7 Indian History Books Every History Buff Must Read

Discovery Of India By Jawahar Lal Nehru:

This book, written by our first Prime Minister, Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru, during his imprisonment, covers India’s post-independence history, struggle, democracy, and socio-economic change.

The Argumentative Indian By Amartya Sen:

Amartya Sen, an economist in this book covers India’s deep history and India’s political principles. It is a book for those who want to delve deeper into Indian political principles.

India After Gandhi By Ramchandra Guha:

Covering Nehru’s Socialist policies to the rise of religion & caste-based politics, this book discusses aspects after independence.

The Last Mughal By William Dalrymple:

This book covers the unsuccessful Indian Rebellion of 1857 in which Bahadur Shah Zafar participated and deals with his life.

The Great Partition By Yasmin Khan:

This book beautifully covers why British India was divided into two, the tragic partition of 1947.

Ages Of Nandas & Mauryas:

India witnessed many changes during the time from 400 to 185 BCE, this covers all the events that happened during that time from the rule of the Nandas and Maurya dynasties.

The Wonder That Was India By A L Basham:

This book covers the ancient Indian history before the arrival of Muslims.