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Shattered Lands

Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia

by Sam Dalrymple ...

Narrated by Sam Dalrymple ...

Unabridged

15 hours 50 min

** THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER **ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING FINALIST 2026A Best Book of the Year in the Financial Times, The Week, Spectator, BBC History Magazine, NPR, History Today, Waterstones and Daunts‘A sparkling debut by an outstanding young historian’ PETER FRANKOPAN'Remarkable … The prose is vivid, the storytelling cinematic' GUARDIANA histo... ... Read more

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** THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER **ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING FINALIST 2026A Best Book of the Year in the Financial Times, The Week, Spectator, BBC History Magazine, NPR, History Today, Waterstones and Daunts‘A sparkling debut by an outstanding young historian’ PETER FRANKOPAN'Remarkable … The prose is vivid, the storytelling cinematic' GUARDIANA histo...
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India

A History

by John Keay ...

Narrated by Mike Fraser ...

Unabridged

33 hours 25 min

The most authoritative and highly regarded single-volume history of India – from ancient time to the modern day. Five millennia of the sub-continent’s social, economic, political and cultural history are interpreted by one of our finest writers on India and the Far East.India’s history begins with a highly advanced urban civilisation in the Indus valley, regressing to a tribal and pastoral ... Read more

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The most authoritative and highly regarded single-volume history of India – from ancient time to the modern day. Five millennia of the sub-continent’s social, economic, political and cultural history are interpreted by one of our finest writers on India and the Far East.India’s history begins with a highly advanced urban civilisation in the Indus valley, regressing to a tribal and pastoral
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The Anarchy

The Relentless Rise of the East India Company

by William Dalrymple ...

Narrated by Sid Sagar ...

Unabridged

15 hours 43 min

Bloomsbury presents The Anarchy by William Dalrymple, read by Sid Sagar.THE TOP 5 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S BEST BOOKS OF 2019THE TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEARFINALIST FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2020LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2019A FINANCIAL TIMES, OBSERVER, DAILY TELEGRAPH, WALL STREET JOURNAL AND TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR‘Dalrymple is a superb ... Read more

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Bloomsbury presents The Anarchy by William Dalrymple, read by Sid Sagar.THE TOP 5 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S BEST BOOKS OF 2019THE TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEARFINALIST FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2020LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2019A FINANCIAL TIMES, OBSERVER, DAILY TELEGRAPH, WALL STREET JOURNAL AND TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR‘Dalrymple is a superb
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The Bangalore Detectives Club

by Harini Nagendra ...

Narrated by Radhika Aggarwal ...

Series series The Bangalore Detectives Club Series
Unabridged

7 hours 51 min

'The first in an effervescent new mystery series. . . a treat for historical mystery lovers looking for a new series to savour (or devour)' NEW YORK TIMES**'A gorgeous debut mystery with a charming and fearless sleuth . . . spellbinding' SUJATA MASSEY'Told with real warmth and wit. . . A perfect read for fans of Alexander McCall Smith and Vaseem Khan' - ABIR MUKHERJEE</str... ... Read more

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'The first in an effervescent new mystery series. . . a treat for historical mystery lovers looking for a new series to savour (or devour)' NEW YORK TIMES**'A gorgeous debut mystery with a charming and fearless sleuth . . . spellbinding' SUJATA MASSEY'Told with real warmth and wit. . . A perfect read for fans of Alexander McCall Smith and Vaseem Khan' - ABIR MUKHERJEE</str...
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Sri Lanka Civil War

Historical Details about the Tamil Tigers and the Causes of the Conflict

by Kelly Mass ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Parag G ...

