After the pandemic, people have either started to watch a lot of movies on the OTT platforms or they started to read a lot of books. When it comes to books, there are many genres like science, fiction, history, and more. Our country boasts to be one of the oldest civilizations in the world. One can trace the written history of India back to the Vedas. So, practically no writer can write a book on Indian history that covers everything. Thousands of books have been written on Indian history. So, finding good Indian history books can be difficult. Here are some good books on Indian history that you can consider-
Discovery of India by Jawaharlal Nehru
This book was written by the Indian prime minister when he was in the prison. This book traces back to the period 1942-1946 and gives a detailed account of the Indus valley civilization. It also talks about when the Aryans came to the establishment of the British empire. This book is a recommended read and an award-winning television series by Shyam Benegal was also produced based on this book.
The Argumentative Indian by Amartya Sen
This book is a series of poignant essays that give a narration about India’s history and what role history played in shaping the cultural identity of the country. The writer talks about how India has had a history of public debate. The writer felt that the vast history of the country should be made known to everybody.
History of modern India by Bipin Chandra
This book talks about the times of British rule in India and the transformations that were carried out during that time. The writer tried to solve a lot of queries related to the history of the country. This is one of the most popular books and is recommended for curious readers or students who are studying Indian history.
Ancient history of India by Charles J. Naegele
This book offers a fresh look at the history of ancient India. The book also has a possible relationship to the Indus civilization of 4000 to 5000 years ago. The book also throws some light on Aryan society, castes, culture, and the use of technology in the Indus valley civilization.
The wonder that was India by AL Basham
Another useful piece of information about the history of the country comes from this book. This book covers the period between the arrival of the Muslims and ancient India. The book also covers details of the Harappan and Mohenjodaro findings.
The Great Indian Novel by Shashi Tharoor
This is a satirical novel by Sashi Tharoor. This fictional work takes the story of the Mahabharata, recasts it, and resets it in the context of the Indian independence movement. The book talks about the first three decades of post-independence. The figures from Indian history are modified into characters from mythology and the story is retold as a history of Indian independence.
The last Mughal: The Fall of a Dynasty: Delhi, 1857 written by William Dalrymple
The book talks about a culturally rich society during the rule of Bahadur Shah Zafar who was the last Mughal emperor. William talks about the manner in which the events unfolded and the impact they had on the country. The book is a must-read because of the writer’s writing style.
To Sum It Up
No single book can cover the vast Indian history. These Indian history books can help you increase your knowledge about Indian history and make you understand the true facts. If you love reading about history, you can also check out the related article on the Abouther website.