, India has charted a path marked by monumental achievements, heart-wrenching tragedies, and relentless transformation. This journey has reshaped the lives of over a billion people and shifted the global balance of power.
The birth of independent India in 1947 was a moment of both jubilation and unimaginable horror, scarred by the violence of Partition. From this turbulent dawn, its leaders faced a formidable challenge: forging a united, sovereign republic from hundreds of disparate states, feeding a starving population, and building a political system that granted every citizen an equal voice. How did this newly liberated nation manage to survive, stabilize, and ultimately thrive?
In This Book, you will explore topics such as:
- Forging a Sovereign Republic: The trials of Partition, the integration of princely states, and the creation of the world’s most extensive constitution.
- The Post-Independence Era: The establishment of a planned economy, the adoption of Non-Alignment, and the foundation of a democratic system.
- War and Revolution: Conflicts with a neighboring nation, an evolving political landscape, and the agricultural breakthrough that ended famines.
- A New Political Era: A significant military victory, populist policies, and the declaration of an internal emergency.
- The First Alternative Government: The rise of the first non-Congress administration, the emergence of identity politics, and a major military operation at a sacred site.
- A Decade of Upheaval: The assassinations of key political figures, and the powerful shifts in politics driven by religion and caste.
- The Great Transformation: The 1991 economic crisis and the bold reforms that unleashed India’s economic potential.
- Contrasting Visions for Progress: The rise of coalition politics, a technology boom, and landmark rights-based legislation.
- A Shift in National Politics: A centralized leadership style, pivotal economic decisions, and a new political discourse.
- India as a Global Power: Strategic global partnerships, a thriving innovation ecosystem, and the digital revolution that transformed daily life.
So, if you’re ready to understand the captivating forces that shaped the India we know today, grab this book now.
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