Unabridged

59 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The island nation of Sri Lanka, known to the world as Ceylon until 1972, had long been celebrated as a tropical paradise where diverse ethnic and religious communities coexisted in relative harmony under British colonial rule and during the early years of independence. However, beneath this surface tranquility lay deep-seated tensions between the ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The island nation of Sri Lanka, known to the world as Ceylon until 1972, had long been celebrated as a tropical paradise where diverse ethnic and religious communities coexisted in relative harmony under British colonial rule and during the early years of independence. However, beneath this surface tranquility lay deep-seated tensions between the
... Read more
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Shades of Colour: The Tribal In Indian Fiction

by Harsh Vardhan Khimta ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Unabridged

7 hours 55 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Representation of the subordinated has always been a problematic issue in popular literature. Even though fiction provides ample freedom in this regard, it brings with it a share of its own problems. Indian Fiction is a wide field where various societies and cultures co-exist, making it a unique field of opportunities. ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Representation of the subordinated has always been a problematic issue in popular literature. Even though fiction provides ample freedom in this regard, it brings with it a share of its own problems. Indian Fiction is a wide field where various societies and cultures co-exist, making it a unique field of opportunities.
... Read more
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The Ghadar Movement

by Rana Preet ...

Narrated by Vasundhara Bose ...

Unabridged

8 hours

The Ghadar Movement was conceived in 1913 in the United States of America by Lala Har Dayal, Kartar Singh Sarabha, Sohan Singh Bhakna, Harnam Singh Tundilat and others, all of them Indian immigrants in the US. Inspired by Tilak, Savarkar, Madam Cama, Shyamaji Krishnavarma and others, the Ghadar plan was to smuggle arms to India and incite Indians in the British-Indian Army to mutiny. Many ... Read more

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The Ghadar Movement was conceived in 1913 in the United States of America by Lala Har Dayal, Kartar Singh Sarabha, Sohan Singh Bhakna, Harnam Singh Tundilat and others, all of them Indian immigrants in the US. Inspired by Tilak, Savarkar, Madam Cama, Shyamaji Krishnavarma and others, the Ghadar plan was to smuggle arms to India and incite Indians in the British-Indian Army to mutiny. Many
... Read more
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Madurai

The Eternal City Where Time, Culture, and Soul Converge

by T Palanimuthu ...

Narrated by Palanimuthu Thalamuthu ...

Unabridged

41 min

Madurai is not just a city—it is a living timeline.In Madurai: The Eternal City Where Time, Culture, and Soul Converge, T. Palanimuthu takes listeners on a journey across thousands of years, from the earliest human settlements to the vibrant modern city that stands today.Blending history, storytelling, and reflection, this audiobook explores Madurai through ancient civilizations, Sangam literature ... Read more

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Madurai is not just a city—it is a living timeline.In Madurai: The Eternal City Where Time, Culture, and Soul Converge, T. Palanimuthu takes listeners on a journey across thousands of years, from the earliest human settlements to the vibrant modern city that stands today.Blending history, storytelling, and reflection, this audiobook explores Madurai through ancient civilizations, Sangam literature
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The Gift

Ten spiritual lessons for the modern world from my Grandfather, Mahatma Gandhi

by Arun Gandhi ...

Narrated by Arun Gandhi ...

Unabridged

7 hours 1 min

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Gift written and read by Arun Gandhi.'Anger is good. It is an energy that compels us to define what is right and wrong' - Mahatma Gandhi, to his grandson, ArunThe moving, often irreverent, story of Arun's years growing up at the iconic Sevagram ashram provides the setting for the treasured moments spent his grandfather, which are an engaging and often ... Read more

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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Gift written and read by Arun Gandhi.'Anger is good. It is an energy that compels us to define what is right and wrong' - Mahatma Gandhi, to his grandson, ArunThe moving, often irreverent, story of Arun's years growing up at the iconic Sevagram ashram provides the setting for the treasured moments spent his grandfather, which are an engaging and often
... Read more
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History of India

The most Important Historic Events and People

by Kelly Mass ...

Narrated by Chris Newman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 13 min

The history of India is long and complicated. It dates back to thousands of years before Christ, according to historical analysts, and it involves wars, peoples, different spiritual movements, claims of independence, merging of empires, and various cultural aspects.In this study guide, we will try to shed some light on the development of this area of the world. We’ll talk about the bronze age, the ... Read more

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The history of India is long and complicated. It dates back to thousands of years before Christ, according to historical analysts, and it involves wars, peoples, different spiritual movements, claims of independence, merging of empires, and various cultural aspects.In this study guide, we will try to shed some light on the development of this area of the world. We’ll talk about the bronze age, the
... Read more
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Bengal Dacoits and Tigers

Thrilling tales of courage, danger, and adventure — from the heart of Bengal, where bandits and tigers ruled the wild.

by Maharani of Cooch Behar Sunity Devee ...

