Books on indian history

‘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 […]

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…

An excerpt from ‘Born a Muslim: Some Truths About Islam in India’, by Ghazala Wahab.

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

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.

These Indian mythology books are sure to entertain as well as teach you more about Indian culture, tradition, and history. In undergrad, with a concentration in South Asian history, we studied classic books on Indian mythology including The Ramayana and The Mahabharata. At the time, Mount Holyoke College and Smith offered the best South Asian...

From rulers and scientists to activists, artists, and journalists, add these books about women who made history to your TBR pile.

Books by indian authors

Know about the alcohol distilled from the mahua tree in Chhattisgarh. Much like Karnataka’s Halakkis, Rajasthan’s Kanjars, Meghalaya’s Khasis, Nagaland’s Konyaks

"The Silk Roads: A New History of the World" by Peter Frankopan offers profound insights into the interconnectedness of civilizations along the ancient...

9 Books On Indian History You Need To Add To Your Reading List

9 Books On Indian History You Need To Add To Your Reading List

Mongols, Buddhism, ancient history …Col. Suresh Nair’s debut novel is a simple tale set in ancient India

“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…

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

For centuries, mankind has been obsessed with the colour of skin. This obsession has resulted in people taking radical steps to alter their own skin colour, risking serious harm for the sake of ‘beauty’ and sexual attraction, as well as leading to a profound prejudice of races of people different from our own who may have either a darker or lighter skin tone.

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

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47 books set in India .Historical fiction, contemporary and non fiction 1.A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth 2.Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie 3. The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi4. The Secrets of Jaipur by Alka Joshi 5. Cracking India by Bapsi Sidhwa