A brief history of modern India - Ahir, Rajiv (New Delhi: Spectrum Books, 2021)
The book reviews a crucial period in India's history, from the 1857 revolt to the nation's independence. Concisely written, it also incorporates discussions of the developments on the socio-economic front, reform movements, growth of the press, progress of education and economic impact of British rule-besides an analysis of British administrative policies and the legacy of the British rule.
Keywords: History-1857 revolt; India-History, Modern