Unabridged

2 hours

Bengal Dacoits and Tigers by Maharani of Cooch Behar Sunity Devee is a captivating audiobook that transports listeners into the wild and mysterious heart of old Bengal — a land where bravery, danger, and folklore intertwine. With royal grace and vivid storytelling, the Maharani paints an unforgettable portrait of a time when fearless dacoits ruled the night and majestic tigers roamed the jungles, ... Read more

$5.71 AUD

Bengal Dacoits and Tigers by Maharani of Cooch Behar Sunity Devee is a captivating audiobook that transports listeners into the wild and mysterious heart of old Bengal — a land where bravery, danger, and folklore intertwine. With royal grace and vivid storytelling, the Maharani paints an unforgettable portrait of a time when fearless dacoits ruled the night and majestic tigers roamed the jungles,
... Read more
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Taj Mahal

Its History, Its Construction, and Its Purpose

by Kelly Mass ...

Narrated by Kelly Fraser ...

Unabridged

1 hour 9 min

The Taj Mahal stands as a breathtaking testament to Indo-Islamic architecture, celebrated as one of the most exquisite examples of this style in the world. Its origins are steeped in the emotional backdrop of its commission, reflecting the rich culture and history of the Mughal Empire, which wielded power over vast regions of India during the 16th and 17th centuries. The monument was commissioned ... Read more

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The Taj Mahal stands as a breathtaking testament to Indo-Islamic architecture, celebrated as one of the most exquisite examples of this style in the world. Its origins are steeped in the emotional backdrop of its commission, reflecting the rich culture and history of the Mughal Empire, which wielded power over vast regions of India during the 16th and 17th centuries. The monument was commissioned
... Read more
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Hill 119

Defending a Reconnaissance Marines’ OP, Vietnam, 1969–70

by Colonel Michael O. Fallon USMC (Ret) ...

Narrated by Sean Runnette ...

Unabridged

23 hours 57 min

The Marines and Corpsmen of Delta Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division were surrounded by the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) for six hundred days in 1969 and 1970 during the Vietnam War. Hill 119 is a rise on a finger of land. The hill provided Marines with an excellent 360-degree view of the region, and so it was occupied as an Observation Post. Based on its immediate and ... Read more

$46.29 AUD

The Marines and Corpsmen of Delta Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division were surrounded by the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) for six hundred days in 1969 and 1970 during the Vietnam War. Hill 119 is a rise on a finger of land. The hill provided Marines with an excellent 360-degree view of the region, and so it was occupied as an Observation Post. Based on its immediate and
... Read more
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Becoming Babasaheb

The Life and Times of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (Volume 1): Birth to Mahad (1891-1929)

by Aakash Singh Rathore ...

Narrated by Adwait Karambelkar ...

Unabridged

7 hours 2 min

There are many intellectual biographies of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, but until now none has sought to reveal the personality of the man. They will tell you what he thought or what he wrote, but remain silent about who he actually was, his inner struggles, how he felt. They give information about Ambedkar, but do not talk about his interior life, his personal growth or how he came to be the man who left ... Read more

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There are many intellectual biographies of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, but until now none has sought to reveal the personality of the man. They will tell you what he thought or what he wrote, but remain silent about who he actually was, his inner struggles, how he felt. They give information about Ambedkar, but do not talk about his interior life, his personal growth or how he came to be the man who left
... Read more
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History of India

A History In 50 Events

by Hourly History ...

Narrated by Mike Eiman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 20 min

In The History of India in 50 Events you will explore the rich and storied culture of the Indian subcontinent. This region of the world, largely considered to be one of the cradles of civilization, has developed over a period of over 5,000 years. Consequently, this long run of history has drawn up a national history filled with intrigue, philosophy, art, architectural wonders, and the births and ... Read more

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In The History of India in 50 Events you will explore the rich and storied culture of the Indian subcontinent. This region of the world, largely considered to be one of the cradles of civilization, has developed over a period of over 5,000 years. Consequently, this long run of history has drawn up a national history filled with intrigue, philosophy, art, architectural wonders, and the births and
... Read more
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India's Struggle for Independence

by Bipan Chandra ...

