Here are some books to know the stories of pain, sacrifice and struggle for India’s freedom. (Representational image: Shutterstock)
Independence Day 2021: Many brave Indians sacrificed their lives and fought against the brutal British Raj to free their land from foreign occupation.
Today, we enjoy the benefits of living and breathing in a free India, but this freedom was not easy. Many brave Indians sacrificed their lives and fought against the brutal British Raj to free their land from foreign occupation. Many brave sons and daughters of the country have contributed in the century long struggle. As we have 75. celebratedth This year’s Independence Day, here are some books that you can read to learn the stories of pain, sacrifice and struggle for India’s freedom.
Discovery of India by Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru’s Discovery of India traces the country’s rich cultural heritage from ancient history to the last years of the British Raj. The book tracks the changes in the socio-political scenarios brought about by the invaders since the Indus-Valley Civilization. Nehru wrote this book in 1942-46 during his imprisonment at Ahmednagar Fort in Maharashtra.
Anandamath by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
This 1882 novel is inspired and set in the context of the Sanyasi rebellion of the late 18th century. The novel is considered one of the most important writings in Bengali and Indian literature. Vande Mataram, which later became synonymous with Indian integrity, was published in this book.
Jallianwala Bagh, 1919
The wounds of Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919 are still remembered by every patriotic Indian. General Dyer’s order became the death warrant for peaceful protesters gathered against the British Raj. The story of these fateful days is documented in author Kishwar Desai’s 2018 book Jallianwala Bagh, 1919.
Freedom at Midnight by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins
This book documents the last years of India’s independence movement from 1947 to 1948. From the appointment of Lord Mountbatten as the last Viceroy of British India to the death and funeral of Mahatma Gandhi, the book brings to the fore the tales of many interesting tales.
Remains of an Isolation by Aanchal Malhotra
This book by author Aanchal Malhotra tells the story of Partition refugees through the items they took with them across the border. The furnishings narrate fascinating stories of their owners and their past and paint a picture of their struggles, sacrifices and downfalls during some of the darkest days of modern Indian history.
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