The Discovery of India by Jawaharlal Nehru

The Discovery of India The Discovery of India by Jawaharlal Nehru is an attempt by theLate Indian Prime Minister to showcase the Indian history from thetimes of the Indus Civilization to the days of Indian struggle forIndependence. Through the book, Nehru makes an attempt to upholdthe self-governance that has been enjoyed by India since theprehistoric days. Written over a period of 5 months during his stayat the Ahmed Nagar Jail in 1944, the book shows the metamorphosisfrom the early days of civilization and the role played by all theinvaders, from the Aryans led by Alexander to the East IndiaCompany, in shaping India’s political landscape. The book alsohighlights the changes India had to undergo in religious andcultural spheres and become a nation of multi-diversity andmultiple religions, owing to the impact each new invader had on thecountry’s populace. About the Author: Jawaharlal Nehru Jawaharlal Nehru was born on November 14, 1889 in Allahabad,Uttar Pradesh. He has written books like the Glimpses Of WorldHistory and Letters From A Father To His Daughter. He earned adegree in natural science from the Trinity College, Cambridge. Healso studied at the Inns of Court School of Law in London toqualify as a barrister. Nehru returned to India and played a vitalrole in India’s struggle for Independence along with Mahatma Gandhiand became the first Prime Minister of Free India. He died on May27, 1964.