Narrated by Derek Denzil ...

Unabridged

19 hours 47 min

India's Struggle For Independence presents a detailed outlook on the struggle for Indian Independence in a new analytical framework.Designed for ardent history enthusiasts, India's Struggle For Independence is one of the most exhaustive and precise account of the struggle of Indian Independence ever written in the literary world. Written and edited by five expert authors, it presents a detailed ... Read more

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India's Struggle For Independence presents a detailed outlook on the struggle for Indian Independence in a new analytical framework.Designed for ardent history enthusiasts, India's Struggle For Independence is one of the most exhaustive and precise account of the struggle of Indian Independence ever written in the literary world. Written and edited by five expert authors, it presents a detailed
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The Good Girls

An Ordinary Killing

by Sonia Faleiro ...

Narrated by Sonia Faleiro ...

Unabridged

7 hours 38 min

Bloomsbury presents The Good Girls written and read by Sonia Faleiro.‘Narrative reportage at its best. Just extraordinary’ Fatima Bhutto'A page-turner, a feminist text, and an essential read that is deeply empathetic' Deepa Anappara, author of Djinn Patrol on the Purple LineA masterly and agenda-setting inquest into how the deaths of two teenage girls shone a light into the darkest corners of a ... Read more

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Bloomsbury presents The Good Girls written and read by Sonia Faleiro.‘Narrative reportage at its best. Just extraordinary’ Fatima Bhutto'A page-turner, a feminist text, and an essential read that is deeply empathetic' Deepa Anappara, author of Djinn Patrol on the Purple LineA masterly and agenda-setting inquest into how the deaths of two teenage girls shone a light into the darkest corners of a
... Read more
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Mysteries of the Rigveda

Lost Technology of the Gods Encoded in the Epics

by HENRY ROMANO ...

Narrated by Alastair Cameron ...

Unabridged

1 hour 38 min

Before we attempt to describe the world of thought revealed in the hymns of the Rigveda, the question may be asked, to what extent is there lost knowledge, lost technology, and advanced philosophy encoded within it? Is it possible to understand the true meaning of a book occupying so isolated in the remotest age of Indian literature?The answer to this question depends on recognizing the suitable ... Read more

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Before we attempt to describe the world of thought revealed in the hymns of the Rigveda, the question may be asked, to what extent is there lost knowledge, lost technology, and advanced philosophy encoded within it? Is it possible to understand the true meaning of a book occupying so isolated in the remotest age of Indian literature?The answer to this question depends on recognizing the suitable
... Read more
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The Golden Road

How Ancient India Transformed the World

by William Dalrymple ...

Narrated by Ranvijay ...

Unabridged

13 hours 59 min

Bloomsbury presents The Golden Road by William Dalrymple, read by Ranvijay.A revolutionary new history of the diffusion of Indian ideas, from the award-winning, bestselling author and co-host of the chart-topping Empire podcastIndia is the forgotten heart of the ancient world.In the millennium and a half from c. 250 BC to 1200 AD, Indian art, religion, technology, astronomy, music, dance, ... Read more

$38.00 AUD

Bloomsbury presents The Golden Road by William Dalrymple, read by Ranvijay.A revolutionary new history of the diffusion of Indian ideas, from the award-winning, bestselling author and co-host of the chart-topping Empire podcastIndia is the forgotten heart of the ancient world.In the millennium and a half from c. 250 BC to 1200 AD, Indian art, religion, technology, astronomy, music, dance,
... Read more
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Pakistan

A Very Short Introduction

by Pippa Virdee ...

Narrated by Shakira Shute ...

Unabridged

4 hours 44 min

What is Pakistan? The name refers to a seventy-year-old post-colonial product of the bloodiest partition of territory and population that accompanied the end of British empire in South Asia. But the region of the Indus Valley has a four-thousand-year-old history, and was the site of one of the earliest and greatest riverine civilizations in the world. Although the modern nation of Pakistan as we ... Read more

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What is Pakistan? The name refers to a seventy-year-old post-colonial product of the bloodiest partition of territory and population that accompanied the end of British empire in South Asia. But the region of the Indus Valley has a four-thousand-year-old history, and was the site of one of the earliest and greatest riverine civilizations in the world. Although the modern nation of Pakistan as we
... Read more
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History of India: An Enthralling Overview of Significant Civilizations, Empires, Events, People, and Religion

by Billy Wellman ...

