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Name: India From Curzon to Nehru and After
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Author: Durga Das

📘 India From Curzon to Nehru and After by Durga Das

Durga Das gives a first‑hand account of India’s political evolution from the waning days of British rule in 1920s Punjab to the appointment of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Drawing on his own experiences, the author recounts meetings with Mahatma Gandhi and the close circle around New Delhi’s rising leaders, offering insight into the nation’s drive for independence and the challenges of post‑colonial development. In the latter part of the book, Das examines India’s foreign policy decisions during the early Cold War years, focusing on the country’s commitment to non‑alignment and the impact of global tensions on domestic politics. Throughout, he interweaves personal anecdotes with broader historical analysis to illuminate the forces that shaped modern India.

First publish date: 1969

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Durga Das

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