Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore and Other Eminent Personalities of Modern India

32nd Edition 2026

ISBN: 81-7930-983-5

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 312

ISBN: 9788179309834

Author: A.V. Prem Nath, M. Sridevi, Priyadarshi Kar, R. Vidya, Sabina Chawla

Hindi Edition Available

About the Book

Modern India stands as a testament to the profound sacrifices and enduring visions of the nation’s greatest historical figures, such as Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Rabindranath Tagore. They systematically challenged and ultimately dismantled the machinery of British imperialism through their transformative ideas, strategic actions, and resilient psychological defiance of British rule. Thus, they hold a uniquely monumental position, recognised even by their fiercest critics. Though their philosophies occasionally sparked intense debate, yet the power of their ideas successfully mobilised the masses, leading to a transformed course of history.

The present book offers a comprehensive exploration of the lives, philosophies, and milestone achievements of these three foundational personalities. To provide a richer historical context, it also features concise and focused profiles of other eminent leaders who participated in India’s independence movement and post-independence socio-economic development. Extensive research spanning multiple academic texts and encyclopaedias has been undertaken to compile this definitive single-volume resource because information about these pioneers is scattered across vast historical records.

Target Audience

• This book has been curated to directly align with the core requirements of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (Preliminary and Mains).
• It is also useful for aspirants of various competitive examinations, as well as general readers interested in learning about the lives and contributions of India’s eminent personalities.
• Written in an engaging and easy-to-understand manner, it is also useful for anyone looking to discover the fascinating stories behind India’s architectural minds.

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