Narrated by Jay Herbert ...

Unabridged

3 hours 20 min

“Incredible India” is the slogan of India’s official tourism campaign—and it’s true!India has an amazing history, from some of the world’s earliest civilizations to its contemporary high-tech culture and a huge diversity of religions, arts, and people.This book takes you all the way from India’s prehistoric beginnings at Mohenjo-daro to the development of Buddhism and the Maurya Empire, the Hindu ... Read more

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“Incredible India” is the slogan of India’s official tourism campaign—and it’s true!India has an amazing history, from some of the world’s earliest civilizations to its contemporary high-tech culture and a huge diversity of religions, arts, and people.This book takes you all the way from India’s prehistoric beginnings at Mohenjo-daro to the development of Buddhism and the Maurya Empire, the Hindu
... Read more
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Ancient India, Rise and Fall

Exploring the Greatest Dynasties and Legacy of Empire in South Asia

by AJ CARMICHAEL ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Unabridged

7 hours 43 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In ancient Indian history, there were four significant eras as highlighted below, a quick introduction is important in order to digest the material in this book. Prehistoric era: From 500,000 BCE to 11,000 BCE, South Asian hunter-gatherers made stone tools and painted cave paintings at Bhimbetka during the Old and Middle Stone Ages. Merhgarh, in ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In ancient Indian history, there were four significant eras as highlighted below, a quick introduction is important in order to digest the material in this book. Prehistoric era: From 500,000 BCE to 11,000 BCE, South Asian hunter-gatherers made stone tools and painted cave paintings at Bhimbetka during the Old and Middle Stone Ages. Merhgarh, in
... Read more
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Mahatma Gandhi: The Life Story of India’s Father Who Defeated an Empire with Peace

by Epic Life Stories ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Aaditya E ...

Unabridged

1 hour 17 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Journey through the remarkable life of one of history's most influential figures—a man who transformed a nation and inspired generations with his unwavering commitment to truth and nonviolence.Born in 1869 to a modest Hindu family in coastal Gujarat, this unassuming boy would grow to challenge the might of the British Empire not with weapons, but with ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Journey through the remarkable life of one of history's most influential figures—a man who transformed a nation and inspired generations with his unwavering commitment to truth and nonviolence.Born in 1869 to a modest Hindu family in coastal Gujarat, this unassuming boy would grow to challenge the might of the British Empire not with weapons, but with
... Read more
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Nehru Ka Bharat (Hindi Edition)

by Aditya Mukherjee ...

Narrated by Sunny Kumar Sinha ...

Unabridged

3 hours 22 min

संप्रभुता, लोकतंत्र, धर्मनिरपेक्षता, गरीब समर्थक दृष्टिकोण और आधुनिक वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण - भारतीय स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन के मूल मूल्यों को संक्षेप में 'भारत का विचार' कहा गया है। जवाहरलाल नेहरू ने न केवल स्वतंत्रता संग्राम के दौरान इन मूल्यों के लिए लड़ाई लड़ी, बल्कि स्वतंत्रता के बाद नवजात राष्ट्र में उन्हें लागू करने में भी महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई। उनका जीवन, दर्शन और कार्य भारत के लिए उनके दृष्टिकोण ... Read more

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संप्रभुता, लोकतंत्र, धर्मनिरपेक्षता, गरीब समर्थक दृष्टिकोण और आधुनिक वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण - भारतीय स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन के मूल मूल्यों को संक्षेप में 'भारत का विचार' कहा गया है। जवाहरलाल नेहरू ने न केवल स्वतंत्रता संग्राम के दौरान इन मूल्यों के लिए लड़ाई लड़ी, बल्कि स्वतंत्रता के बाद नवजात राष्ट्र में उन्हें लागू करने में भी महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई। उनका जीवन, दर्शन और कार्य भारत के लिए उनके दृष्टिकोण
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