Understanding The Founding Fathers

Rajmohan Gandhi

Mohandas Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, BR Ambedkar, Subhas Chandra Bose and Vallabhbhai Patel shaped the Indian republic in its early stages, often attempting to shield it from sectarianism and authoritarianism. In recent times, the legacies of these men have been questioned. Here, the historian Rajmohan Gandhi weighs in on their contributions, addressing questions such as: Did Gandhi weaken India’s Hindus? Would Bose and Patel have led better than Gandhi and Nehru? Could the Kashmir issue have been handled differently?

Aleph Book Company, 160 pages, Rs 299