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Karan Singh
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
388
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This non-fiction history book presents a carefully curated collection of letters exchanged between a young regent of Jammu and Kashmir and Indiaโs prime minister, offering a firsthand view of the regionโs postโIndependence challenges. It is designed for readers with an interest in Indian political history and diplomacy, including students and history enthusiasts seeking thoughtful, evidence-based insight. The tone is measured, informative, and respectful, inviting readers to reflect on how leadership decisions shaped a turning point in South Asia.
The content is presented as primary-source correspondence, tracing the teething problems of a newly formed state, the evolving IndiaโPakistan relationship, and the Chinese aggression of 1962. The book also publishes the full memorandum submitted by Maharaja Hari Singh to President Rajendra Prasad in 1952, revealing how Kashmirโs identity and future were shaped. Along with the political perspective, readers gain rare glimpses into the personal thoughts and conversations of Nehru and Dr Singh, adding human context to historic events.
Readers gain a deeper understanding of the complexities that shaped Kashmir and India after independence, strengthening critical reading of political history. The collection fosters curiosity about how diplomacy, identity, and governance intersect in a region at the center of global attention, leaving a lasting impression of the eraโs enduring significance.
Product Details
Author
Karan Singh
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
388
Language
English
SKU
9780143450511
ISBN
9780143450511
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13.97x2.54x21.59cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 550
โน 523
โน 27 Off